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An Industrial Engineer by training, and an Operational Excellence Analyst by profession, a certified Six Sigma Black Belt, CPIM and CSCP, writing is one of my favorite outlets for the creative side in me.

Even as a very young girl, I had very eclectic aspirations:

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Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Should travelers explore their home country first or travel abroad as often as they can?: 2 of 38
While I fully understand and appreciate the importance of exploring and understanding one's country as a frame of reference to better understand foreign countries, I would argue a number of points for traveling abroad. The implication of this debate is that people cannot know their own country well without travelling within i... More..
Home & Garden > Home Interior Innovative decorating ideas for bedrooms: 1 of 18
A bedroom is a quiet, restful place to relax and wind down, and to wake up energized. There are two things to take from that idea: one, the bedroom design needs to be calming and comfortable, and two, good design may improve your mood in the morning, starting your day off right. The style should inspire relaxation, and the de... More..
Arts & Humanities > Theater & Drama Musical reviews: Wicked: 1 of 14
The magic of Wicked is created by the way the musical manages to seemingly tie up loose ends to a story near and dear to our hearts, doing so through powerful songs that deal with major struggles and triumphs of life. No matter where you are in your life, you can find encouragement or inspiration in the lyrics and the melodie... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Gifts & Gift Ideas (Other) What are the most returned Christmas presents?: 1 of 13
Ah, the season of holiday shopping, obligatory gift-giving and reciprocity is fast approaching once again! While this time-honored tradition is something most of us have been familiar with throughout our lives, mastery of the art of giving the perfect gift still eludes us. Thus, we often find our gifts being returned, and we ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Death of a friend: 18 of 200
HospitalityCome in.Can I take your coat?No? Why won't you stay?Can I offer you a drink?We have lemonade.How about some cookies?Freshly baked.No, he's still sick.The doctor said too much cholesterol,Too much sodiumToo much everything, I suppose.He had quite an appetite.I'll see if I can make itDepends on how he's doingWe alway... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Engagements & Proposals Is it an engagement without the ring?: 2 of 22
Whether you believe a ring is a materialistic indication of status, or a symbol of true commitment, it is, after all, just a ring. With a national divorce rate hovering around 50%, I can hardly believe that everyone who proposes with a ring is committed for life, and on the flip side, not everyone who is engaged, ring or no r... More..
Entertainment > Music (Other) Karaoke tips for beginners and regulars: 1 of 11
Among some of the worst social rituals that take place in modern times, singing at a karaoke bar is one of the classic, much-dreaded means of embarrassing yourself. Yet there may come a time when you must, for whatever reason you may have, be a karaoke star. Whether you go out with friends, on a business occasion, or on a dat... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Life Learning to take responsibility for your own behavior: 8 of 69
There's a new mantra that says by taking responsibility for a situation, you are taking control of it. On the flip side, by blaming others for the situation you are in, you are relinquishing control and deciding, right or wrong, that you have no control or influence over it. The profound implication is that, even in things yo... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Create your life list: 11 of 90
How would you like to have a roadmap for your life? Or a barometer of success, measured in your own terms? Life lists, or bucket lists, are just that. They are different than normal checklists, because they are more dreamy and fantastical. They are broad in perspective and often based on values; they are essentially what you'... More..
Home & Garden > Architecture Modern homes have grown too large: Agree or disagree: 2 of 16
In the land of excess, where our bagels are twice as large as they were thirty years ago, our large drinks resemble kegs and our luxury cars are built to climb mountains, is it any surprise that modern houses reflect our desire for bigger, better and more of it? It's the American dream to own a plot of land we can call our o... More..