Impersonal Statement
So I'm working on my personal statement for law school. Unlike some endeavors in which I procrastinate thoroughly before getting my hands dirty, I've actually started writing drafts of my essay well ahead of my self-imposed deadline. Sadly enough though, six different drafts, three hybrid versions, and one brain dead writer later, I still have not been able to churn out a worthy essay.
Personal Statements are supposed to be personal. Sounds silly having to describe it as such, but I'm struggling trying to write two pages that convinces the readers of my desire to pursue law while soundly addressing my individuality and persona. All of my friends have told me to just keep on writing and editing and the essay I will be left with will include the strengths of all my previous drafts. In essence, they claim a shiny gem will appear from the coarse piece of rock my mind is slowly chipping away at.
Writing all these drafts has gotten me to appreciate one thing: I'm glad to acknowledge I don' t have a severe case of writers constipation. But other than that, I still find myself trying to grasp onto unseen phantoms that urge me to acknowledge them in my writing.
I just need to finish this essay so that I can complete the law school application process. I hope the essay I pick will be strong enough to stand on its own.
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Book Fight
Contestant #1:
Intent to Harm by Jonnie Jacobs
Contestant #2:
Too Beautiful to Die by Glenville Lovell
Winner: Too Beautiful to Die wins by a nosehair. (Wait, isn't that used to describe horse races?) Both books were decent, but I didn't get that "Dayamn, can't wait til I have some free time so I can finish that book" attitude. I actually expected more from Jonnie Jacobs, being that she is a national bestselling author. Anyway, I liked Glenville Lovell's writing style a little better, and he was able to use interesting metaphors and similies. I like phrases that express unique imagery.
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Recommended Albums
1)
Diary of Alica Keys by duhhh... Alicia Key- If you haven't bought this album yet, cop it. She brings the heat again on this sophmore cd and explores a slightly different side while still expressing the fusion of classical music and RnB. Well done.
2)
Just as I am by Guy Sebastian- This cat was recently seen on World Idol and was the winner of the Australian Idol contest this year. It's been awhile since I've heard a clean Stevie Wonder-ish voice with the smooth rifts that Guy produces. If you like that style, get this cd. Better yet, you better download his tracks because the cd is imported and will cost you 3200 pretty pennies.
