I struggled with this essay at first because I had a really difficult time thinking about something to write about.  Many times I began to write a story and then I would delete it and start all over.  I just could not think of anything to write about.  I often encounter the problem of finding something to write about when I am told to write about anything I want.  I have trouble thinking of something that I could write a good story about.  After I finally thought of a good topic I was able to write the essay fairly easily.  I usually have an easier time writing an essay when I am given a topic to write about because I then I just have to do some thinking and research to state my opinion on the topic.