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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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Style & Beauty > Style & Beauty (Other) Personal transformation: The extreme makeover guide: 10 of 20
A nip here, a tuck there- it's amazing how far some people will go to achieve physical perfection. More frequently than ever, men and women of all ages are resorting to complete physical transformations to improve their satisfaction both inside and out. From costly procedures to designer shopping sprees, extreme makeovers ar... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Stag party: 1 of 1
I browsed through the stack of mail, discarding the credit card offers and grocery store coupons before picking up the blue and red cardstock envelope. By the colorful print and swirly typography, I could tell it was an invitation. Oh great, another party that I wouldn't have a date to. I ripped the envelope open and pulled ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Life Why we should not fear death: 24 of 45
Lately I have been thinking a lot about death. Not contemplating it, just thinking about it. I wonder when mine will come, whether it will be accidental or natural (or, God forbid, planned). I wonder what material belongings and fortune I will leave for my loved ones when I go, or if I'll even have any to leave. Thinking of ... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: I don't do mornings: 11 of 14
I am many things-but a morning person is not one of them. I'm not even a mid-morning person. I reluctantly roll out of bed every morning completely unaware of where I am or how I got there. Slowly, the fog clears and I am once again thoroughly disappointed by the fact that, just like every other day, I just woke up. I can no... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Risky Child Behaviors Assessing the safety of Heelys shoes: 10 of 12
To those who are not familiar with Heelys, let me give you a visual: imagine you are in a crowded restaurant during the dinner rush. As you get up to excuse yourself to the restroom, you are blindsided by a seven year old who whizzes by on what you think are roller skates. After regaining your equilibrium, you realize that t... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: What I see: 16 of 19
Let's trade places, just for one day So that I can understand Why you say what you say Why you speak of such things That may never come true But you make me believe In me and you. Let's trade places, this could be fun You can worry and cry And I can play dumb You can question your decisions, Your self-worth, your past And I ... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Best day trips to take in Mazatlan, Mexico: 6 of 7
The historical Mexican culture is on full display in Mazatlan, the quaint beachside city in the Mexican Riviera. Known as one of the most popular Mexican tourist destinations, the town boasts beautiful beaches, shopper-friendly plazas, authentic Mexican food on every corner, and a booming night life. Whether you are seeing t... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values My top 10 comeback yearnings: 26 of 26
"My Top 10 Comeback Yearnings" With the beginning of each new year, I recall all of the mistakes and successes of the previous 12 months. I recollect the sorry excuses for men that I wasted months/weeks/days (hours, in some cases!) yearning for, only to discover that they were some combination of lame, corny, deceitful, smel... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Children's Activities (Other) Great books for preteen boys: 14 of 14
To a rambunctious pre-teen boy, reading is the epitome of boredom, something only geeks like to do instead of playing sports. Knowing how important reading is to the young mind, how to you get a boy to sit down with a book when all he wants to do is play in the mud and throw a ball around? The answer to this is to find a boo... More..
Jobs & Careers > Job Listings & Agencies How to use Monster.com during your job search: 4 of 4
Nothing is more stressful than looking for a job in a crumbling economy. But knowing the right tools to use to aid your job search is the first step in finding a new job. At Monster.com, by translating your professional skills into your job searching you can browse through dozens of relevant jobs and find positions that matc... More..