Free Writes 1

Project One Free Writes

Eckerd College

As you consider what to write your memoir about, you will need to do some thinking, and one of the best ways to think is to write. For this portion of the project, you will conduct a free writing exercise.

First, turn off your monitor.

Second, clear your mind.

Third, prepare to write. Don’t worry about grammar or structure; just write your ideas as they come to you.

Follow these basic prompts. Spend five minutes on each prompt.

People would find the most surprising thing about me was that...I have been a vegetarian for fourteen years. People do not understand how I could not eat meat for this long. But, to me it is nothing out of the ordinary. I do not like the taste of meat, and I also do not like the idea of killing an animal. I am a very picky eater, and will not eat anything with eggs or gelatin in it.

A major turning point in my life was...going to college. Since going to Eckerd, I have had many great opportunities that I probably would of never had if I did not come here. I have learned so much from college and am very grateful for it.

My top three "New Years Resolutions" (past or present) have been... 1)Become a better person 2)Get straight A’s 3)Succeed

My greatest fear in life is...losing people I care about and failing. I am always worried about everything. I worry way more than any normal person should. I am really afraid of something happening to someone I care about and not being able to tell them how much I care. I am also greatly scared of failing. I have very high expectations for myself.

I was named after… no one.

The first time I ever left my country was to travel to...Ecuador. I was there for Spring Break Community Service with Eckerd in 2007. It was amazing. It was definitely the best time of my life.

The furthest place I've ever traveled to was Ecuador. I was there for Spring Break Community Service with Eckerd in 2007. It was amazing. It was definitely the best time of my life (as stated previously).

The neighborhood I grew up in was mostly made up of middle-class working individuals. I come from a very small town in Massachusetts called Barre. It is a place where everyone else knows everyone else’s business. It is a nice place to grow up. There is not much around to do. I have gained the best friends in the entire world from growing up here.