What has been the most exciting thing and the most challenging thing throughout the drafting of TIB essay?

The most exciting thing would be writing about a personal story. Since my English class last semester required essays analyzing literature, I have not written much about myself. I liked the story that I used because there were lots of important lessons I learned, but others would also be able to relate to it. The most challenging thing would be relating my story directly to my This I Believe metaphor. I like the story and statement separately, but it has been a little difficult connecting them together.