I grew up an only child in a Chicago suburb in household where English was my second language. I started out in school introverted and shy because I could not communicate, then found a way to express myself through stories. My mother tried to push me into the arts when I was younger...either music or modeling but it never felt right. I wanted something with a lot more substance. Now I make a living writing news for a television station in Milwaukee and my career is surprisingly fufilling insomuch that I get to do something that makes a difference in so many lives and gives me the opportunity and the meduim to reach out to thousands of people. From my perspective, writing is not only fun, entertaining and informative, writing is therapeutic.

My passion is ...

writing, cheese, wine and wisdom

I know too much about ...

Elvis Presley, broken hearts, and blinding motivation

My parents always told me ...

Slow Down, Chill Out

My childhood ambition ...

Fame and Fortune

My favorite memory ...

my dad carrying me on his shoulders and holding onto his hair, seeing the black tufts of hair poking out from between my pudgy little fists.

Why I write ...

to fill a void, clear my head, and make people smile

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

John Mayer

My first job ...

Ice Cream Parlor

My best moment ...

Nearly getting stranded in Mexico with my best friend

My inspiration ...

Adventure

Health & Fitness > Mental Health (Other) What is a midlife crisis?

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A woman I know can't help but complain about the men in her life, or shall I say lack there of. She's a fairly attractive, thin, successful 30-year old brunette who's outgoing but as soon as she opens her mouth, she seems obsessed with finding the perfect mate. She's a known personality in her city and people seem natually drawn to her. Yet, she starts to talk and she seems to repel the people that at one point seemed interested in what she had to say. Maybe verbal diareahh is the best way to describe it. She's so consumed by the prospect of finding that perfect catch that it is all sh...

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