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I've been a writer since I could hold a pen and have only just started writing on a slightly more professional capacity.

My inspiration for writing I believe comes from God and the angels, as well as from earthbound stuff such as family, friends, work, holidays,

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Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Appreciating the little things in life: 6 of 154
Today's world is bringing out the worst in people. With the economy the way it is, it's making people stressed out and determined to get what they feel they deserve, no matter what the consequences are to other people.A former friend of mine spotted something I'd written on this site two years ago when I was very upset, and d... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: My senior year in high school: 2 of 36
I occasionally still dream about my final year of high school and then wake up, relieved it's no longer a part of my life. Who are the people that twitter on about school being the "best years of your life"? It certainly wasn't for me.I attended an all-girls' Catholic school. Looking back, it was a good school - strict, but s... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Animals: 6 of 72

HEAVEN'S PACEWAYIn loving memory of our beautiful Nell.I remember lying there on the grass in our paddock, dimly being aware of the circle of humans standing over me as the barbed wire cut deep into my flesh."I'm really sorry, Nell!" I heard my brother Spok cry. "I was only trying to keep the others away from the fence. I did... More..
Jobs & Careers > Employers Worst companies to work for: 5 of 39
MY JOB FROM HELLSituated in North Parramatta, New South Wales Australia, is a place where humanity doesn't exist for long. Not giving too much away, it is a strata management company whose motto is "The Strata People Who Care". Well, if they care about their customers, they do not extend this same care to their staff.When I a... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: The mid-twenties crisis: 2 of 13
I am twenty-five years old and still living with Mum and Dad. There is nothing I wouldn't like more than to have my own place. But the housing market here in Sydney is just so expensive. Even if you rent, to an average working person, half your weekly pay is lost making someone else richer and you're no better off when you wa... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Inspirational: 79 of 473

I wrote this for my beautiful niece, who has autism.Ode to KellyI sit in wonder, day by dayAt miracles that come her wayAlthough her wings are yet to growI marvel at the things she knows.She's seen as different, this sweet girlLocked in the confines of her worldAnd yet, she still can beam a smileHer laugh infectious, huge bro... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Work: 39 of 202
MAKING A GOOD IMPRESSION! Today, I ponder my position and existence in this place known as work. I'm a receptionist at a reputable cooling tower company in western Sydney. Yet there are some days when I seriously wonder if I have joined the circus - a circus whose act just happens to be housed in a factory instead of a big ... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Royalty: 1 of 5
Love Me, Love My CatThe best newsIt was the first thing that Elizabeth heard on the radio after waking up one morning."This is Binny FM, with Phil and Bernie in the Morning. We've just received some breaking news that Yarrington's biggest strata company is closing its doors today""WHAT!?" Elizabeth sat up in bed, turning up t... More..
Jobs & Careers > Career Path & Goals Finding your purpose in life: 10 of 43
For many years I believed my ultimate purpose in life was to dance. I would neglect my homework and practise my Irish dancing for hours, concentrating on winning that next big championship.It was my be-all and end-all for so long. Even when I retired from competitions and left school, my next goal was to study to be a dancing... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Best and worst bosses: 14 of 56
I have written so much about my crap bosses, I feel it's time to write about my current and my best ever boss, Marilyn.What to tell you about Marilyn? Well, first of all, she's almost the same age as my mum, so I see her as like my "work mum". She generally cares for your well-being, and if you have a problem, her door is alw... More..