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I'm currently attending Sonoma State University in order to achieve my BA in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting (maybe finance). And maybe, I might minor in creative writing!
I work at my local library and enjoy reading, writing, and

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Mother: 31 of 213
Momma CricketForever gratefulfor the icing on the cake-your delicate kindnessa top a personality of warmth.And I say thank youwith words lacking strength;for, there is not enoughgratitude which can be spoken,nor written, which encapsulatesthe feelings of my heart;you are my mother-spiritually:caring, hopeful, and eternal in y... More..
Personal Finance > Managing Debt Good debt vs. bad debt: Is there such a thing?: 11 of 29
As consumers, we are used to having our pocketbooks pulled in every direction by products that we don't necessarily need but often want. And as time progresses, we often find ourselves waist deep in a pile of bills, payments, and receipts beyond belief. Also known as debt. Yes, debt! And you may ask yourself, isn't all debt ... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Making choices: 41 of 75
Those were my exact words when I first laid eyes on the perfect plot of land. My close friend Marrin and I traveled all across the country back roads of Alabama in the summer of '42 looking for a decent amount of land. She knew it had always been my dream to own a few acres, but I was unable to ever tell her how grateful I tr... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Life's journey: 186 of 307
Gunshot AwakeningWe live here,outside the noise.Always expected to stay the same.The day, the hours, etc.The sands of time continue to falland I know better, yet take grantedwhat is carefully rationed to us all.Wondering-wishing-for each momentto be like the previous and notlike the next. However, nothing isas stagnant as it ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Love: 540 of 784
Sweet TomorrowA picture's worth a thousand words;our pictures,so gently memorable,with tongues let loose-coated sweet with emotions,butterscotch, and a pale handto which I would hold onto forever-shall never be relinquishednor forgotten by my mind or heart.And I promise,a day will come forthin which we will tell a taleof a th... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Secret love: 3 of 4
Jule's Story I've been working as a receptionist, in central Shutter City, at the DoubleD Corporation. An anti-deforestation company in the middle of what could only be considered the leading contemporary tech-city in the country. I received average pay, for tedious work, from dull managers. But it put money into my pocket an... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The masks we wear: 135 of 171
Burdened LightYou are a rock star.So famous-a segmented shellcontrived by the emotionsof your adoring fanatics.Yet you can't help to ponderwhy you are who you are.And you hide from it allfrom within the clutteredwastelands that areyour lingering thoughts,and quite literally from behinda pair of shades. Simplicityis missing fr... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Feeling lost: 601 of 720
EnolaAlone, orloneliness evolvedinto something else;hunger, perhaps?Not quite sureempty desks all around;they vacantly say hello,and I politely wave backhoping for their reply.But I wince and feel anguishas those unfamiliar to mewalk through the squeaky door to my right.And they squash my transparent acquaintanceswith the wei... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: About friendship: 272 of 305
Laughing at YouIt's funnyand I'm laughing out loudhow you can consider so many people your close friends-but then, me finding any humor in it allis just me being sarcastic.It's a crazy feeling, however,when someone that you don't keep in contact withsends you her new phone number-and to me, that means a lot.Because the people... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Food humor: 29 of 32
Peanut ButterI pick up the peanut butterand I open up the jar.I spread it and glide itover the fresh warmed bread.The mixture of smells tingle the nostrils;the peanut butter and bread say helloto each other.The first time they have ever metand they are gettingquite provocative.The smooth brown skinglosses and shinesagainst th... More..