Why is it so difficult to say who I am? Why can't I write about the most significant experiences of my life, explain their meaning, and how all of it leads me to conclude, without a doubt, that I should be a doctor?

yes, I know. I sound ridiculous. This is an incredibly important thing that I'm working on and yes, it should be difficult. Applying to medical school is no joke. However, this is my life - I should know what the important events are and what they mean to me! Right?

I keep approaching this essay wrong. Either I write what I think I'm supposed to or I try to write as the person that I used to be. Most of the time, though, I am writing a watered down version of who I am. I need emphasize the stories and characteristics that make me distinctive, but I'm afraid that will scare the ad-comms and so it all gets watered down.

argh!

I've lost all of my stories! My poor roomates who, over the years, have listened to countless stories retold about the adventures at Creighton Med Center. And for what? I've forgotten each and everyone of them.

OK, that was my irrational venting. But seriously, if anyone read through all of that and has words of wisdom as to how to write a cohesive, meaningful personal statement I would love you forever if you shared them.