As a teenager, I felt I was always letting people down. I was rebellious (反叛的) on the outside, 1 on the inside, I wanted people to 2 me.
Once I left home to hitchhike (搭便车) to California with my friend Penelope. The trip wasn’t 3 , and there were many times I didn’t feel safe. One situation in particular 4 me grateful to still be alive When I returned home, I was different, not so outwardly sure of myself.