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About me - Kelly Weidenfeld

Hello.

I am 22 years old and come from Long Island. I grew up in a semi-large suburb (32,000 people). I had lots of fun growing up in a suburb outside of New York City. I take it for granted now that I live away from it.

Currently, I reside in Los Angeles.

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Education > College Life How to save on your college books: 1 of 21

According to The College Board, the average student spends, about $900 on books every year. With all the financial strains students face, some don't have enough money to buy all the books they need. According to The Campus Store Association, 57 percent of college students don't buy all the books they need. While many schools...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Death of a loved one: 52 of 562

Forget Ago How are you not standing beside me anymore? No ones there greeting me from the door. Touching the bed sheets, my hand trembles. My mind aches to forget what it remembers. The flood in my eyes break from its levee. Grief can even leave the strong feeling heavy. Looking at the closet with your clothes. Your scent da...
Education > College Search Choosing a college: How important is location?: 1 of 7

Imagine you're buying a house. The house is beautiful and has everything you have ever wanted in a house. Big bedrooms, the right amount of backyard, and enough counter space to make big dinners on. However, you look outside and the location is not what you expected. College locations are varied and not fit for everyone. You...
Education > College Life College life: Tips for making friends in your first year: 2 of 10

Making new friends in a new place can be stressful and hard to do. If you've been in the same place all of your childhood, it can be even harder. Many students get homesick because not only do they miss their famiy, they miss their friends back home. Some tips below may help with making friends that may become important to y...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Feelings: 167 of 747

Leaving It All This is my time to find out. My suitcase carries as much as it can fit I leave the keys under the doormat and get onto good old Route 66. Doing it all after my life took a major hit. It was days ago when I told you. A better job, new city, new life. Making more money than I every thought. Right now, they said,...
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Lars and the Real Girl: 2 of 8

When you think of the most heart-warming movie of the year, you wouldn't think of a story about a man and a town bonding with a Real Life doll. Lars (Ryan Gosling) is a man who can't connect with humans. He doesn't like to be touched, emotionally or physically. He wears a scarf as a security blanket around his neck, made by ...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Eating: 7 of 24

It tempts me. The smooth surface. The rich, thick piece. It salivates me. Fingers unwrap the concealed treat. It has started to sweat onto my fingers. The discomfort is not bothersome. It crawls into my mouth. My tongue dances. My mouth has watered. Waterfalls form at the corners of my mouth. I savor another piece. I can't h...
Local Guides > Los Angeles Best cheap eats in Los Angeles, CA: 1 of 3

Living in Los Angeles is expensive. Stretching your money out is important when the rent is high, gas prices aren't cheap, and paying for parking everywhere you go. So when you have to delve out all that money, how does one eat at a good price? Here are my top 5 places, in no particular order. 1. In-N-Out Burger. (www.in-n-o...
Education > College Life Assessing the cost of living off campus: 2 of 5

When you finally decide to leave campus housing, you realize how easy it was living there. Now that you have decided to move out, or you are graduating, there are many things to think about. The cost of living off campus depends on where you live. Although, here are some basic things to know, and have, before you move out. 1...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Past, present & future: 51 of 112

Vault Guess where I am I am sitting in a vault of your hate You rant on and on about faithfulness And how you suffered a bad fate. "It's karma" you say Karma coming back to taunt Disguising your excuses as beliefs Thinking your lies are something to flaunt I push and pull this door Too heavy for me to open up. You torment me...