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Hi! I am a 20 something who enjoys reading, swimming, animals, and travel.

I'm an incurable wanderlust, I am really funny, and adorable! I don't mind tooting my own horn!

My favorite authors include Hunter Thompson, John Steinbeck and Patricia Cornwell. My favorite

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Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Do children need pets?: 1 of 48
I would not say that children need pets, but pets are very beneficial to children. There are many life lessons that a child can learn from a pet, but obviously pets are not a requirement. I guess that the parent of the child who desires a pet knows best if the child needs a pet or not.My parents allowed me to have pets. Throu... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: The teenage years & growing up: 1 of 42
Oh, to be a teenager again... I think I would pass on that opportunity.I have had no problem admitting the shortcomings and mistakes that my family members made during that time in my life. Only recently have I come to terms with my own actions and behavior as a teenager. I turn 30 in a few months, so it took me a while to re... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Dysfunction Family reflections: Getting along better by not being together: 1 of 17
My family is great, in small doses. I enjoy the updates on various relatives, the elaborate family meals and the family love in intervals of less than one hour. When I spend an entire afternoon with my sister, I want to pull out my hair. When I am with my parents for a few hours, we normally have a dramatic argument about som... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: The rewards of owning a pet: 3 of 38
Owning a pet is one of the most rewarding experiences in life. Pet ownership offers the chance to build an unconditional lasting friendship, based on loyalty, trust and happiness. There is nothing like the sight of a happy dog anxiously awaiting your arrival, or licking your face in a good morning greeting. When you have had ... More..
Relationships & Family > Love & Lust Do you believe in love at first sight?: 10 of 111
Love at first sight, it does happen to a select few people. There is no denying that there is a connection between some people at first sight.When I met my boyfriend, he was a friend of my brother, he was 3 years older than I. He was certainly not my type, but when I looked in his eyes, I fell completely in love with him. I w... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: The unconditional love between dogs and humans: 5 of 55
A dog will love you as no one else possibly could. On my worst days I know that my dogs will be excited to see me, tails wagging and excited barks of joy at the sight of me will greet me as I make it home. My dogs are always willing to listen to me when I am upset, or just want to talk. My dogs are always sad when I must leav... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Loving your pets as if they were babies: 3 of 32
My pets are pampered and spoiled. I am not ashamed to admit I baby them. In my eyes, my dogs are my babies. I accepted the responsibility of giving them a happy and healthy life. I have no children and I like to indulge the people I love. That includes my pets.My pampered pooches enjoy walks in the park when the weather permi... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) What's the best defense against burglars in your home: Alarm system or dog?: 4 of 42
As a young woman who resides in a lovely home, I am well of the potential danger of burglars. I don't live in a bad neighborhood, but I know that really doesn't matter in this day and age, no one is exempt from the threat of a burglary. My parents have begged me to get an ADT security system, but I don't feel like I need a ho... More..
Jobs & Careers > Office Politics Bad bosses: How to work for a back-stabber: 1 of 10
I have worked for some really fantastic people, and also some really terrible bosses as well. My last traditional job was an absolute night mare! My manager was a back stabber, and the owner was abusive. I learned within the first two days at this job, that everyone was two faced. They were all so nice to each other, but I al... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: My dog: 11 of 109
Tomorrow, March 5 is my dogs birthday. Fritz Gerald will be 2 years old. Fritz is a redbone coonhound, who is here against all odds. We have a very special bond that can not really be described.The mother of my dog was pretty much neglected, it broke my heart to see this skinny pregnant dog. My boyfriend and I fed her daily, ... More..