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I am a Public Relations professional who has a passion for writing more than just press releases. :) Since my childhood, I have channeled my wild imagination and creative spirit into writing, using what skills I have as both an outlet for personal thoughts

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Travel > Air Travel & Airlines Airplane bathroom etiquette: 1 of 16
We've all been there. Three sodas deep after a 4 hour layover, sitting on an idle plane cramped between a crying baby and sweaty guy. Just as you're about to get up to relieve yourself before the plane takes off, the seatbelt symbol lights up, trapping you in your seat as the plane prepares to ascend. You ask the flight atten... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teens (Other) Relaxation methods for stressed teenagers: 2 of 22
The level of stress that teenagers deal with today is higher than any previous generation. Along with the normal pressures of adolescents- fitting in, dealing with puberty, doing well in school- the added concerns of today's society brings even more cause for worry.To alleviate some of these pressures, there are certain forms... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Discipline Strategies What do children learn by doing chores?: 6 of 52
As children, we all hated the inevitable demands of our parents to clean our room, vacuum the floor, and set the table. But looking back, it's easy to see how these boring assignments we were forced to do helped to shape our ideas of hard work. Knowing that we could not watch TV until the dishes were cleared or that the trash... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Tribute to my first love: 4 of 32
It's the most exhilarating time of any young girl's life-the moment she realizes that she has fallen in love for the first time. It was no different for me. What started my freshmen year of college as a drunk flirtation quickly turned into drunk love.I was blind-sided by how easily I fell from like into love with him. He shat... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Psychology Anatomy of a codependent relationship: 5 of 31
Co-dependant relationships usually start off fairly innocent. The meeting of eyes leads to a nervous introduction, exchanging names and numbers while silently passing judgment. Then comes the first date, complete with awkward silences and random conversations. Finally, you realize the mutual attraction and similar tastes, and... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Society & Lifestyle (Other) Cry now, laugh later: 4 of 15
Emotions are funny things, the way they can escape from your grasp with just a few simple words or a running thought. One moment, you have complete control over how your mind and heart react to your environment, and then before you know it the emotional flood gates have somehow opened, releasing the pent up anger, sadness, an... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: The first day of work: 3 of 11
It was my first post-college job, but you would have thought it was my first day of high school. Like the skinny underdeveloped pubescent that takes her first steps through the big double doors of a new school, I once again felt like I was walking into an entirely new world, where people older and more stylish than me were wa... More..
Personal Finance > Credit Cards Pros and cons of arming students with credit cards: 3 of 11
For most college students, cash is a scarce commodity. Living expenses, tuition, transportation, and other expenditures add up quickly, and part time jobs only pay so much. Realistically, credit cards are a dangerous weapon to arm the wallet of a college kid with. The immediate satisfaction of spending usually outweighs the f... More..
Jobs & Careers > Starting Out How to make your best impression in your first days on the job: 4 of 14
No one likes being the new kid. The stares, the whispers, everyone constantly watching your every move, waiting for you to mess up. Starting a new job is like entering a new school; you want to do everything possible to fit in and be accepted.But a smart worker knows that in order to do so, there's a few rules that you must f... More..
Entertainment > Entertainment (Other) Things I honestly believe: 12 of 41
I Honestly Believe...I honestly believe that I will never find a man as good as my father. They just don't make 'em like him anymore! I come from a generation of men (if you can call them that) who are given too much, expected to contribute very little to society, and have taken no advantage of the wealth of opportunity that ... More..