Dating back to the time I encountered one of my crucibles, my integrity was in danger. It was the day of my friend's 17th birthday. He held a party at his house, and invited a couple of his close friends including me over for a pleasant night. We were chatting and some of us had drinks, including me. My mother had told me that she was going to be out for the whole night and had mentioned to be back home before 11. I did not reveal to her about the party. Unexpectedly, when I came home, my mother had not left for her destination, due to some car problems. I was a little somber, which concea…
