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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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Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Living with one kidney: 5 of 6
Almost three months ago I had my left kidney removed through laparscopic surgery. The problem with my kidney began about three years ago from what I can remember. I would get an annoying discomfort on my left side, as though someone was jamming their finger into my side and keeping it there. Occassionally with the discomfort... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: What kind of person are you: 43 of 51
If there's ever a place to come face to face with myself, I suppose this would be it. I am a people-pleaser. I have a tendency to put others before myself which I sometimes wish I wouldn't. Although I really don't care what people think of me, I definately prefer to be liked by everyone. I am emotional and senisitive. In a r... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Remembering loved ones through cooking: 30 of 35
Although my grandmother has not passed away, she suffered a major stroke that left her confined to a wheelchair, unable to walk, speak, and cook her wonderful foods. Sometimes it feels as though she's gone the way my family reminisces about her cooking. She and my aunt live only one house down from my family, so she was alwa... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes The first time I sang karaoke: 104 of 121
My first experience with karaoke came eight years ago at a little pub with some of my good friends at the time. I believe it was someone's birthday and we went to celebrate, and it just so happened to be karaoke night. After some jokes and teasing about someone getting up to sing, myself and two other girls finally worked up... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Why people own pets: 25 of 29
I can have the worst day ever, be sad and crying, and without having to know why, my dogs will come sit next to me because they just know I need comfort. That is why I have pets. No matter what goes on in my life, I know that my dogs will always be there to make me laugh and comfort me. I have been an animal lover all my lif... More..
Autos > Auto Repair (Other) Fascination (and obsession) with "pimped out" vehicles: 9 of 10
Thanks to movies like "The Fast and the Furious," "pimped out" vehicles were shot in to the mainstream and were catching the attention of everyone. Although many of the cars being worked on are Japanese makes, American brands also have their share of the category. It's no guess that with shows like NOPI and SEMA that there d... More..
Food & Drink > Breads, Grains, Pasta & Rice What is your favorite cereal?: 13 of 14
If there's one thing I love... it's definately cereal. I can eat in at any time of the day and sometimes do have it as my three meals. I would have to say the Lucky Charms is my favorite. Although when I was younger I don't remember there being that many marshmallows shapes in it as there are now, but still I love it and wou... More..
Education > College Life College life: What to expect during your first semester: 16 of 17
First of all, don't be afraid if you get overwhelmed. For some students the transition from high school to college is a big move. Suddenly you have to pay for all your books, you have tons of reading to do and papers to write, there's big midterms and finals, and instead of having maybe 20 classmates, you'll have 200. You ca... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Learning to drive: 16 of 17
I remember I was 14 years old when my family began teaching me how to drive. It was mainly my aunt that would take me out early to the mall parking lot to practice until she eventually let me leave the parking lot and on to the streets. Unlike some teens that got to practice in nice little Corolla or at least a Volkswagon, I... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Things I think about while waiting in line: 60 of 63
Sadly most of our lives are spent waiting in lines or at stop lights. These are the times when I seem to have the most random thoughts of the day. Here are some: I've contemplated the reasoning behind putting braille on the buttons of drive-thru ATMs. If a person were to be legally blind, what would they be doing driving a c... More..