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University of Toronto - Third Year 3.74 GPA, working on improving that. *fingers crossed*

Interested in learning, especially those subjects that concern ideas and different lifestyles ( and relating those ideas to my own lifestyle ).

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Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Things I think about while waiting in line: 1 of 63
"Oh for the love of God", is my usual reaction when I approach the checkout at the grocery store , or anywhere in fact, that has a long winding line. You know, one of those lines that is so long that you don't know where it begins or ends, so you just join it hoping no one will yell at you for cutting in. Of course, whenever ... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Struggle in life: 6 of 128
Mountains are natural metaphors for life; a sign from God that speaks to us through nature. Ridden with obstacles, sharp edges and steep drops, a mountain represents everything in which a living being's life journey consists of.My mountain reaches the heavens, and I am nowhere near its peak. I have just begun my journey, but ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Setting Life Goals How to unlock your innate potential: 3 of 60
Our dreams are what sustain and propel society into the future. Everyday, we find ourselves day-dreaming about what life would be like if we got that job we've always wanted, or what we would do if we had a little more time to devote to family. Whatever they may be, the dreams we have are not random and meaningless. There are... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Being trapped: 12 of 115
The sun don't shine in my neck of the woods,And the trees that stand tall ain't my friends,I got no one to help me out of this hell,except a dirty devil waitin' for a soul to sell.There no way to tell if its night or day,Then again it doesn't really matter to me anyway,Not goin' anywhere any time soon,I'll be sittin' this her... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary Do celebrities deserve some level of privacy?: 11 of 76
An obsession with celebrity sightings has taken over the lives of millions of Westerners. Entertainment Tonight, Extra, The National Enquirer, TMZ, Perez Hilton, Popsugar, and countless other celebrity television shows, tabloids and weblogs prove that, in this day and age, what we think and talk about with our friends and fam... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Forming relationships for the right reasons: 2 of 9
The Thrill of the Chase"Do you remember when you were a child and when you begged you parents for that one special toy over and over and over again until they finally got it for you? You played with it for a week or two constantly, and then you got bored with it. You set it down and never played with it again. It seems that w... More..
Relationships & Family > New & Old Friends Harsh realities: Outgrowing friendships: 30 of 124
A day looms over us all. A particular day that is inevitable, and awaits our awakening to ourselves. This day varies from person to person, but, at some point in every human being's life, we must face the sad truth that the friendships that we once held so dear no longer captivate us, move us and inspire us. Life is growth; i... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Dreams: 205 of 654
RED RIVERRed river that passes through my garden,Outside my house painted in shades of black and grey,Flow with passion and rage like the blood in my veins,Petrify the senses with the trickle of each drop.Pass my red river and enter my mansion of broken dreams,Each room has a story; a past; a history,You can try to escape but... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Trees: 85 of 249
Trees stand Tall, Assured and deep rooted in the dirt; The Earth. They grow taller and spread branches That spread further and further each passing day. Seasons change, Years pass, They inch taller and wider, Their leaves become more lush, More vibrant and full of life, They breathe steadily and purposefully, Liv... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Frustration: 113 of 267
Hide your children,Because the Men have come searching,For the naive, the impressionable, the youth,The future of Mankind,Trained to obey,Force fed "the way",Made to become androids of a corrupt cause,With a fixation on taxation,What ever happened to masturbation?,The good times,The fly times,Hide your children,Because the Me... More..