Reflections of Brainstorming

Brainstorming possible topics for my personal essay proved to be a nostalgic experience. After conjuring up moments in my life that have proved to be memorable, it became clear that most of the significant lessons learned in life are learned as a child. It did not take me long to decide that my personal experience would be an event from my childhood. One experience that came to mind was an ordinary drive with my mother around the Taunton Green one day. Growing up in a large city provides countless opportunities for life lessons, and a life lesson is exactly what I received on that drive. It was important to chose a location of which I was familiar with in an effort to ensure vivid imagery. I also found that choosing an event that brought about a realization allowed the words to flow more freely and gave the story more of a point and pivotal moment.