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I love writing and spend a lot of time doing it. I actually joined Helium for fun and I treat it as a journal in the sense that I do not expect my writing to be completely polished. However, I do put a lot of effort into my writing.

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Sciences > Psychology Shopping the blues away: 1 of 19
Dozens of people everyday shop their blues away. They walk down aisles looking at window displays or browse through the racks at their favorite stores. Some visit malls and shopping centers they've never been to before. Just take a look at the recent movie release, Confessions of a Shopaholic. In this movie, a young girl wen... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues Is euthanasia of cats and dogs sometimes the most compassionate option?: 5 of 64
Yes. I have worked as a receptionist in a veterinary clinic for nearly a year now and I have seen multiple cases where euthanasia is by far the most compassionate option. It is almost always the most compassionate option.When an animal is in so much pain that they cannot move, walk or even eat it is almost always time for tha... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Advice Ten qualities every friend should have: 9 of 109
When people think about their friends they always love different things about each one. However some of these qualities remain the same in each one.Good friends that last a lifetime will have these ten qualities:1.) Trustworthy-If your friend isn't trustworthy, your friendship won't last long atall or if it does, it won't be ... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise & Weight Loss Tips for maintaining your exercise goals: 2 of 24
One of the biggest problems with exercise goals is the motivation behind them. Often times, people do not have adequate motivation and this is why they fail. To maintain your exercise goals you need a constant source of motivation. Many times we choose what has worked for other people to motivate ourselves. This doesn't work ... More..
Education > College Search How to choose the right college: 1 of 11
When deciding which colleges to apply to and ultimately to attend, future students must assess their needs and their desires. As a current college student, I will tell you that it isn't as easy as it sounds. Many times colleges are very similar in what they offer and how they operate. However, each college also acts different... More..
Jobs & Careers > Jobs & Careers (Other) How students can make some extra money: 2 of 21
There are various ways that students can make some extra money. However, the best by far, is tutoring. As a student myself, I understand that there is not much time to finish homework, attend class, and hang out with friends, let alone work. With tutoring, students can spend only an hour or two a day and as little as once a w... More..
Education > College Search Getting into the college that's right for you: 1 of 10
Before you can attempt to get into the college of your dreams, you need to determine what your dreams are. You must decide what you wish to do with your life or what subject areas interest you the most. You must decide what you feel passionately about. These choices and decisions will help determine which colleges you wish to... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise & Weight Loss Does working out at a 24-hour fitness location improve your ability to lose weight?: 1 of 10
Working out at a 24-hour fitness location only improves your ability to put off your workout until later, and then later, and then later. You won't be more motivated and you won't suddenly find more time at later hours to exercise. Most people who wait until late in the day to exercise, actually end up putting it off. They de... More..
Education > Youth Mentoring Do girls work better with female or male mentors?: 1 of 9
As a female, I understand that there are certain things that only females understand. Its an unwritten code, really. The point here is that any child will look up to someone of their own gender who is successful. A girl battles with beauty and boys and much more drama than guys. If the child or teen being mentored has questio... More..
Travel > Vacations Do people vacation primarily for excitement or relaxation?: 3 of 26
Although excitement certainly oftentimes exists in vacationing, relaxation is the main goal. Think about the overworked individual who cannot seem to find time away from his or her blackberry and business calls. What do they do? They pack up their things and go on a vacation with their spouse and their children. Even when y... More..