FreewriteA list of 10 things you don’t know about me…

What is personal identity?

What is your identity?

Your Name

Lists…Lists…Lists…Friends…best friends (past and present)…

Lists…Lists…Lists…Friends…best friends (past and present)Family members…pets (past and present)

Lists…Lists…Lists…Friends…best friends (past and present)Family members…pets (past and present)Favorite foods (memories associated with them)

Lists…Lists…Lists…

Friends…best friends (past and present)Family members…pets (past and present)Favorite foods (memories associated with them)Favorite songs/bands/artists

Lists…Lists…Lists…Friends…best friends (past and present)Family members…pets (past and present)Favorite foods (memories associated with them)Favorite songs/bands/artistsVacations I’ve taken…places I’ve visited

Lists…Lists…Lists…Friends…best friends (past and present)Family members…pets (past and present)Favorite foods (memories associated with them)Favorite songs/bands/artistsVacations I’ve taken…places I’ve visitedTeachers/coaches I’ve had and loved/hated…memories

associated with them

Lists…Lists…Lists…Friends…best friends (past and present)Family members…pets (past and present)Favorite foods (memories associated with them)Favorite songs/bands/artistsVacations I’ve taken…places I’ve visitedTeachers/coaches I’ve had and loved/hated…memories

associated with themTimes I’ve tried something new

Lists…Lists…Lists…Friends…best friends (past and present)Family members…pets (past and present)Favorite foods (memories associated with them)Favorite songs/bands/artistsVacations I’ve taken…places I’ve visitedTeachers/coaches I’ve had and loved/hated…memories associated

with themTimes I’ve tried something newRoles I play in my life now…roles I’ve played in the past

This I Believe…Returning to What’s Naturalhttp://thisibelieve.org/essay/13023/

The Triumph of Kindnesshttp://thisibelieve.org/essay/83477/

I Believe…Tell a quick story: Be specific. Consider moments when belief was formed or tested or changed. Your story need not be heart-warming or gut-wrenching; it can be simple or complex, but it should be real. Make sure your story ties to the essence of your beliefs.

Be brief: Your statement should be between 350 and 500 words. (1/2 page to 1 page double spaced, 12 pt. Times New Roman font)

Be positive: Please avoid preaching or editorializing. Tell what you do believe, not what you don’t believe. Speak in the first person.

Be personal: Write in words and phrases that reflect who you are. Edit your essay and simplify it until you find the words, tone, and story that truly echo who you are and the way you speak.