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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: 2 of 18

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...
Sports & Recreation > Sports & Recreation (Other) Introduction to fencing: 1 of 7

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...
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 rac...
Style & Beauty > Vintage & Bargain Clothing Consignment shops: Understanding the difference from thrift stores: 2 of 7

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 lin...