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My first story was written at age 7, it was about a little girl who gets three wishes and it was 10 pages long. I have been writing ever since. Now at age 28, I'm hoping to turn my "hobby" into a career. So below here is a list of my favorite things, the best

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Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Choices: 1 of 14
Mark remembered the exact moment when he finally was in remission. It wasn't just the day when his team of doctors finally gave him a clean bill of health; it was also the day that he got an invitation in the mail with a letter that read, "Please come, I would like you to be my escort." Mark was cordially invited to the weddi... More..
Relationships & Family > Gay & Lesbian Issues Should homosexuals receive all the rights and benefits of marriage?: 13 of 130
God has no place in civil rights. That statement may seem outrageous to some but it's true. What I consider to be moral or anyone in this country, has absolutely nothing to do with equal rights. Being raised a Catholic, I was told that homosexuality is a sin. That committing a homosexual act will send you straight to hell in ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Relationships: 94 of 451
GriefOur journey together has finally ended.I stood there, overlooking my mother's casket.I though about my own life, I was 28 and from that moment my life would be forever changed.Looking around at the sea of faces, all strangers.They could not give me comfort; only increase the solitude I felt at that moment.The gap my moth... More..
Entertainment > Music (Other) What is the best song of all time?: 15 of 35
What constitutes a great song? There is much debate over what makes a great song and what that song should be. In my humble opinion there are only two requirements immediately come to mind. 1) It must be catchy, because if you can't remember the melody, you won't remember the song. There have been many one hit wonders that ha... More..
Entertainment > Movie Characters & Performances Best actors of all time: 27 of 58
To be able to come up with a best actor of all time one must stop for a minute and think, What is acting? A simple question that does not come with a simple answer. If one where to think of acting by it's definition, it means to assume the role of another. But, to do it well - that's acting. An actor is a chameleon, someone w... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Relationships: 47 of 95
Part I of Novel Titled - UnfinishedIt had been three years since Kelly had last heard anything from Mark. He occasionally sent her an email, especially around the holiday season. Three years ago when her divorce was finalized, she received a card in the mail from him that simply read, "Pick yourself up, dust yourself off, sta... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: My most memorable Fourth of July: 33 of 64
Fourth of July, for me, has always been a day of family barbecues, parades and fireworks. Whenever I think back on Independence Days past, I think about one in particular. It was a dreary day that July 4, 2001, although it was slightly raining, the temperature was still warm enough to sit outside and watch the fireworks. Some... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization This too shall pass: How every obstacle hindering your way to success is subject to change: 55 of 94
There's an old saying that goes, when life gives you lemons, make lemonade. Most people when given that advice by a friend or a relative when faced with adversity in their life just nod their head in agreement but do nothing. Your life will never change if you sit on the couch and accept that things are the way they are and t... More..
Entertainment > Television (Other) The best tv shows on dvd: 16 of 20
There are far too many shows that have made their way to DVD; I say this because I believe the whole point to purchasing a show on DVD should be because it is no longer on television. Why would you really need to buy the last season of Supernatural when you can watch it online for free? To me, the whole point of buying a TV s... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Broken love: 243 of 277
I know you loved me onceA long time agoWhen life was easierEven though I always lied to youYou could see past that and into my soulI took that for grantedNow I'm filled with regretAlone againLife is easier this wayYou always knew that I couldn't be true to youNow I know that I couldIt's never easy when your heart gets involve... More..