Helium.com | View David Aaron White's articles http://www.helium.com/users/243511.xml View David Aaron White's articles en-us Copyright Helium.com Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:23:52 GMT Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:23:52 GMT I've written some pretty disturbing material when I'm unhappy. No, I don't mean disturbing as in "suicidal," or "horrific," but I mean disturbing ... http://www.helium.com/items/1656147-negative-writing Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:23:52 The holidays are generally a time for rest: if you're a college student, you might come home to see your family and take a break from schoolwork; ... http://www.helium.com/items/1656134-winter-fitness-routines Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:08:30 Sibling rivalry can tear families apart. If you have two or more children who each want to be the "best" in the eyes of their parents and peers, t... http://www.helium.com/items/1656064-sibling-rivalry Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:30:26 Mystery stories need villains in order for there to be a plot because the protagonist needs a challenge if the author wishes the story to be engro... http://www.helium.com/items/1653881-creating-a-good-villain Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:19:29 Story ideas don't grow on trees; something that valuable isn't so easily accessible. Especially when you need creative writing ideas, story ideas c... http://www.helium.com/items/1651912-how-to-find-writing-ideas Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:27:46 As much as I love sitting down to write with nothing except my laptop and a bottle of Gatorade, I've realized that there are other tools that write... http://www.helium.com/items/1651887-writing-tools Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:52:22 I love reading; I've been reading since I was two years old, and have thoroughly enjoyed it for most of my waking life. It is the activity I can tu... http://www.helium.com/items/1651861-finding-writing-ideas Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:27:45 Being a writer is pretty frustrating. We spend hours each day typing, printing, self-editing, and marketing our work; yet this doesn't even guaran... http://www.helium.com/items/1650428-being-a-writer-is-frustrating Sun, 15 Nov 2009 03:13:24 Think about something happy: a memory, a loved one, an activity you enjoy, a heart-warming book you recently finished, or an accomplishment that m... http://www.helium.com/items/1650409-how-to-write-positively Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:24:21 I hope I'm not around to have to listen to the English language in 100 years. If we take a look at how people spoke 100 years ago, they were much ... http://www.helium.com/items/1650391-evolution-of-english Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:06:42 Facebook chat is very similar to every other instant messaging service out there except for the fact that you don't have to worry about memorizing ... http://www.helium.com/items/1648724-facebook-chat-is-slow Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:18:39 I have had firsthand experience with the power of Facebook notes; in fact, one could say that writing one Facebook note salvaged a failed relation... http://www.helium.com/items/1648178-facebook-notes Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:12:37 A Facebook wall is a part of one's Facebook profile that allows for easy, yet public, communication between friends on the most popular social net... http://www.helium.com/items/1648119-facebook-wall-posts Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:17:35 Christmas can be a very tough time of the year to work out because there's just so much to do! Sure, if you're a student, then you'll come home fo... http://www.helium.com/items/1646191-winter-workouts Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:09:26 Why let the weather stop you from getting in a good workout? Seriously, does the weather stop you from living any other aspect of your life? Do yo... http://www.helium.com/items/1646179-working-out-in-winter Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:55:38 The holidays are a good time to get active because you're on vacation. Most employers offer a holiday break; so do most schools and universities. ... http://www.helium.com/items/1646168-holiday-workouts Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:34:15 Christmas doesn't have to interrupt your usual exercise routine because no holiday has to interrupt your usual exercise routine. Sure, you'll prob... http://www.helium.com/items/1645926-exercise-during-the-winter Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:19:05 Cold outside? A cold winter doesn't have to interrupt your exercise routine because you don't have to do all your exercise outside and can easily ... http://www.helium.com/items/1645907-running-in-the-cold Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:05:54 If you work all day, then you might find it hard to stay in shape. You could wake up at six, shower, dress, and drive to work, then not come home u... http://www.helium.com/items/1645518-exercise-during-the-day Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:37:43 College: The Final Frontier. Well, no, the only final frontier in life is death, but to a high school student, college is the most important destin... http://www.helium.com/items/1645079-when-to-start-looking-for-colleges Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:43:28 I love my dad. I'd never say it to his face, but he's strong, dedicated, and manages to put everything in perspective even during tough times. I c... http://www.helium.com/items/1643406-having-a-work-aholic-parent Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:40:02