I am a writer and an artist, as well as a special education teacher in Phoenix, Arizona. I hold a black belt in Karate and a brown belt (soon to be black) in Jujitsu. I am currently working on my first novel and transitioning from my career in education to a full time career in writing. I have a BA from Prescott College and a MA from Northern Arizona University. You may contact me at jewels85006@yahoo.com.

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life and all of its enjoyments

I know too much about ...

nothing, I am constantly learning.

My parents always told me ...

to be an individual and express myself succinctly.

My childhood ambition ...

was to be a language translator at the UN.

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there are too many to pick just one.

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to breathe; writing is an expression of my vitality.

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depends upon my mood, my range of interests is broad.

My first job ...

was forgettable.

My best moment ...

every moment that I am alive is my best moment.

My inspiration ...

comes to me from people, art, science and faith.

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Martial Arts Sparring Tips

There are many ways to be prepared for sparring. Some of them are technical in nature and some are psychological. In the psychological category, underestimating the opponent is extremely dangerous. Seeing your opponent for the first time and evaluating them based solely on physique is a major mistake. Your sparring partner may look like they are out of shape or slow, and surprise you! It is necessary to determine your psychological strategy beforehand. Reading Sun Tzu's, The Art of War is helpful in preparation for an important tournament, or, for that ma...

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