College Personal Essay 1 .

Looking in the mirror, the first thing I hear is, “Saika, how did you get so beautiful?” The first time my good friend Veronika asked me that, I smiled before I replied thoughtlessly. “I think I got filled with so much inner beauty- that the rest of it kinda spilled over into outer beauty.” Without a doubt, most people examine a person’s exterior before [if ever] attempting to glance within. So let’s examine my exterior… I have short hair. Like shorter than average. But what exactly is average? Well, society says “Long flowing hair is Beautiful.” I say, "Who cares what society considers Beautiful?" In December of 2008 (December 4th to be exact) I guess I asked society to categorize me as Indifferent. It’s funny; I cut my hair on a Thursday. So imagine Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday; “Long hair, don’t care.” Then bam! Friday I come to school “Bald headed.” I wasn’t really bald, but that’s what all my friends (Kenyatta!!) tell me now. “You’re bald.” But I’m not Bald, I’m Bold. Haha.

I’m short. (This is funny. I’m seeing a “short” pattern.) But yeah, some might consider me height challenged. I believe that on my 18th birthday- Jesus. Yes, Jesus himself is going to bless me with some height. I mean really, I don’t consider myself short. I’m short by society’s standards. However, I could stand next to Bigfoot, and be a giant. Bigfoot hides from the world. I’m a little person with a BIG personality. I stand tall no matter where life takes me. Bigfoot’s a tall guy, but with a little personality.

I wear makeup. This more than often brings up concerns as to how I may view myself. “You don’t need makeup!” I do. Not for the reasons people may believe though. See me; I’m an artist. You may see my eyes flowing with combinations of blue, gold, and purple. My smile accented by a rosy blush. Lips flavored a neutral sparkle. With a face that is radiating a glistening bronze. I don’t think I’m ugly. I am not trying to hide my natural beauty. As I’ve stated before, I am an artist. I wake up every morning to a bare canvas. Almost instantly, I feel the need to create. Creativity feeds my soul. So yes, I do need makeup. Without this form of expression, a bit of my soul dies each day.

I take about 10-15 minutes on my eyes almost every day. I’m very precise with my painting. They say the eyes are the window to the soul. My eyes are in fact the most beautiful feature of the package designed to be me. They grant access to a magnificent universe, lead way to a beautiful heart. I love looking into my eyes. For a long period of time, I would wear contacts. I went through this phase believing that my eyes would be more beautiful if they were a lighter color. Then one day, before I fell slave to routine of putting in the contacts, I looked into my eyes.

They are huge, and almond shaped. These eyes demand your attention. In my lifetime, very few have been able to hold my gaze for long. See, these eyes can effortlessly hold you prisoner. You’re the lost boys trapped on Captain Hook’s boat. In one look, these eyes can see things you’d never want to see. These eyes invite you to be the best you. They invite you to open up. Trust that they may be the light to guide you out of whatever darkness that holds you captive.

Let me briefly open my eyes and show you something. Here’s a secret though; literally my eyes are always open. Symbolically they are closed. Rarely do I ever show you my full potential. Admiring what I see in the mirror, I’ve convinced myself to open my eyes and unlock the gate to my soul. Welcome….

I aspire to be something great; along the lines of Quincy Jones times 17.

After receiving my bachelors in Music Business, I look forward to earning my masters in Entertainment Management or in Music.

Yes, I give a lot of beauty pageant answers and I’m rooting for world peace.
Ten years from now, your children’s children- and their grandchildren will be saying, “I want to be like Saika!”

Volunteering, teaching music at my local Boys and Girls Club has inspired me plan out the opening of MusicGeek Universe; a center that will nourish the creative and musical needs of children in New York City. In about 3 years, I’ll be feeding the artistic souls in different branches of the world.

I can’t believe puppies grow old and die, and I don’t purposely answer every question as if I’m in an interview. It just happens that way.

I plan to defy the standards set for men and open doors for female producers, CEO’s, A&R reps, presidents of labels, COMPOSERS, and so much more. It’s my duty to do more than recreate the industry.
I’m going to dominate it.

And just know-

You empower me when you tell me that I “cant.”

Yes, I can.