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Hey! My name is Devin. I am twenty years old, born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona (Yes it's really hot here :) Other than working full time and attending college, I love to write (I'm not saying I'm great at it, but it's an escape for me.) Life's been an exciting

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Other 'The best things in life are free' defined: 4 of 71
About 3 days ago I received an e-mail from a co-worker. Inside was an attachment of a video on the "Free Hugs" campaign. (http://www.freehugscampaign.org/) After watching it, several times, I began to think about the things I value in life. Of course it's nice to have expensive things, but is it really fulfilling? Does drivin... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Your earliest memory: 134 of 310
One of the earliest childhood memories I have is of my father. He was always thinking of the most bizarre ways to entertain my two younger sisters and I. One day he took our slip and slide and layed it on a ramp he made from the roof of our play house to the grass... and we slid down that thing for hours.Before my little brot... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Adolescence How to parent teens: Tips from teenagers: 7 of 15
Wow... what a subject! A subject we're all searching for answers on, considering we're all someone's child... and many of us, someone's parent. I think the truth of the matter is that there are no real answers. You can give and receive advice on how to raise your children, or how to treat your parents, but everyone is so diff... More..
Style & Beauty > Body Image What your dress may say about you: 2 of 4
"Don't judge a book by its cover." A saying we've all heard; a saying many of us probably haven't given a second thought to. Taken literally, this saying instructs us to take a look on the inside (of a book) before we decide it's worth or content. But this advice can also be applied in other aspects of our lives, including ou... More..
Education > Education (Other) The benefits of an academically competitive atmosphere: 16 of 25
Experts believe that an academically competitive atmosphere is helpful to students; And as a student, I would have to agree! Although everyone is different and bound to react differently to given situations, I believe the majority of students can benefit from a little "friendly" competition in the classroom.When I think of a ... More..
Education > College Life Reasons why one should go to college: 2 of 3
According to statistics given at the 2007 Glendale Community College Graduation Ceremony, only 30% of Americans ever receive a college degree. Considering the unlimited opportunities and endless advantages of having a college degree, this number is astonishingly low.There are many reasons why I am going to attend college. Not... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: On being a grown-up: 42 of 60
Although I am only 20, I think I've almost figured out this "growning up" thing.One memory I've held onto is from 2nd grade. My best friend's older sister was in 4th grade. One day at recess the 4th grade class walked past my friend and I, and my friend waved to her older sister. I specifically remember thinking, "Wow! They'r... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing (Other) A word to the wise: Memorable sayings: 19 of 27
Here's a few of my favorites (I don't remember all of the authors...)"Success is not permanent, and failure is not final. So never stop torking after success, and never stop trying after failure."Author Unknown"Success is sweet. Its secret is sweat."Dr. J.N. Reddy"Those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind."... More..
Relationships & Family > Gay & Lesbian Issues Are people born gay?: 76 of 102
As I've read through many of the articles on this "touchy" subject, I've heard one particular phrase over and over again; "If being gay were a choice, why would anyone make it?" Although I know this is not purposely directed at the gay community in any bad way, it bothers me. Society sees being gay as such a crime. Gay people... More..
Relationships & Family > Gay & Lesbian Issues The world versus gay people: 46 of 60
Love. Definition (according to yahoo online dictionary); "A deep, tender, ineffable feeling of affection and solicitude toward a person, such as that arising from kinship, recognition of attractive qualities, or a sense of underlying oneness." No where have I seen love defined as feelings that only arise between a man and a w... More..