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Motorcycle boots, funny hats, fashion risks, and a little bit of pizazz. You might've seen me on Atlanta's MARTA train.

Loves: practicing yoga, writing, playing with my pets, biking, gardening

Loathes: yard work, dusting, dealing with any media / noise / input

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Jobs & Careers > Getting Ahead Kissing up to your boss is a must if you want to get ahead: 1 of 34
Face it - being good at your job might look like you're "kissing up".I am not voting for the "Agree" side of this debate because I think unabashed cowtowing is a great way to get ahead in business.I'm saying that you have to be unafraid of having your peers telling you that you're "kissing up" - even if you are not. If you ha... More..
Sports & Recreation > Sports & Recreation (Other) Introduction to fencing: 1 of 11
FENCE: because you only lose a duel to the death once.The sport of fencing was initially developed in France in order to allow contestants to hone their skills and practice prior to actual combat.Differentiated by blade, there are three types of fencing in modern tournaments: Foil, Epe, and Saber. Each weapon was developed to... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Funny cycling stories: 1 of 7
FREEDOM! Wind in my hair! I didn't have to walk!I could ride, zipping around Atlanta on my new Raleigh Route 1 bicycle. I hadn't named my deep blue commuter road bike yet, her chunky hybrid tires making her look sturdier than perhaps she preferred to look. But my Rachel can hop a curb in a pinch, and I don't know of any racin... More..
Arts & Humanities > William Shakespeare Shakespeare's portrayal of women: 5 of 27
"Misery needs Company"(or: Maybe that Tragic Heroine just needs a friend?)There are very few female roles to choose from in any of Shakespeare's plays, though this is possibly due to the fact that they were played by men. Usually no more than four female roles exist in a single play - even in the comedies. For this reason the... More..
Style & Beauty > Vintage & Bargain Clothing Consignment shops: Understanding the difference from thrift stores: 2 of 10
Both Consignment shops and Thrift stores are great places to find a bargain on gently used clothes, shoes and accessories.SHOPPING: Because Thrift Stores are charity-run and donation-based, the items found there are usually of a wider variety and selection. Anything from furniture and small appliances to toys and ladies linge... More..
Jobs & Careers > Managing Your Career (Other) Do you hate your job?: 20 of 35
I have EIGHT DAYS left at the job I hate.After that, I don't really have much of a plan of action.I'd like to find something else to pay the mortgage and make ends meet, but this isn't about making money any more. I've worked for the past ten years (since graduating from college) at making money for the sake of making more mo... More..
Style & Beauty > Body Image Does what you wear reflect who you are?: 19 of 22
"When in doubt, wear motorcycle boots."Pithy it may seem, but this advice goes far beyond its first impressions. In fact, the attitude behind the maxim is the very sole of the matter.Because I wear my motorcycle boots not only when I can't figure out what to wear (building the outfit up from there); but also when I'm afraid I... More..
Sports & Recreation > Biking Ways to make bike riding more comfortable: 9 of 9
Comfort, Efficiency, Price: the triple constraint of bicycling.Those familiar with business development know the triangular graph depicting a triple constraint: IT developers can do anything if they have enough time, money or programmers. When one side of the triangle sharpens to a point - meaning it's the most important fact... More..