: About Me

I graduated from Kent State with a BA in journalism and have worked at and written for weekly newspapers, daily newspapers, national automotive magazines, and several newsletters.
My writing career began way back in the 7th grade, when I volunteered to write something for one class' unofficial yearbook. A new project for the teacher at that time helped me to realize one of my true loves: writing. And it was also then that I got my first taste of a "byline" high.
Though most of my writing has been in the form of articles created through professional interviews, my favorite kind of written expression comes from the "hip" ~ and heart.
I always wanted to write my own column, one that would invoke thought, laughter, and inspiration. Who knows, maybe my new adventure on Helium will raise me to new heights of self-expression that will not only inform and create forums of higher thinking, but also allow me to carry out another love of mine: to entertain!
I'm looking forward to getting to know all of you!

My passion is ...

making people smile.

I know too much about ...

nothing.

My parents always told me ...

to smile.

My childhood ambition ...

was to be just like Cher.

My favorite memory ...

Hmmmm. I'm going to have to think about this one! Too many to choose from!

Why I write ...

To express myself, inform others and to, hopefully, sometimes entertain.

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

I am watching Grey's Anatomy and listening to just about any kind of music!

My first job ...

Ever? Was at Taco Bell.

My best moment ...

hasn't happened yet ...

My inspiration ...

The many wonderful people in my life.

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