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It has been almost a year since I graduated from college. I have finally left the world of retail behind me and have finally found my niche in a job that is related to my degree.

I try to write when I get the chance to and will hopefully be doing it regularly

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Food & Drink > Cuisine & Food (Other) Product reviews: Kraft Easy Mac macaroni and cheese: 8 of 12
Kraft Easy Mac was the best thing invented since sliced bread. Your are never too old to enjoy the little cheesy, creamy noodles and making it just became as easy as ever. Instead of taking the time to boil the water, cook the pasta, drain the pasta, etc., all it takes now is just a few minutes to enjoy a bowl of mac and che... More..
Education > College Life A college student's guide to career fairs: 6 of 9
Yes, they do give away pens and bags at career fairs, but don't let the free stuff be the only reason you go. The best free thing you can get at career fairs are company contacts. It's always best to go prepared to career fairs. Usually colleges will give out the information about which companies will be attending. Form a ga... More..
Entertainment > TV Show Reviews TV show reviews: Deadliest Catch: 4 of 6
I have been a dedicated viewer of Deadliest Catch since it began in 2005 on the Discovery Channel and even plan on buying the video game to be captain of my own crab boat, minus the freezing sleet, icy waters, and dangers of rogue waves. Deadliest Catch brings viewers into what is called "the most deadliest job in the world.... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: The top 10 things you want to do in your life: 194 of 287
Given my current situation right now, the first thing I want to do in my life is find a decent career. Here I am six months later after getting my bachelors and I am still working in retail. I never thought it would be so difficult to find a job after graduation. It is so frustrating to go to work, at a shoe store, and think... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Anniversary: 10 of 14
Your anniversary marks the day When you both said "I do." The two of you became as one, A marriage bright and new. A blind date is where it began those many years ago. It blossomed into love making you a permanent duo. "To love and to cherish in sickness and in health" it is in these words you have all your wealth. A partner... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Planning How to plan a wedding in one month: 12 of 16
Some say it can't be done, but planning a wedding in one month is very much possible and can be kept affordable. But if you want doves to be released, a choreographed dance routine, and a swan ice sculpture, it's best then to give yourself more than one month. My experience comes from the May nuptials of my brother, and now ... More..
Education > College Study Tips Deciding what to study in college: 16 of 21
It took me about three semesters to finally decide what I was going to study. I went through just about everything beforehand at least once. First it was genetics and forensics, then music, English, advertising, and then I settled on public relations. It was through my job as a tour guide on campus and some communication cou... More..
Education > College Life College life: Tips for making friends in your first year: 10 of 13
I know many new to college worry about leaving friends behind and trying to make new ones. The best thing I could recommend would be to just talk to everyone. In classes it's always easy to strike up conversations with people because you know for certain that you at least have the class in common. You can begin by just askin... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Fear: 24 of 31
I am convinced that rubberbands are the work of the devil. I can take spiders, snakes, heights, and water, but no fear is greater than my fear of rubberbands. I am convinced it is a result of having to wear braces in my pre-teens. I had the whole works. The metal, the headgear, retainer, and yes... the bands. Having band aft... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: How I know it's Christmas: 20 of 25
Ah Christmas! My second favorite holiday of the year. There are usually three sure-fire signs that let me know Christmas is here. The first being when I go to Walmart, Target, or Walgreens, and the inflatable snowmen are displayed right next to the inflatable Halloween black cat. It's almost like an artwork the way holidays ... More..