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I am just an average guy, with some unique characteristics.

I love a lot of things.

Hate very little.

I am an Eastern Orthodox Christian.

I love to write, and that's about it, really.

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Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Change: 4 of 105
It's said as time passes, and as a youth grows up, their personality changes. Slowly but surely, the toddler becomes a child, the child becomes an adolescent, the adolescent becomes a young man or woman and the young man or woman reaches adulthood. And with this progression, the personality changes. But what if the entire p... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Why we write: 7 of 182
Why do we write? We write for many reasons. We write to learn, we write to remember, we write to escape, etc. One guy will write a story about a far away land, a palace under siege in the final battle of a war, with himself as the heroic knight to save the fair princess. Another person will write a humorous story to make his ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teens (Other) Guide to teen slang for parents: 1 of 7
THE GUIDE TO AMERICAN TEEN SLANG FOR THE UNKNOWING PARENTVOLUME 1. VERSION 1.Foreword:This guide is for entertainment purposes, and although it can be used as an informational tool, the content here should not be taken too seriously.NOTE: Certain words may not seem grammatically correct, but for the sake of authenticity they ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Living in a dream: 13 of 59

THE BLISSThe waves of the beach.The stillness of the lake.The beauty of the river.It's too much to take.The birds in the sky.The creatures in the sea.The peace I feel in this place.It will consume me,Lord, I feel so free.Here, I can feel relief.How can anger exist here?Here, there is no grief.Lord, how could I deny?You've sho... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Consequences: 5 of 14
The following letter was sent from a principal to a troublesome student.TO: Mr. Jacob B. Toekman, Student, Fabricated HighFrom: James R. Toekman, PrincipalSubject: RE: Your ReportDear Mr. Toekman,I have received your report, "How to be Less of a Jerk", which you handed into your English teacher yesterday. I am pleased that yo... More..
Entertainment > TV Genres & Trends Has the trend toward Reality TV improved the quality of television shows?: 35 of 87
I believe Reality TV is a television format that for the most part is corrupting our standards. There are some reality shows that I do not have a problem with, but for the most part, the term "Reality TV" only brings to mind that it is OK to show off selfish and egotistic standards, for the sake of entertainment. In fictonal ... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Paranormal: 36 of 79
The Time Hoop. HELP! Somebody please help! I'm stuck here! All these weird guys are following me! I've gotta hide! Okay, they can't see me, I've secured myself under the bleachers. I'm safe, for now. Oh man, how did I get myself in this mess? Well, I've got no way out of here until those creeps are gone, so I guess I should j... More..
Computers & Technology > Peripherals & Accessories Tips for buying a webcam: 2 of 4
There are many great accessories to maximize your enjoyment/productivity of the Information Super Highway, A.K.A, the Internet. One such invention is the Webcam, a tool/accessory which allows you to broadcast and/or record video, and take pictures. It is truly a wonderful invention used everywhere from the offices of a large... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The tide turned: 5 of 8

You have won.I am down.You have won. Take your crown.I was cast down, I fell. Now, I know.I'm bound...for Hell. I was ensnared by your lie.Now, I know.You rejoice as I cry.No, wait. You can't win.No, wait.He's taken my sin.The tide has turned.Yes, it's true.The sin, it's burned.He is here.Christ returns.He is Here.The evil bu... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Love humor: 35 of 49
Love HurtsFeeling so sappyFeeling so happyShould be wearing a crownSo why do I have a frown?He got the girl of his dreams.It's great, or so it seems.Girls tell him he's hot.They tell me I'm not.He feels like king of the earth.I'm left here with all the hurt.I'm left here feelin' like dirt.He's so happy and sappy.I'm here feel... More..