Super Powers

People always give me a bizarre look whenever they find out my answer to the old question "If you were a superhero, what superpowers would you want to have?". I don't know what it is, but perhaps it comes off as extremely nerdy when I say "I'd want the ability to speak every language." Mr. Tallman informed me the other day that there actually is a super hero whose power is to speak every language--and his name is Cypher. Granted, your average person is not comic book savvy, but sure this is a vindication of my answer. Rather than flying, or invisibility, or super strength, I really think speaking every language there is on Earth would be the coolest thing. I could go anywhere I want and be able to converse with anyone--maybe I could even resolve some world conflicts (the ones that are caused by a lack of cultural understanding). Ancient Mayan and extinct languages could be decoded and translated... think of what this could mean for science and history! So to everyone out there, what would your ideal superpower be?

College Headaches

Just when you think the applying to college process is finished, you get bombarded with other applications in all shapes and sizes--and the process starts all over again. Last week, I recieved an honour's college application from Fredonia as well as another scholarship offer, for both of which I have to write an essay. I just finished writing one for the University of Vermont last weekend. It's a good thing I enjoy writing, but even this is obnoxious--epescially when all of the questions sound the same and you find yourself repeating and repeating and repeating the same old topics (what are you strengths/weaknesses, write about a book you've read that stimulated you, and what sort of colour can you add to the university). I've got a headache just thinking about beginning everything; what with midterms, rediculous amounts of ap lit assignments, and Eastman homework... it's like im in college already! I've almost finished yet another sleepless week.