I’ve gotten a lot of comments lately about how I’m seeking happiness. About how I seem to think (and am wrong about) that college is an essential piece of life I missed out on and that it would make me happy. I find this frustrating. (The rest is largely rant. Be warned.)
Y’all are missing the [...]

Can I tell you a secret?

Sometimes I like crying. Not the self-pity style cry, but just enjoying the feeling of mourning.
It happens when someone you thought you could love stops calling.
It happens when someone you once loved calls (or emails).
Maybe it’s comfortable because I’m jacked up and psychologically masochistic Or, maybe, I just like the experience of emoting because it [...]

Admission Essays, round one

From applytexas.org:
“The statement of purpose will provide an opportunity to explain any extenuating circumstances that you feel could add value to your application. You may also want to explain unique aspects of your academic background or valued experiences you may have had that relate to your academic discipline. The statement of purpose is not meant [...]