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I'm 25 and after years of wandering around, I've decided to devote myself to my passion and talent for writing. I have and can write on a variety of topics, ranging from editorials on student political demonstrations to esoteric pieces about what my hands

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Relationships & Family > Romance & Sexuality Is there any romance left today?: 1 of 14
I recently had a girl's night out' with my friends. After a few drinks, we got on the subject of boyfriends, past and present. We discussed how none of us had ever been given flowers by a man, serenaded with our favorite love song, or any other classic signs of a man in love. We concluded the guys we date are jerks, putting t... More..
Relationships & Family > Love & Lust Soul mates: Do they really exist?: 23 of 170
Soul mates: the idea that there are two souls out of the billions of people on this earth that are perfectly matched. see also: "made for each other"As a serial single woman in an increasingly isolated world, the idea that there is someone out there who is perfect for me is a comforting thought, one that has helped me through... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Family stories and memories: 32 of 205
Most people wouldn't understand the phrase "fishstick popsicles". Most people don't come from a family where the family motto is "we put the 'fun' in dysfunctional!". They don't turn Monopoly into a corrupt criminal enterprise, complete with money laundering, embezzlement, real estate theft and slum landlords. They don't pres... More..
Arts & Humanities > American Literature Why is Of Mice and Men often placed on banned book lists?: 2 of 11
Feminists. Animal rights activists. Civil rights activists. Disability activists. Pacifists. Your run-of-the-mill politically correct fuss-makers. At some point throughout Steinbeck's masterpiece Of Mice And Men, all of these groups can find a valid reason to be offended.Now, don't get me wrong. I love this book. I enjoy read... More..
Education > College Life Tips for new college students: 2 of 10
Your Student Alphabet Hey Cubs and Cub-ettes, it's the American Werewolf here welcoming you to Wolves Uni. Now you've attended the Open Days and the tours, and have heard all the speeches and the things you should know' from the university officials. Well, I'm here to tell you that it's 90% bull. Here's the real deal, my Stud... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Valentine's Day Anti-Valentine's Day tips for singles: 2 of 7
It's no secret that Valentine's Day is mostly about sales. How many boxes of chocolate can be sold? How many flowers can be sold? How many sappy, over-the-top, "my life began the moment I met you" cards can be sold? If there ever was a time when Valentine's Day was about love and romance, those days are gone. In today's socie... More..
Entertainment > Concert Reviews Concert reviews: Dave Matthews Band: 1 of 3
I recently saw a spot on TV advertising the upcoming Dave Matthews Band tour. It made me happy at first; after all, I own every album DMB has released, even the live ones. I've seen them in concert four times and I even have a fire-dancer tattoo. But then I started to think about it and I've decided that I won't go see the ba... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Cultures (Other) How different cultures view rain: 1 of 3

Ask any random person on any random street in the whole of the UK and they'll tell you that one of the biggest factors of living in this country is putting up with the rain. Even now as I write this, I hear the persistent pattering of raindrops against my window. For some people, rain is depressing and a sign of bad things. F... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Hands: 1 of 3
"A Rose By Any Other Name...But A Hand?" People often say that the eyes are the pathway to the soul, and can be the best indicator of a person's past. It is said that through the eyes, one can witness a person's failures and victories, their darkest hours and most shining moments. But what about hands? Do they indicate who we... More..
Relationships & Family > The Single Life The single girl's guide to surviving Valentine's Day: 13 of 30
How To Celebrate Anti-Valentine's DayIt's not secret that Valentine's Day is mostly about sales. How many boxes of chocolate can be sold? How many flowers can be sold? How many sappy, over-the-top, "my life began the moment I met you" cards can be sold? If there ever was a time when Valentine's Day was about love and romance,... More..