January 2010
8 posts
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in funny twists and turns, strange shapes and transformations, things eventually turn out. it’s not fate nor is it individual will, but it’s the peaceful interactions of human beings on their daily paths.
with senior year practically over, friends to enjoy life with, fine wine and dining, i think i’m starting to actually pick my head out of the dumps (the noticeable, sometimes...
UC ESSAYS (revealed!) (2/2)
A Duality (Prompt 2)
Dry yet wet. Hot yet cool. Sun beat faces and squinting eyes. Only halves of quarters of seconds to think. Thoughts racing. Strategy, endurance, method. There is chaos yet there is peace. There is pain yet there is pleasure. There is sport. There is art. It is unity. We are down by one in the last quarter, but it is our possession. The rhythm of exhausted pants...
UC ESSAYS (revealed!) (1/2)
since it is long past due for many big name schools and the ones i applied to, i feel its time to open up my uc essays to the world for criticisms and whatnot. I KNOW apps are over, but any comments are still appreciated as these essays are also explorations of myself and not just college bs.
Walking On (Prompt 1)
What seemed relentless ended. The final wave hit and the last crack of thunder...
empathy
i want to live for you and you and you. the ability to feel is not selfish and is all encompassing and comprehensive. it is not a personal luxury, but a wealth to be shared with many. loves, laughs, tenderness, and tears. see someone as a ghost, but at least give some feeling as a person. casting my insults, my fears, stereotyping, my judgement, all done with a grain of salt and a breath of...