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I am a twenty-something wanderer enjoying a some-what gypsy lifestyle across the fair country of America. I have lived a lot of places and loved a lot of people, but there's no settling down in my foreseeable future. I have found the love of my life, but luckily

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Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Conforming to society: The cookie cutter theory: 1 of 18
Nobody ever changed the world by conforming to the status quo.In today's world, it seems as though everyone from preteens to married adults are rushing to fill the ranks in what has become "the norm". Everything from what music to listen to, what job to have, where to live seems to be dictated by some "they". Rarely do we sto... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization Is it possible to live without regrets?: 6 of 54
Many people think that doing something they are not proud of, and having a regret are on in the same. I argue they are not.In order to truly live without regrets, one must have a certain amount of self awareness. Although a person may make mistakes, possibly even catastrophic ones, it is important to take a step back from the... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes Mosh pit culture: 2 of 16
The mosh pit. Never such a misunderstood facet of a subculture as this. Originally, the mosh pit was more of a circle dance, running with high dancing knees in a circle, stumbling about and just generally having a good time, but as the music got rougher, the mosh pit got tougher. Occasionally you will see a group of mohawked ... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Lifestyles & Trends Does Hollywood have a negative impact on the world?: 4 of 28
How quick we are to blame the media for everything from school violence to eating disorders. Do we ever stop to ask ourselves who pays Hollywood to put out the crap we ingest on a daily basis? I've got bad news for you: it's us.Recently I was privy to a discussion about Britney Spears' younger sister becoming pregnant at sixt... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Military (Other) Will the military draft return in the US?: 2 of 11
The US military has so many protections set up to prevent the need for a draft, the very idea that it is imminent now, or will be in the near future, is near ludicrous. The reserves and National Guard are nowhere near taxed, and in addition to that, every service member is required to fulfill a certain amount of time in the "... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Society & Lifestyle (Other) The greatest comeback story: 41 of 193
First Sergeant Bradley Kasal had made the decision that he was not going to live through the attack.On November 14, 2004 four days after the Marine Corps he was so proud to be a part of celebrated it's 229th birthday, he was in Fallujah, and his marines were pinned down by enemy fire inside a house. Without concern for his ow... More..
Arts & Humanities > Fantasy & Science Fiction Plot summary: A Scanner Darkly, by Philip K. Dick: 1 of 4
A Scanner Darkly, by Philip K. Dick is a dark, saddening look at the heavy drug culture of the sixties and seventies. Dick wrote it as a memorial to the friends he lost to drugs in the hey-day of free love, and good drugs. The fictional drug focused on in this story is Substance D. It is widely accepted that Substance D is a... More..
Entertainment > TV Genres & Trends BBC versus American television: 2 of 7
As of late, I have become a bit of a British sci-fi geek, which means I've grown to love several British actors, and as a result, have become a bit of a BBC geek in general. No one will argue if you say that British television and American television vary greatly, but what are the real differences? The important ones?Over and... More..
Food & Drink > Recipes (Other) Recipes: Easy dinner recipes: 8 of 23
Tired of the same few choices for dinner when you're short on time? You know the deal, one of those frozen pre-made "skillet meals", that same recipe you throw on at least once a week...You want something new, something different, and oh please, something EASY.Try this Balsamic Chicken!Ingredients:1 Chicken BreastBalsamic Vin... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Smoker's rights: 22 of 45
Possibly the most annoying thing about being a smoker is the militant non smokers who feel it is their right to harass whomever they please whether they be outside, inside, in public or private. The only thing that competes with these people are my fellow smokers.It is easy for smokers to get upset as the places we can smoke ... More..