For my Common Application Essay, I chose to write about my own topic. Opinions, advise, and grammatical corrections are greatly appreciated! :)
There are 118 flavors of Kit Kat-my hobby is to try all of them. With flavors such as Aloe Vera, Cheese, and Soy Sauce, regular milk chocolate doesn't cut it for me. My quest to uncover each Kit Kat's distinct flavor began during an autumn trip to Japan. As I reflect on that voyage, an image of the landscape splashed in hues of mahogany, saffron, and burgundy vaguely enchant my mind. Granted, I was a young child at the time and was ignorant of the beauty around me. At the time, my whole being was fixated towards the frivolous intricacies of the snack aisle, particularly on the shelf full of Kit Kat variations. My eyes ogled the row of packaged confections. Cantaloupe, Cucumber, Daigakuimo (sweet potato)-I was overwhelmed by the plethora of possibilities. Shoppers passing by watched with amusement at the little girl who was jumping joyously in the candy aisle. With excitement, I reached for a package of Strawberry Kit Kat. One down, 117 more to go.
Ten years, and around 150 Kit Kat wrappers later, I find myself facing a shelf full of sweets at one of the shops at Kansai International Airport. I am traveling to the 2011 NFL Nationals in Dallas and afterwards to Stanford for a Junior Statesmen Foundation summer program. I've accomplished quite a bit since I first laid eyes on Kit Kats. I taught children how to swim, participated and coached for speech competitions, and arranged my school's entire library. But just as I haven't tried all the variations of Kit Kat, I haven't accomplished everything I want to do in life yet either. I haven't tried Yogurt, I haven't been to Africa, I haven't tried Earl Grey, and I haven't gone ice skating. Each flavor represents a new opportunity, a new adventure. The variations that attract me the most are the outlandish ones like Wasabi and Corn. Keep regular white, milk, and dark chocolate away from me. I don't want to do things that are common. I want to push my boundaries, get out of my comfort zone and try new things.
In 2001, I started my Kit Kat challenge and I'm far from finishing. There's still numerous of flavors to be discovered and experienced. There's still things to do, people to see, and places to go. And just as I won't enjoy some flavors as much as others, I'll learn through experience that some activities just don't appeal to me. I'll be paying a visit to my native country this winter, only this time, I'll appreciate the scenery more. I'm hoping to find Zunda (mashed edamame beans) flavored Kit Kat, a seasonal edition that is rather rare. Likewise, I'm hoping to attend college, learn the violin, watch a musical for the first time, and any other thing I want to try. This girl has tried Passion Berry, Peach, and Orange, but she's done with trying common flavors. She is ready for a taste of college, but until then, "One Green Tea Kit Kat, please." Forty down. Seventy-eight more to go.
There are 118 flavors of Kit Kat-my hobby is to try all of them. With flavors such as Aloe Vera, Cheese, and Soy Sauce, regular milk chocolate doesn't cut it for me. My quest to uncover each Kit Kat's distinct flavor began during an autumn trip to Japan. As I reflect on that voyage, an image of the landscape splashed in hues of mahogany, saffron, and burgundy vaguely enchant my mind. Granted, I was a young child at the time and was ignorant of the beauty around me. At the time, my whole being was fixated towards the frivolous intricacies of the snack aisle, particularly on the shelf full of Kit Kat variations. My eyes ogled the row of packaged confections. Cantaloupe, Cucumber, Daigakuimo (sweet potato)-I was overwhelmed by the plethora of possibilities. Shoppers passing by watched with amusement at the little girl who was jumping joyously in the candy aisle. With excitement, I reached for a package of Strawberry Kit Kat. One down, 117 more to go.
Ten years, and around 150 Kit Kat wrappers later, I find myself facing a shelf full of sweets at one of the shops at Kansai International Airport. I am traveling to the 2011 NFL Nationals in Dallas and afterwards to Stanford for a Junior Statesmen Foundation summer program. I've accomplished quite a bit since I first laid eyes on Kit Kats. I taught children how to swim, participated and coached for speech competitions, and arranged my school's entire library. But just as I haven't tried all the variations of Kit Kat, I haven't accomplished everything I want to do in life yet either. I haven't tried Yogurt, I haven't been to Africa, I haven't tried Earl Grey, and I haven't gone ice skating. Each flavor represents a new opportunity, a new adventure. The variations that attract me the most are the outlandish ones like Wasabi and Corn. Keep regular white, milk, and dark chocolate away from me. I don't want to do things that are common. I want to push my boundaries, get out of my comfort zone and try new things.
In 2001, I started my Kit Kat challenge and I'm far from finishing. There's still numerous of flavors to be discovered and experienced. There's still things to do, people to see, and places to go. And just as I won't enjoy some flavors as much as others, I'll learn through experience that some activities just don't appeal to me. I'll be paying a visit to my native country this winter, only this time, I'll appreciate the scenery more. I'm hoping to find Zunda (mashed edamame beans) flavored Kit Kat, a seasonal edition that is rather rare. Likewise, I'm hoping to attend college, learn the violin, watch a musical for the first time, and any other thing I want to try. This girl has tried Passion Berry, Peach, and Orange, but she's done with trying common flavors. She is ready for a taste of college, but until then, "One Green Tea Kit Kat, please." Forty down. Seventy-eight more to go.