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What is Helium

About me - Chris Lawrence

First I need to say that I hate trying to describe myself in 200 words or less, but here is a brief description of what makes me tick...

I am willing to jump out of or off of anything higher than 900 feet from ground level. I take risks because I truly believe

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Jobs & Careers > Career Path & Goals Career goals: Why you should put society on the back burner & go after your dreams: 2 of 30
"Money, prestige, power...these are the tools you need to lead a worthwhile and happy existence." This is American society's core message, and this is why so many of us seem to lead such futile lives. Any society based upon such a shallow mantra should be viewed with skepticism and a burning desire for change. The problem wit... More..
Relationships & Family > Break-Ups & Exes Deciding when to end a relationship: 1 of 6
My ears ringing with obscenities and insults, I hung up the phone wanting nothing more than to curl up in a corner and cry. Breathing deeply, I called upon all the testosterone I could muster up to keep the tears at bay. Another girl, another year of my life seemingly wasted on the futile pursuit of true love. Not knowing wha... More..
Home & Garden > Home Interior How to finish a basement: 2 of 8
Don't be fooled by those who might tell you that finishing a basement is a quick and easy task. However with a little bit of home improvement know how, some elbow grease and a whole lot of free time, the ambitious homeowner can do much to turn a dingy basement into a comfortable and versatile living space. Step 1: Closely exa... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Trends Reflections on lifecasting: 9 of 32
Lifecasting is just one more reason for people to never leave the comfort of their homes...yet another scourge of the digital age. For those who may not be familiar with this new Internet fad, lifecasting is the act of documenting every moment of every day via portable video cameras worn on the lifecaster's body. A constant l... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating (Other) Childless as a choice: 5 of 14
The human need to reproduce confuses me. As a 27 year old male I have no idea what it feels like to have a biological clock, a maternal instinct, or a natural affinity towards children. While I understand that these intangible and mysterious traits do lurk in the recesses of most women's psyches, I am not satisfied as to thei... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: The holiday season in America: 4 of 11
Once again the holiday season is upon us. Just when we've put away the beach blankets and lawnmowers, we are accosted with commercials and magazine articles aimed at prodding us into starting our holiday shopping. I noticed the familiar signs of holiday mania in early October this year: Christmas ornaments on display next to ... More..
Relationships & Family > First Dates How to impress a girl: 32 of 73
There are countless ways to impress a girl and twice as many ways to repel her. What matters most is that you tailor your approach to fit the type of girl you are trying to impress. While in most situations it is better not to judge people by their outward appearance, approaching a girl cold is an exception to the rule. Appro... More..
Sports & Recreation > Sports & Recreation (Other) Surviving skydiving: When your parachute fails to open: 2 of 4
Your 60 seconds of freefall are up. Tracking away from your formation you glance at your altimeter, the needle quivering as you descend to 3,500 feet. Time to pull. You reach back with your right hand and throw your pilot chute into the raging 125 mile-per-hour winds ripping past your body. Three seconds elapse, then four. Th... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Safety Should everyone have the right to be a parent?: 14 of 26
Every time I begin dating a girl, the dreaded discussion of children seems to rear its head before we're even out of the honeymoon phase. Consistently I find myself justifying why I do not want to be a parent. In response, I always pose the same question: "Can you give me any single unselfish reason to justify bringing anothe... More..
Education > Teachers & Administrators Senioritis: Tips for motivating bored students in their last year of high school: 14 of 25
We have all been there: last semester of high school, the days getting longer, the smell of spring taunting us through the classroom windows. Senioritis is possibly the hardest part of Senior year, especially in that crucial final semester. Graduation day, summer vacation and the promise of never having to return to high scho... More..