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I love to travel and have been to every continent. My favorite place I have been is Antarctica. I would really love to return there and spend a summer researching there. Some of my other interests include bowling, reading, and writing. I am also a crafter.

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Autos > Motorcycles & Scooters Essential motorcycle safety gear: 9 of 11
Helmet: A DOT approved helmet. You really should go for the full face one and despite what some say about it cutting down on your side vision it does not if you have a properly fitting well designed one. Having visor or wearing googles is a must to keep gravel, dust, etc. from your eyes and limiting your vision. It is good t... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Society & Lifestyle (Other) The greatest comeback story: 159 of 193
The NICU It was one of the hottest summers on record when he entered the world. I suppose he was just eager to begin living, but his timing appeared disastrous. The heat would not harm or even bother him that summer, as the season would change along with the weather before he ever left the building The Miracle Boy's First Vi... More..
Travel > Travel Services & Resources Travel website reviews: LonelyPlanet.com: 5 of 6
Lonely Planet is my second favorite travel planning research website (my top favorite is igougo.com). They also create my favorite travel guide books. One of the main features that I find puts them above the other guide book companies that have major content websites is that there forum is far more superior with it being ver... More..
Hobbies & Games > Crafts (Other) Make your own labels for candles and soaps: 6 of 7
In running my own soap making business I have gone through several verisions of what soap labels to use. Through all the versions it was always important to me that the labels had my business name (Kj's Crafts), the soap scent, and the ingredients. I have always used PowerPoint as the program to design the labels. In the end... More..
Sciences > Geology & Geophysics Understanding the three basic types of rock: 14 of 16
The three basic types of rocks are Igneous, Sedimentary, and Metamorphic. Igneous: If you know Latin, then the name of this type of rock gives you a big hint on how it is formed. For those that do not know Latin, "ignis" means "fire" in Latin. Thus igneous rocks are formed from when the magma that comes from a volcanic erupt... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Saying goodbye: 403 of 454
Poland's Son I never met him, I never heard him, But I felt I knew him. Driving through Wadowice, Where he grew up. I felt I knew him. Walking through St. Leonard's Crypt, Where he said his first mass. I felt I knew him. Kneeling near the Black Madonna, Staring at the golden rose, I felt I knew him. Hearing stories of the wa... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Going on safari: 9 of 10
Before leaving for South Africa, a small group of us from my class went and saw the Wild Safari 3D, an IMAX movie about South Africa's Big Five, but I never thought I would actually see all five in real life accept in a zoo. Upon entering Kruger the only animals of the Big Five that I was expecting to see were Elephants, and... More..
Travel > Air Travel & Airlines What to do when the airline loses your luggage: 9 of 10
First off to avoid being inconvenienced too much by lost luggage you should always carry important toiletries/medications in your carry on luggage, as well as things you cannot live without during your trip (such as your camera and its accessories if you are an avid photographer like ). It is also good to carry a spare pair ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Video game reviews: Animal Crossing: 9 of 10
Animal Crossing is among my favorite virtual real life games (My other favorite being the Harvest Moon Series). My favorite aspect of this game is the ability to decorate your house, as you wish. Although this game is not the action adventure game most game players are looking for these days, I love it because there really i... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Cloudy skies: 153 of 164
Winter on Campus 3 (Haiku) Clouds slowly cry rain Wind gently rustles tree leaves Quiet winter storm Written February 4, 2006 More..