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I'm a simple southern girl now living in sunny California. I love fine dining, weekend getaways, and hanging with my pup Cooper. I've never been great at writing, but have always found it to be very therapeutic.

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Politics, News & Issues > Sports Archives Super Bowl XLII Analysis: New York Giants defeat the New England Patriots: 3 of 43
Super Bowl XLII will go down as one of the greatest upsets in football history. With a 12.5 point spread in New England Patriots' favor, there were few believers who gave the New York Giants a chance. One could argue that this worked in the Giants' favor as they had never been given a chance, and used this 'underdog' mentalit... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News Will Britney Spears revive her career after her 2007 breakdown?: 3 of 42
I was one of the select few who was able to witness Britney's first attempt at her comeback at the House of Blues in southern California under the pseudonym "The M+Ms" and although I went with high hopes, I left with complete confidence that a comeback was not happening (oh, and did I mention a bruised hip).Yes, it's true she... More..
Entertainment > TV Characters & Personalities Guide to the characters of Heroes: 1 of 11
Heroes, a new sci-fi action thriller, has just finished its first season on NBC with many fans anxiously anticipating the start of Season 2 in September. Often compared with X-Men, this show introduces us to a plethora of gifted characters whose interactions and powers we learn more and more about as the storyline progresses.... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Drama & Issues Can girls be best friends with a boy or is there really more to it: 5 of 43
Males and Females can most certainly be friends and only friends. I think people who think otherwise are people who don't practice much self control in their own relationships.When any two people, male or female, are able to bond and know the limits and boundaries of their relationship, then anything is possible. Physical and... More..
Education > College Study Tips The benefits of using a day planner in college: 4 of 18
Aside from the fact that most institutions are now handing these out for free to their students these days, a day planner is becoming essential for today's college students.The transition from high school to college can be frightening. High school students are accustomed to receiving their class schedules from counselors, rec... More..
Arts & Humanities > Asian Languages Asian languages: Which is easiest to learn and why: 5 of 21
No symbols. No characters. 23 letters.The easiest Asian language to learn is the Vietnamese language. Originally written by a French priest during France's reign over Vietnam, the Vietnamese language will come easy to speakers of Western languages.Vietnamese utilizes only 23 letters of the alphabet. F, J, and W are not includ... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes Real hip hop versus mainstream rap: 2 of 8
Hip Hop is a culture and lifestyle based on four basic elements: the DJ, the emcee, graffiti art, and dance (namely breakdance). Mainstream rap has taken this culture and exploited it for fame and money.The heart of hip hop is the DJ - the rhythm and sound. The emcee provides the voice for hip hop, putting the trials and trib... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary Will Britney Spears' new album revive her singing career?: 12 of 47
When you think of a pop princess, a 25 yr old bald divorced mother of two paying child support to a has-been backup dancer and blames all of her wayward behavior on being "country" is not exactly the person that comes to mind. Unfortunately for all of us, Britney Spears has yet to realize this. Skimpy outfits and singing abou... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News Who should get custody of the kids: Britney or K-Fed?: 5 of 16
I have no respect for K-Fed, but I do believe he would provide a better home for Sean Preston and Jayden James.As a child star, Britney had little time to live out her adolescence. Noone can completely escape these life stages, so for Britney, her adolescense was just delayed. And now at the age of 25, with two children, a di... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values 10 things I hate about the world we live in: 90 of 273
"Ignorance is Bliss" is a phrase I'm beginning to believe more and more each day. I try not to dwell on the negatives that surround me on a daily basis, but it's hard not to dwell when these negatives only grow stronger in presence each passing day. In no particular order:1. Obsession with Fame - I find it alarmingly disturbi... More..