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I live in Northwest Indiana. I have lived here my entire life. I enjoy writing, drawing, reading, nature, outdoor activities, family, horror movies, zombies, and animals.
I am a junior at Purdue University North Central, where I am pursuing my bachelor's

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Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Animals: 3 of 65

The trees outside had become nothing but a blur. Everything that I was used to seeing from my window perch had disappeared, swallowed by the heavy downpour of rain. I sat there on my dry shelf, looking out into the harsh outdoors, and counted my blessings. A flash of white light revealed countless pairs of eyes that had been...
Sports & Recreation > Camping How to prepare for a camping trip: 1 of 17

Preparation can be just as fun as the trip itself. With time and practice, you will learn that getting ready for a weekend holiday is easier than you ever dreamed. An ongoing list can be very helpful. Take your list with you when you go, and once you realize that you forgot something, you can add it to the list. WHAT TO BRIN...
Food & Drink > Fast Food Fast food restaurants serving the unhealthiest food: 2 of 13

If you visit the McDonalds website you will find phrases like, "McDonalds is one of life's many small pleasures that millions of people around the world enjoy each day. Great food. Fun to eat. Casual environment. Local and Familiar. And always something new." They claim to be committed to the well-being of their customers an...
Sports & Recreation > Camping Different types of camping tents: 1 of 6

There are many different types of camping tents designed to meet a variety of needs under different conditions. The two most popular forms of camping are "car-camping" which is camping in a tent but near your car, and "mobile camping" which includes backpacking, canoe camping, bicycle and motorcycle camping. Mobile campers u...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Fire and my experiences: 7 of 41

At five-thirty in the morning, the shrill ringing of the telephone woke me from my sleep. A telephone that rings at the wrong hour never bears good news. I picked up the receiver with dreaded anticipation and heard my mother's hysterical voice on the other end of the line. Her first words had been, "we lost Gramma." My mind ...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Childhood memories: 53 of 292

My childhood was unconventional and did not fit the picture of what I felt was a normal American family. Sometimes when I was growing up I felt like I had received the short end of the stick when it came to my "family." We were lower middle class. My parents worked very hard for very little and on the weekends my dad earned ...
Pets & Animals > Horse Training & Riding How horseback riding helps the disabled: 1 of 5

The experience of riding a horse is unparallel to any other. It’s empowering and exhilarating, even to an able-bodied individual, but to a person with a disability it can be the stuff that miracles are made of. To be given the ability and opportunity to control these large magnificent animals affords ...
Sports & Recreation > Camping Get closer to nature by camping in state park campgrounds: 2 of 9

From as early as the 1860's the United States government saw the need to protect certain natural areas for their natural beauty, diverse ecosystems, historical significance, and public enjoyment. They are similar to national parks but ran by the state instead of federal government. There are approximately 3,500 state parks t...
Sports & Recreation > Camping Why camping is not a vacation for everyone: 3 of 13

Camping is an outdoor recreation. Campers are outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy living in the woods and sleeping in tents, sometimes for weeks at a time. Packing gear, planning meals, setting up and tearing down camp just to stay in the woods is not everyone's ideal vacation. Camping also involves a bit of an investment. You nee...
Sports & Recreation > Camping Cheap camping: Get the gear you need without breaking the bank: 2 of 8

Camping can be one of the least expensive ways to vacation with your family. The costs of camping in a state park or private campground is far more inexpensive and much more rewarding than staying in a hotel, but sometimes the initial investment can be intimidating to most family budgets. However, with a little insight and p...