Barron's AP Language and Composition guide uses these three words to describe good writing. They also suggest writing an essay a day weeks before the test to get used to the 40 minute format of the test. Lately, I feel like my ability to write has dropped to abysmal levels; complacency has rendered me a horrible writer. Writing does require a degree of optimism which I lack right now, so I guess I can't entirely blame my poor writing on complacency.
STAR testing has been a drag. The test hours are long, and English isn't the class I feel most comfortable in. I spent a lot of the time left in class writing nominations for the Inspirational Awards! Most people think it's silly, but I feel it's really important to acknowledge people for their stellar characteristics. Everyone's good at something! I really needed to write one for Ms. Shea and Mr. Brandt. Most people don't like Ms. Shea, but she's encouraged me to pursue my dreams in science this year. She has helped me believe that with hard work alone, I could accomplish my dreams. I didn't need to be the most talented or the brightest to be the best. On the other hand, Mr. Brandt pushed me in the opposite direction. I've become more of a bleeding heart this year, but the soils of my imagination and unconsciousness have been richened with unorthodox ideas. I love Mr. Brandt.
Anyway, one productive thing has happened because of STAR testing--I finally finished my scholarship prompts for the Cal IAP Scholarship. I doubt I'll get the scholarship, but I still feel obligated to try. The whole process of getting the application complete has really helped me assess myself more positively, so even if I don't get in, it's okay.
Now, it is 6:42. A delicious bowl of spaghetti that looks like chromatin and some garlic bread await me downstairs. Afterwards, I'm ready to curl up with my AP Language and Composition book and On the Beach. Gregory Peck is delicious. Oh, and I should study a bit for the Chemistry test tomorrow!
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