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I'm 25, and I work in a repro endo lab. I'm in school pursuing a degree in Clinical Laboratory Science. Even though I'm currently in the medical field, my ultimate goal is to write. Even if it is only one publication, (I'm holding out for the masterpiece)

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Style & Beauty > Tattoos & Piercings Occasions when facial piercings are inappropriate: 7 of 10
The new generation has arrived, and instead of bearing shoulder pads, teased hair, or mini skirts, we're donning a shiny new piece of metal. Yes, its Generation Needle, most of us between the ages of 18 and 25 have at least one or more tattoos and body piercing. Because of the commonness of this, it is much more "tolerated" ... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Military marriage: 5 of 7
How do I do it? I hear that question all that time and on nights like tonight, I myself don't know the answer to that question. The worry and fear of having my husband in Iraq is overwhelming. He has it tougher than me of course, and I am still learning how to channel all of my own fears as well as his into something somewha... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Infertility How to explain secondary infertility to your firstborn child: 3 of 4
As a young woman, she never gave much thought about starting a garden of her own As a matter of fact, she avoided gardening altogether As the young woman grew older her innate desire to grow a garden, or at least one spectacular blossom became paramount With tender hands and a loving heart, she planted the seeds just right, ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Soldiers: 173 of 228
Write your My husband is one month away from completing his one-year tour of duty in Iraq. Below, is part of a letter I wrote him when he left. When I stare up at the stars, You're looking at the sun... Our bodies are in different places But our minds are in one As you tire from the work of the day Exhausted from the heat Yo... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Which makes a better pet: A dog or a cat?: 157 of 206

Without words, you and your dog can bond on a level that is far different from how we relate to our friends in the human world. Without words to communicate, only expressions and gestures, you and your dog are able to share a truly divine personal bond that stretches beyond the boundaries that are created by sentences, appea... More..
Pets & Animals > Dogs (Other) How to cope with the loss of a dog: 62 of 81
From the moment I saw her, I fell in love! Belle, a mini black dashund, became my best friend for seven years. Her velvet ears, her gentle demeanor, her bright eyes and her silliness were just a few of the traits that made me smile every time she greeted me at the front door. Her personality was so unique that she was, and i... More..
Style & Beauty > Tattoos & Piercings What to do if your tattoo artist botches your tattoo: 4 of 5
Gotta love that permanent ink. Well, until the butterfly you requested comes out looking more like a demon with wings. So what to do when your tattoo artist botches your skin with permanent ink? You have several options. First and foremost, don't be shy! Be up-front with the artist and demand a refund, a repair (if possible ... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Death of a firefighter: 26 of 31
"You should call in sick tonight," I teased as I wrapped the sheet around my bare body. We'd just spent an amazing evening together, and now I sit upon the bed and watch my husband pull on his jeans before heading into work. He works as a firefighter, and I dread the long nights alone. I always begin his nights with the same... More..
Other Organized chaos: 17 of 20
Organized chaos, any coincidence the first two letters of this oxymoron begin with "OC?" Organized chaos can only be described as the debilitating disorder known as OCD (Obsessive-compulsive disorder). OCD, better described as organized chaos, can make life challenging to say the least. So why does organized chaos describe O... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet & Weight Loss Pros and cons of the Atkins diet: 12 of 14
The Atkins diet has become quite popular for people who are looking to lose weight fast. As with any diet, the Atkins diet requires commitment and copious amounts of willpower. Introduced by Dr. Robert Atkins, it quickly became the next generation of "fad diets." Rather than counting calories or cutting fat, the Atkins appro... More..