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My dream has always been to become a writer. As a child I adored writing, and it showed. My grades in English were always more than acceptable, and teachers encouraged me to continue writing.

In high school and college I took as many English and writing classes

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Personal Finance > Credit Cards Should credit card companies be targeting college students?: 2 of 40
Credit card companies that target college students really shouldn't complain when they don't get their payments. Seriously, this tactic by credit card companies is foolish at best. College kids have little or no income and what little they may have is to be spent on tuition, books and other living expenses. Part of the colle... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Life of an anime fan: 1 of 16
The Life of an "old" anime fanFrom a young age I have been interested in sci-fi and fantasy, and other "unusual" kinds of fiction. I read Spiderman and X-men comics, I played Dungeons and Dragons, and I read Narnia as a young child and Lord of the Rings as I got older. It was only natural for me to move on to anime and manga ... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending Are savings from coupons worth the trouble of collecting them?: 5 of 51
There is no doubt that coupons can help you save money here and there. It is true that every little bit saved adds up over time. However, in order to get the most from coupon clipping you have to be willing to put in the time and effort it takes to really save money. If you don't plan carefully, and use coupons only for what ... More..
Personal Finance > Credit Cards Should teens have credit cards?: 9 of 77
Teenagers should not have credit cards. The best way to teach a teen about money matters would be to open a savings account for them as well as a checking account with a debit card. By doing this parents can teach them how to live within their means and how to create a budget. For the most part a debit card works just like ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Poets & Poetry Does the best poetry come from the heart or from the mind?: 14 of 115
Good poetry does most certainly come from the heart. No, not from the organ that pumps blood through the body, but from feelings. Those who have a talent for creative writing know that "the heart" can mean so much more than the definition of an organ in the human body. If you take the time to look it up in a dictionary or the... More..
Health & Fitness > Childhood Disorders ADHD and school-age children: 1 of 7
A child with ADHD faces many challenges both in school and at home. A parent can find it difficult discovering ways to help their child succeed in school. Communication between parents and their child's teacher is the most important factor in the success of that child in school. There are things parents can request from the t... More..
Business > Business News & Issues Is Wal-Mart bad for America?: 3 of 14
Wal-Mart is often criticized for its seemingly unethical business practices. It is also been said that those business practices are detrimental to the environment. While it's true that the company has taken measures to clean up its act in recent years, those small steps are really just a drop in the bucket when it comes to r... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Catholicism Being Catholic: What it means to me: 10 of 27
Before I can discuss what it means to me to be Catholic, I first have to address what it does not mean to be Catholic. To be Catholic means you should not judge someone because they are down on their luck. It does not mean that you should kick children out of the Catholic school because the parish is low on money, and the fam... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) A brief history of Bastille Day: 11 of 27
The storming of the Bastille took place on July 14, 1789. It is considered to be the root from which the French Revolution rapidly grew. While the prison only held seven prisoners at the time, and was set to be closed, it was a symbol of the monarchy's absolute power. Insurgents saw the capture of the Bastille as an end to th... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Independence Day and its meaning for Americans today: 17 of 41
Independence Day is the celebration of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the colonies independence from Great Britain. Unfortunately, for many Americans today it is simply an excuse to consume large amounts of alcohol, and to party all day and night. It's difficult to say whether or not these people know what... More..