I write, I argue, I laugh, I read, I watch TV. Good food shared with family and good friends is my idea of heaven on Earth.

My passion is ...

Family, friends and chocolate. Not necessarily in that order.

I know too much about ...

The American Revolution.

My parents always told me ...

To work hard and be a good person. Oh, and to stop arguing so much!

My childhood ambition ...

To be a famous actor.

My favorite memory ...

Sitting in my room as a child and getting lost in my books

Why I write ...

To quiet the voices in my head

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

'Wicked' by Gregory Maguire and I watch pretty much everything on TV.

My first job ...

Hostess at Bob's Big Boy. Remember those?

My best moment ...

Graduating from law school

My inspiration ...

My family and friends

Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness How to be stress-free in 7 ways

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(1) Exercise. Stress often begins in the brain, and the release of hormones that make a person hyper alert. These hormones weren't designed to be released over a prolonged period of time, so stress literally throws your body out of whack. Exercise releases "good hormones" in the body, helping it to relax which minimizes the negative effects of stress such as irritability, moodiness, and tension headaches. Exercise also helps boost your immune system, reduce blood pressure and helps your body stay healthy, which can all help you fight stress much better. There are a wide range of exercise p...

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