I live in Illinois, right outside of Chicago. I am an only girl with three brothers. I have always been like one of the boys. I consider my self a bit of a dare devil, I will try anything at least once.

I have two beautiful lab mixes. One is black and one is white, they are sisters. They are the best dogs anyone could ask for! Those are my babies!

Although, I am 27, I have been through a lot in my lifetime. I believe, because of the experiences I faced, was a big reason why I continue to write. I have so much to say and express that there is no other way I can do that.

I have been writing since I was 18. Nothing really publishable but I always carried a notebook with me everywhere I went just in case I had a thought that would be worth jotting down on paper. I had a whole notebook full of notations and thoughts. At the time, my boyfriends mom had read my notebook and enrolled me into a writing class that had changed how I looked at writing. I began to write stories and I realized I wanted to write children stories and books. I had taken that class for about 2 years, then I stopped writing. I hit a time in my life where everything was just caving in on me. I gave up!

Within the last year I began to write again. I have been sending my stories to magazines, hoping they would choose my work, but nothing yet. This time I am not giving up. I am strong minded and I will achieve my success. I believe Helium caught my eye for a reason and I am glad I am here.

My passion is ...

writing and photography

I know too much about ...

what is on TV.

My parents always told me ...

what to do!

My childhood ambition ...

to be a vet and write books.

My favorite memory ...

sky diving

Why I write ...

because it is what I always wanted to do. Plus I always have something swirling around in my mind.

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

I watch all kinds of tv. Reality tv to drama. I listen to pretty much everything but Country. Sorry but I just can't do it!

My first job ...

was quite an experience. It pretty much paved the path to my current job. (metal refinisher) I was whatever they wanted me to be. I did inventory of corvette carburetors in semi trailers, summer and winter! I pulled orders for customers and restocked as well, not to mention being bullied by the many boys that worked with me! It was fun!

My best moment ...

hasn't really happened yet!

My inspiration ...

everything around me!

Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Prison

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Time Will Change

They took you away
Shackled and all,
Like a rabid animal.
I sat and watched,
As our enemies smile.
My nerves boiled with hate and vile.
Four years will pass,
With you locked in a cage.
Please come out with out any rage.
It was an accident.
Five to blame,
It was you who took the shame.
Inside you ponder,
Fear, and anticipate,
The longing words of "You're free at last."
Outside I wonder,
Tear, and hope it's not too late,
To make up four years from the past.
Letters, cards and pictures,
Have all been sent,
To keep you updated and in the present.
You ...

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