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Aspiring to do everything all at once, all the things I love revolve clearly around being creative and expressing who I am. I write about the things I know and am passionate about, and I also write to bring awareness to the topics that are very important to

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Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Living with depression: 1 of 182
I was a bug-eyed fourteen year old girl making that difficult transition from a tiny little public school into high school, and I couldn't be more terrified. I was different to begin with - being teased and bullied in public school because I was in the unpopular group, and they made me aware of this almost every single day. L... More..
Style & Beauty > Fashion Trends & Styles Should Goths be allowed to wear what they want without being judged?: 1 of 44
As someone who has embraced the Gothic Subculture for several years, I know exactly what it is like to be judged. I know what it's like to be sitting on the subway train being gawked at by passengers; I know what it's like to be minding my own business only to have someone whisper to their friends about the way I look; I know... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet Tips How to live a low-sodium lifestyle: 1 of 18
Living in a small town that houses one of the largest salt mines in the world, I thought of it as my duty to tell you about salt. We spread it on our roads and our sidewalks. It melts ice, leaves your shoes and pant-bottoms soiled and dried-out, and we rely on it to keep us from slipping and falling as we step foot through ou... More..
Health & Fitness > Mental Health (Other) Is suicide a personal right?: 5 of 69
It is a matter of perception. Each person is going to have their own opinions on whether they stand on one side of the circle or the other. Death can be looked at in a fearful or beautiful way. It can be looked down upon and dreaded, or death can be dismissed, and the life celebrated. But suicide is looked at differently, as ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Scrapbooking & Paper Crafts Tips for scrapbooking your wedding memories: 1 of 12
How do you remember your wedding? Do you simply walk down memory lane by gazing upon that beautiful gown hanging dustily in your closet, or do you take out the photo album and admire your wonderful Wedding photographs - ones of your friends and family all closely gathered, all celebrating the most beautiful day of your life. ... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes Clearing up misconceptions about emo: 1 of 11
Like a lot of people, I first heard the term "Emo" being used a few years ago. At this time, this term was picking up steam and being tossed about in mainstream culture. At first, I was curious because I actually had no idea what it meant, and so I asked around. Time and time again I was told that Emo was about boys wearing t... More..
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands What is your favorite band and why?: 23 of 219
I had just gotten myself a brand new compilation CD from a now defunct music store. It was the darkest of black, etched with embossed gold print, and curious to the eye. Now, this compilation CD contained three distinct discs - one Gothic, one Industrial, and one Remix. Almost fifty dollars for the entire thing. As a young d... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Suicide: 16 of 146
I gaze at my skin and observe it's color. Those around me say I am beautifully pale, but I have never seen what they have. To be pale would be to have rich and ivory skin, but when I look at mine I see nothing but purple and red, intertwined with the green veins that poison my every thought. To me, I was sickly and cold - alw... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Self-realization: 8 of 71
"Who am I?", I asked. There was a long pause as I stood so silently still in front of a jaged piece of glass - a mirror, if you will. My reflection stared back at me with pupils turned so black that I didn't know where it was looking. Staring so deep into me I could feel the pressure in the back of my head, knowing this gaz... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Subway diaries: 3 of 24
Pelting wind and rain, blustery snow, and squelching heat. Whichever of these weather conditions pop up - you combine them with an overabundance of people, you have yourself one big group of grumpy Torontonians. Especially in the subway. And with the wind and rain this morning, I expected nothing less. I don't exactly call m... More..