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I am a native of small town life in Oklahoma, now living in Virginia. I am 29 years old with a degree in Journalism, after many detours along the way. I recommend that no matter how long it takes, one never give up pursuing their dreams.

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Adoption Assessing child abuse risk factors: 16 of 92
Molly came in looking as happy and jolly as ever. She played all day with her sister and like most children, didn't seem to have a care in the world. It wasn't until Jessica put her in the bath that night that she saw the marks on her upper arms and back. "What happened to your arm?" She asked. A look of despair spread across... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Friendship: 83 of 301
A kind word,a gentle hand,a listening ear,a warm heart,always therewhen needed,whether near or farthe very best friendis what you are. More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections Archives Evaluating Hillary Clinton's plan for ending oil dependency: 4 of 13
Ending our country's dependence on foreign oil will take real leadership. Hillary proposed a simple idea to help end the cycle of dependence: put some of the oil industry's windfall profits into a fund that would help develop practical new sources of renewable energy.What do you think about Hillary's plan? Should we use some ... More..
Health & Fitness > General Health (Other) Diagnosis and treatment of ear infections: 1 of 1
Swimmer's Ear-While this condition is named after an aquatic sport,this is not the only way to develop it. Swimmer's ear is caused by bacteria growing in the ear canal that leads to the ear drum. The technical term for Swimmer's Ear is otitis externa, different from the most common middle ear infection, which is otitis media.... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Why we make mistakes: 147 of 236
There are lots of reasons why people make mistakes. Sometimes we are tired, in a hurry, frustrated, angry, upset, lazy, not paying attention, etc. It is not the making of the mistake that we should be concerned with, but rather how we handle ourselves afterward. We should learn from our mistakes in order that we would not mak... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News Was the judge right to order Britney to give up sons to ex-husband KFed?: 14 of 22
It was really hard to make a decision on this particular question, the reason being that I actually feel it was right of the judge to make her give up custody, but I am not sure that KFed is the person who should have gotten it. Both parents are well known for their wild antics, some of which include: excessive partying, drug... More..
Other What would you consider to be the most important things that have been a major inspiration in your life and why?: 101 of 155
I get the greatest inspiration from seeing people who came from nothing or next-to-nothing and managed to rise above it to make a name for themselves. When you can overcome the hardships in your life, and make your way to the top, I find that one of the most admirable traits a person could exhibit. It shows that not only are ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Secret love: 113 of 173
Secret LoveThere's one I love,Whom I'm not supposed to.He's made his vow,And soon I'll also, say I do.Though we know it shouldn't be,Our two hearts fell, so easily.He's strong, kind, and sure.He's funny, romantic, and mature.He is everything I ever dreamed of,And I can't imagine not giving himAll of my love.He is in my though... More..
Entertainment > Movies (Other) Reflections on the downfall of the movie industry: 2 of 3
When it comes to stories my favorite genres are horror, suspense, and fantasy. There have been quite a few books and movies being produced lately in all three categories, but I've found that most are leaving a lot to be desired. Take movies for instance, it seems that every horror and suspense movie, save perhaps a slight few... More..
Health & Fitness > Allergies What is an allergy?: 22 of 26
When most people think of the word allergy, they picture runny noses, sneezing, itchy/watery eyes, and perhaps even a cough or labored breathing. These are all common symptoms of an allergic reaction, but they don't really tell you what an allergy is. An allergy is what you are said to have when your immune system responds n... More..