Hi I'm Vanessa, a twenty-something writer who recently joined this group. I'm quite impressed by the level of professionalism on this site. I would delete my two first articles, but it's important to progress. One of the reasons I joined is not only to write articles of course, but to learn from other writers. I intend to garner as many tips as I can. I have a BA in sociology and creative writing and live high up in North America. Though it's good to be critical, I read mainly for enjoyment.

My passion is ...

writing, reading, discovering and trying to understand people and the world around me

I know too much about ...

nothing! (learning never ends)

My parents always told me ...

to be a good person and maintain a balance

My childhood ambition ...

was to be an actor and/or rock star and a gardener

My favorite memory ...

whenever I feel comfortable and happy with myself. One memory I'm fond of is when I went to Ireland by myself

Why I write ...

Besides being creative, I write for therapy, knowledge, self-fulfillment

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

The Brooklyn Follies, Lullabies for Little Criminals, Pink Martini

My first job ...

restaurant hostess at a ski resort and hospital volunteering

My best moment ...

whenever I'm at peace (could be anywhere, anytime of day)

My inspiration ...

people with strong faith and courage. People that love unconditionally. People who are not afraid to be human

Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Human nature

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Human nature is volatile but beautifully complex. Most people, if not all, question their existence and the range of emotions they experience throughout their lives. Why do we feel jealous, anger, wrath, indifference, passion at times, sleepy, young, old...and the list goes on. What do we want ultimately and what is our collective goal? Sometimes I wonder what life would be like if we had been limited to a couple of emotions instead of many. Come to think of it, they must all be necessary and integral to who we are. It's also quite scary to realize that though billions of people populate th...

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