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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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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 tha... More..
Style & Beauty > Fashion Trends & Styles Rio Grande Valley: 2008 Spring and summer fashion trends: 6 of 19
Nothing says spring and summer like the return of bold colors, sun dresses, and sandals. After months of sun deprivation, now is the time to ditch our winter jackets and dig out our slinky tops and short shorts! But with a new season comes new trends, and 2008 is no exception. This spring and summer, we can count on a mixtur... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Commentary What qualifies a man as dating potential?: 14 of 40
Every modern woman still wants to believe that fairy tales do exist- that Prince Charming will come sweep her off her feet so she can leave the heartache of her past behind and live happily ever after. But what if Prince Charming doesn't hang out in your neck of the woods? What if, until you find him, you might just have to ... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Achievements since high school: 3 of 8
Reflecting on high school is bittersweet; while we enjoyed the parties and the dances and the memories, it is also a very strange feeling to reminisce about what we thought our future would be like, and then realize what different paths our lives ended up taking. I was always an over-achiever. I aimed high and believed that ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Mourning a person who is still alive: 3 of 8
As young girls, we were inseparable companions, teammates, and partners in crime. As grown women, we are strangers to one another, virtually non-existent in each other's eyes. I mourn the loss of my friend Sandy. Sandy and I were like two peas in a pod. We were both rambunctious tomboys, tearing up the softball field and com... More..
Food & Drink > Dining Etiquette How tipping works: 35 of 87
On the scale of social decency, tipping is seen as one of the most important ways of measuring one's understanding of the acceptable ways of treating service people. How well-or poorly- one tips is a good indicator of how adept they are to societal standards. So what's the big deal? Why is it that how one tips has come to be... More..
Style & Beauty > Fashion Trends & Styles Fashion trends for Spring/Summer 2009: 8 of 19
Only two words can describe the 2009 spring and summer collections: recession chic. As wallets shrink, style does not wane, and the trends of the this year prove to be rich in texture, color, and print. Undoubtedly, the biggest trend of the year is bright colors. Hues in the color of the rainbow are adding a happy kick to th... More..
Food & Drink > Recipes (Other) Ten diet-friendly freezer treats: 5 of 11
When hunger strikes, the last thing you want to do is spend an hour whipping up an elaborate meal. Pots , pans, and spatulas are not exactly your idea of a good time when you're starving and grumpy, and the delivery guy might start judging you if he has to bring you one more greasy chow mien dish. So when your growling stoma... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News Top celebrity comeback predictions in 2008: 7 of 15
Rehab stints, jail sentences, divorce drama, and plastic surgery rumors-those are just some of celebrity shenanigans that happened in 2007. Whether we were watching CNN or MTV, or reading the New York Times or Us Weekly, the relentless stories about the ups and downs of the famous-and infamous- were inescapable. So with the ... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Form letter in response to criticism: 58 of 121
Dear Under-Qualified and Over-Paid Coworker: I want to begin by sincerely apologizing for unknowingly doing your work for you. In my attempt to follow orders of our mutual superior, I undertook the painstaking task of inputting words into a spreadsheet, otherwise known as data entry. Although a challenging duty, I managed to... More..