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I was born and raised in Miami Beach, Florida, and I love writing.

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Politics, News & Issues > War & Peace Will there ever be a chance for world peace?: 1 of 108
For centuries, mankind has been separated into two distinct groups of people: those who seek war and those who seek peace. Will those who seek peace one day smite out war? Will the world one day be like John Lennon's "Imagine"? Or will the proverb "Where there is land, there is war" persist in our world? The truth is, one wil... More..
Entertainment > TV Characters & Personalities American Idol contestants: Sanjaya: 1 of 34
I remember watching Sanjaya during his audition shortly after his sister's. Although his sister had a good voice, he had a great voice. He was this skinny, little shy-looking guy who could really belt a tune. I didn't think he'd come anywhere near the top 12, but I was really impressed by him and found him totally adorable.An... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: The top 10 things you want to do in your life: 9 of 287
There are so many things we all want to do in our lives, so this is a great question! I try to look at life in terms of priorities, but this is the kind of list where you can have a little fun :)10. Be able to fully support myself with my writing. That's a bit far-fetched, but possible so I'm keeping it on the list!9. Getting... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Crayons and colors: 2 of 42
Crayola boxYou colorful foolHow you enrapture me with your magenta and ocean blueHow you take my construction paperAnd fill it with your colorful wonderYour fluorescent pink and royal blueI drew a sea green space man with youFrom a red orange MarsWith a burnt sienna space dogWho had a purple barkAnd when the tips of my colors... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Veterans: 3 of 61
Johnny JayGot one armSits in a wheel chairHolding a sign in his lap"Vietnam Vet: Just one penny to show you care."Bitterness crumplesHis tired, wrinkled faceStained by years of drinkingTo forget his camouflage daysHe skin is burned from the brutal sunHis stump wrapped in army greenDirty cutoff jeansBlotches on his legs"Just o... More..
Sciences > Water & Oceanography How to reduce human water consumption: 2 of 31
There are many simple ways to reduce how much water we consume. The best way is to make individual changes in your own habits by using less water. This does not mean stop drinking water! It means examining your daily habits and making changes so that you conserve more water. If everyone were to do this, we would not have to w... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary Why celebrity adoptions are getting so much media attention: 1 of 14
The media has made it appear that celebrities are adopting babies as quickly as they're getting the latest Prada. It's no surprise considering the media exploits celebrities to the point that we know what underwear they wore on Friday. Truth be it told, we know way too much about these people, and it's not always a good thing... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Helping Kids Cope How to teach children stranger safety without terrifying them: 2 of 22
Children are so sweet and innocent and pure. They simply do not have it in their mentality to understand that someone may want to harm them. Although it is crucial to teach your child safety around strangers, it is really difficult to do so without terrifying them. Still, I think it's OK for parents to instill some fear of st... More..
Education > College Life Commentary: The rise of hooking up on college campuses and the decline of dating: 1 of 10
Although the concept of "hooking up" in our society is nothing new, it certainly appears to be more prevalent on college campuses. Instead of dating, many college students prefer to have physical relationships. Students hook up for several reasons including not being able to have the time to dedicate to a relationship, or not... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Traditions & Themes Creative wedding cake ideas: 1 of 10
If you go back twenty years or so, every wedding cake was absolutely the same. The only difference would be whether the inside was angel or devil's food. But nowadays there are infinite styles of wedding cakes and dozens of ways to make your cake special. Here are a few ideas that might come in handy:Cake shape- you do not ne... More..