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What can I say? I love to write. That's why I'm here and over at Fictionpress. It helps me from going insane and imploding from my own sarcasm. While I love writing articles and giving opinions, writing fiction is my true love. I have so many stories in the

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Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: How do I feel in my skin color?: 1 of 43
I wish I could tell you that I feel one-hundred percent fabulous in my skin color. I wish I could say that my skin color has not influenced my lifestyle or the way people view me. I wish I could say that the color of my skin is never an issue. It is easy to wish for many things. It is much harder to accept reality.The simple ... More..
Computers & Technology > Phone Technologies & Issues Should cell phone use be banned while driving?: 7 of 270
At the risk of having my sister, cousins, friends, and aunts chuck their cell phones at my head, I am going to wage war against my archenemy: the driver with a cell phone. I'm not going to use statistics in this article to aid my argument, nor am I going to include quotes from various politicians and lobbyists that give reaso... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Admitting faults does not make you a weaker person: 1 of 28
I've always heard that it takes a big man to admit when he is wrong. I've also heard that he who apologizes for his faults is strong. I can't say that I've always belonged to either category. I have trouble apologizing, even to those I've wronged. I know it's one of my numerous faults. I'm not afraid to admit that, though. Wh... More..
Arts & Humanities > Ethics Manners lost in our contemporary age: 2 of 47
Are losing manners an inevitable side effect of our busy world? Is our lack of manners attributed to some sort of rebellion or is it merely laziness combined with lack of guidance and discipline? Do we now simply feel entitled to anything we want without the hassle of being polite? Sadly, it seems we are closer than ever to t... More..
Sciences > Psychology What's your greatest fear?: 1 of 20
My greatest fear is not having any fear. Complete desensitization to all consequences of my actions. Not to have any fear may seem like a blessing to some people I know because they think they fear too much. I, too, am afraid of many things. Some of them I am afraid to admit to because each time I do, I get funny looks from p... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Constitutional & Contract Law Should a woman have the right to choose abortion?: 24 of 428
The subject of abortion revolves around freedom of choice. Some are for it while others are against it. It has been the subject of numerous debates and protests for quite some time. It will no doubt continue to be a controversial subject for years to come.I believe a woman should have the right to choose abortion. What a woma... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: This thing called love: 1 of 17
It's a gift and a curse With sweet times and hardships, Coursing through you with blinding madness. It touches your heart like a light caress And cuts like a knife, Leaving in its wake much distress. It floods you with passion, With a lover's embrace. It leaves you breathless, When your soul it does grace. It... More..
Style & Beauty > Perfumes & Fragrances Positive emotional effects of body fragrance: 4 of 60
How do you see yourself? Are you adventurous and sporty, a hopeless romantic, or mysterious and sexy? Are you a homebody or do you travel extensively in the social circuit? Do you like to exude authority and power or are you the passive type? Do you prefer to be in tune with nature or live in the lap of luxury? No matter how ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Meaning of Life Contemplating the purpose of life: 10 of 147
Life has many purposes. We live to learn and teach. We live to experiment and contribute to the lives of others. We live to find enlightenment and redemption. We live for the multiple experiences that life brings. From birth until death, we spend our lives discovering new things.I cannot imagine one single set purpose to life... More..
Health & Fitness > Substance Abuse & Addiction (Other) Should prisoners have the right to counseling: 1 of 14
The issue of allowing prisoners the right to alcohol and substance abuse counseling is one of great debate. Some believe that prisoners should lose all rights when they're convicted, that they should be punished profusely for their crimes in society. Others stress that prisoners are human beings and should never be denied hel... More..