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I'm Debbie, recruiter by day, student by night, and hopefully professional writer sometime in the future. Right now writing is a hobby, and I am lucky to make a few pennies at it.

I am most interested in journalistic writing, especially where I can express

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Relationships & Family > Friendship Issues & Advice Ten qualities every friend should have: 2 of 52

What in the world would we do without our friends, right? Unfortunately, sometimes, the people we think are our friends will not be there for us in the worst of times and it takes those worst of times to find this out. I've been there more than once and it's not fun. Here is my list of the top ten qualities most important in...
Relationships & Family > First Dates First-date safety tips for women: 3 of 44

Dating in the new millennium can be a scary prospect for women. Although the first date should be a fun and exciting experience with endless possibilities for the future, date rape is not a myth, and if women are not careful, they risk putting themselves in dire situations. There are solutions to first date safety concerns, ...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: My first kiss: 5 of 49

The first kiss, the first date, the first time you have sex. These are all events a woman wants to remember as wonderful, romantic, and fun, right? Unfortunately, when I think of my first kiss, my first date, and my first time, all I can think of is, "UGH, can I please have a way back machine so I can do it all over again wi...
Relationships & Family > New & Old Friends Finding friends on the Internet: 3 of 24

Ten years ago, if someone said they met their best friend or significant other online, they would likely be met with looks of confusion and apprehension. Today, meeting friends and companions on the Internet is much more common and could even be called the norm for many. I have been very fortunate to meet many people online ...
Travel > California Destinations Tips for visiting Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA: 1 of 8

There is so much to do in Hollywood. Taking a trip there without a game plan of what to do would be a big mistake. This is definitely a trip you want to make the most of. 1. First make a list of things that you find most exciting and that would interest you. Do you want to see the taping of a sit-com or talk show? Have you a...
Entertainment > Movie Genres Best movies ever: 7 of 52

Watching movies and going to the theater has been a passion of mine since I was a little girl. From the days of Darth Vader, Danny Zuko, and that lovable green dragon, Pete, I was always fascinated with the big screen; so much so that for years I wanted to be an actress and make my own movies. I gave up on that pipe dream ye...
Health & Fitness > Diet & Weight Loss Guide to forbidden foods in the Weight Watchers weight loss program: 1 of 7

On the Weight Watchers Flex plan, the nutritional value of the food is taken and combined together to created a point value. Calories, fat, and fiber are calculated in a way that creates one number, the points, to determine the nutritional value of the food. The basics of the points system and what needs to be remembered is ...
Entertainment > Entertainment (Other) Favorite fictional characters: 2 of 13

Choosing a favorite fictional character is not an easy task. As an avid reader and movie watcher, as well as a former television addict, I have had a multitude of favorites over the years that range from the funniest and most ridiculous, to the ones that make me cry every time I read about them or see them on screen. To narr...
Entertainment > TV Genres & Trends Best sitcoms of all time: 6 of 36

I have had so many favorite sit-coms over the years, that I would really be hard pressed to come up with just one. So, I instead of even attempting to choose, I will list them by decade beginning with the 1970s. 1970s: The Brady Bunch- It's a classic! I have probably seen every single episode more than ten times, and I truly...
Entertainment > Characters & Personalities American Idol contestants: Sanjaya: 3 of 17

It seems that you can't turn on the television or read a newspaper these days without Sanjaya Malakar being the topic of conversation somewhere. The 17 year old pretty boy has, for better or worse, become one of the most popular contestants in American Idol history. I am probably in the minority of adults who does not think ...