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20 years old working at a gas station, still single and enjoying every minute of it. Although I don't write much on helium consitantly I still enjoy it when I have a small burst of inspiration that sends me on a writting spree. Usually this writting spurt

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Pets & Animals > Aquarium Fish Are fish high-maintenance pets?: 1 of 19
Fish are not at all high maintenance pets. Maintaining the aquarium in which they live is actually the hardest part of owning fish. Many beginners do not take this into account and either end up making lots of water changes or killing their fish. Setup, cleaning, and adding new fish are all factors that owners usually make mi... More..
Pets & Animals > Aquarium Fish Tips on caring for African Cichlids: 1 of 4
African cichlids are among one of the more temperamental freshwater fish. They are not as easy to care for as other fish just because od the environment where they originate from and their aggressive tendencies. They are amazing fish that exhibit all the color that you would expect out of a saltwater tank without the high lev... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Bush Administration George Bush's presidency: Time has run out for a positive legacy: 6 of 23
There is no doubt that the Bush legacy hurt McCain's run for presidency. Many people viewed the Republican duo of McCain and Palin as another Bush and Dick Chaney and as a omen of more of the same. Now that the time of Republican power in the white house is running out, can Bush make amends with the American people? Many thin... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: What I learned growing up around animals: 7 of 22
Animals are smarter and much more complex than anyone who doesn't know them would think. When my family first got our golden retriever, Sydney, for Christmas we thought we knew what she would turn out to be. She had a different idea and has showed us over the past three years we were dead wrong about our vision.Things were no... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: My everything: 3 of 9
I look for you in places, I never would have gone.I venture here and there to hear your voice, your song.I feel that I am gaining, you aren't too far from me.Yet when I feel the closest, my eyes can never seethe beauty of your smile or the moonlight in your eyes.I wish that I could find, just what is your disguise?I always ke... More..
Pets & Animals > Aquarium Fish Fish tanks: Water chemistry: 2 of 6
Water chemistry is a fancy word that aquarium owners like to use to describe what the water that they use contains. It just sounds better than walking up to someone and saying, "whats up with your water?" Among many chemical properties that regular water contains there is more than just chemical compounds floating around in t... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Insecure: 10 of 20
I want it all, but can I really have it?Nothing seems to be possible.See how I mess things up?Eyes all around me, looking in scornCut that out! I can't stand the eyes.Unimagineable grief, they look at me because I messed it up.Recluse is my only friend.Enduring the secluision from the judgement of the eyes More..
Pets & Animals > Aquarium Fish Tips for preparing aquarium driftwood and how to use it: 1 of 2
When setting up any aquarium you probably have heard the positive affects that can be attributed to drift wood. It contains places for bacteria growth, shelter for small fish, and can increase the beauty of your tank significantly. The only drawback is that driftwood from a store that is ready for aquarium use is expensive an... More..
Pets & Animals > Aquarium Fish How to make an aquarium perfect for cichlids: 1 of 1
African cichlids are some of the most beautiful fish that are available for fresh water tanks today. They're color is unmatched, the shape is graceful, and unfortunately so they are also very temperamental. The characteristics of the African cichlid and the area in which they live are the things that make this fish a challeng... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Separation: 139 of 229
All I feel is empty, beside the pain and grief.There seems to be nothing there, no hope of any relief.There is no way to try and hide all of my jealous fears.I want to be with you, and only you my dear.I ask and plead and beg, for you to come back home.I can not stand another thought, of another day alone.I may hear your voic... More..