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Hi, I'm writing,surviving, and loving life. I get so many inspirations, I am often overwhelmed. I love listening to people and reading works of authors, from literature to romance. I also substitute teach, assist artists, and everyday people. Seeking new experiences

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Sad endings: 1 of 59
I was always jealousof her.I also looked up to her.I don't know,if it was because of her,or because her familywas so much wealthier than mine.Or if it was because she was the thinrail, my mom always wantedme to be. Maybe,it was because she had blond hair.None of that matteredwhen we had fun.We jumped back flipsinto her pool i... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Trick or treating: 1 of 12
It was that Halloween night, I won't forget. The best night of my life. Being the youngest, finally I felt something was done just for me. I was so use to being pushed aside while all time and energy was spent on my sister and brother's costumes. Much to my surprise, in a new town and a new neighborhood, I had a trick or tre... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: The sailboat incident: 1 of 11
We drive up to the marina. The yachts are shining with their new coats of varnish. Floating in one of the rows is a woodn sailboat that could be the Santa Maria. The five of us are going to stay aboard this fifty-foot wooden yacht supposedly owned by Hitler. It won't be all fun andgames because we are accompanied by two Chape... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Feeling lost: 67 of 720
A well at least has an end,and hundreds of coin throwing people it can call friend.The black paint on a canvasmay be dark,but the artistpaints it whereto go, and givesit a shape.Even sadness runsout of the mindthrough the tears,And grey cloudsare lit by lighteningand are frightened awayby the sunshine.But in those momentsof m... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Dark thoughts: 4 of 38

My very existencedepends soley on me.Soley in termsof I can't sitback and be lazyfor to longor I will losewhatever I own.Some daysI get so tired.My mind racesin twirlingthoughts.I feel likeno peacecan be found.My dark thoughtscan sometimesconsume me.I am not good enough.Everyone is betterthan me.I am no good becauseI am not a... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet Tips Personal diet secrets: 1 of 9
Ever since I was thirteen years old I have worried at some time or another about my weight. I know I am not the only one, so I thought maybe I would write a little about my experience. The only true thing that I have learned from watching people that don't look like they have a weight problem is that it takes a lot of work to... More..
Relationships & Family > Online Dating Online dating: What every man and woman should know before searching for a soul mate online: 3 of 20
Online dating use to be taboo, but today it sure can beat boring bars, and offic hook-ups. Using online dating sites can bring you closer to people who are more like you. The web gives you a chance to meet people you would otherwise never come across in your everyday life. One of these people just may be the one you' ve been ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Nothing: 15 of 95
Nothing both beautiful and desperate,appears through lives tall and small.The meditative mindsits stillcrossed to stopthe overflowing thoughtsto achievenothing.The achiever triesto earn, to learnto reach a higher leveland fails.They feellike nothing.Until they tryagain, and again,this perhapsmakes the nothinggo away.There is ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Rage: 31 of 156
He stepped on the breaksafter an illegal U-turnjust because the cars werecoming fast.I crash into my rageat the thought ofgetting into an accidentin my carthat could have been prevented.The headlights of the other carare dimmed from the closenessof my bumper.The smoke from the tiresrises above the lightcompetition in the rear... More..
Sports & Recreation > Hiking & Backpacking Adventuring outside of state parks: 2 of 10
Adventure, fresh air, the road less traveled, freedom, these are some of the thoughts that may lead you from the path cut down for visitors in the state parks. State parks are a great way to see nature but they can sometimes feel civilized with there maintained paths and modern amenities. If you want to adventure or camp outs... More..