So yesterday I was once again in another exciting class of AP English Language. Our class is in a discussion about a book we're reading called "The Grapes of Wrath." Then the teacher closes his book and tells us to take out two pieces of paper.

F***. Time for another in class essay.

I'm sooooo bad at writing these things. But I was hoping it was going to be on the Grapes of Wrath, a book which I feel I can talk about. He turns on the overhead, and instead I find this:

"Write an essay about a controversial issue taking place in today's world. Show both opposing sides and propose a solution."

What the hell? The most random essay prompt I've ever seen. Instead of analyzing rhetoric or syntax, he throws something like this at us. So I'm sitting there dumbfounded on what to do, when it hits me. What's a controversial issue that I know something about? Why, what about the ever occurring debate about violence in video games? Perfect!

I write my essay, talking about the history of video game legislation with a brief mention of Jack Thompson here and there. Frankly, I think it's the best essay I've ever written in that class.

Right now I'm in the orchestra playing in the School Musical. That and the continuous supply of homework have kept me pretty busy these past weeks. I really want to get some free time somehow. Especially with all the games coming out. Supreme Commander, God of War II, Command and Conquer III? I've never seen a Q1 lineup like this in a long time. Should be fun.