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Currently, I am attending college full time to obtain my Masters degree in English (Minor in Journalism). I have been an active member of Helium for two years. I am soon to be a graduate from the 'Long Ridge Writers Group' http://www.longridgewritersgroup.com/,

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Style & Beauty > Fashion Trends & Styles 1980s style and fashion ideas: 1 of 12
Best remembered for the sketchy music, outlandish attire, plastic jewelry and accessories, and all things neon, the eighties give you a feeling that is similar to waking up with a bad hangover. You know that you had a blast while it lasted, though you aren't quite sure why, and some of it is a bit hazy. Being a child of the ... More..
Relationships & Family > Romance & Sexuality Living a life without sex: 2 of 22
I'm sure that there are not many people that live a complete life of celibacy, outside of a religious sect, anyway. There are people that do refrain for certain periods of time for various reasons. Some people might do it for religion, others may because of a lack of partner, some because they just aren't in the mood for it.... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes Unforgettable female country music singers: 1 of 11
If we look past the aesthetics of country music, we will see sillouhettes on the horizon of pioneer women gone by. Some are but brief shadows, and some are merely lounging in the shade, but they all once were surrounded by a golden aura that was beaming with talent. The women of country music were all trailblazers for the pr... More..
Entertainment > Television (Other) Things I have learned from watching TV: 1 of 11
As a means of escape from my dull, everyday, work-filled, stress induced life, I turn to my confidant the television. As someone with a creative mind that runs in overtime, i like to spare myself the thought process of my daily routine by watching someone else in their daily routine. People call it the boob tube, but I have ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Archives Christmas 2007: Gift ideas for grandma from $10 to $25: 1 of 11
Grandmothers are usually the heart of a family. They are the ones that we all turn to in times of need or despair. It would only be right that we would want to splurge for them during the Holidays. Often times, though, Granny is anti-splurge, isn't she? She, who lives to sift through the treasures at the thrift store, and pr... More..
Relationships & Family > New & Old Friends What MySpace did for me: 3 of 31
Knowing several people who were MySpace users, I was highly skeptical about it. Most of the people that I knew were either young and naive or very immature. So, of course I was not interested in becoming a MySpacer myself. It looked a wee bit dangerous because everyone could see anything that you post, and it seemed a bit, w... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Views on abortion: 22 of 223
Since abortion is the most volatile debate that we have ever seen, there may never be an acceptable motive that everyone will agree on. Thus, it should be deemed a personal choice. It is also a medical decision, hence it should be a private matter. It's probably true that not everyone that has an abortion does so while in a ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Who & What is Helium What you learn about yourself by joining Helium: 2 of 20
Upon first finding Helium, I didn't quite know what to make of it. Since I was searching for a place where I could write, as well as learn, I immediately signed up as soon as I read the basics. Then I began perusing some of the titles that were already published onto the site and was astonished. I quickly learned that there ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > New Year's Decorating ideas for New Year's Eve: 1 of 10
Ever heard the phrase that goes; "Whatever you are doing when the clock strikes twelve is what you will end up doing throughout the rest of the year." If this is the case, we should celebrate the New Year with a bang, but instead we start it off with a noisemaker. We're all used to the traditional streamers confetti, and tho... More..
Entertainment > TV Networks & Industry TV network reviews: Spike TV: 1 of 10
Oozing machismo, and assuaging the ego's of man viewers everywhere, Spike TV embarked upon us as a refuge for the men, from the other channels that are not geared toward them. Dubbed television for men, the channel boasts macho movies, hard core television shows, and dude centered entertainment. Their latest motto is 'Get mo... More..