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About me - Amanda Haynes

Writing has always been a passion of mine. You know the kid in school that would always do the writing assignments while everyone else was doing the art one? That kid was me.

As far back as elementary school I remember writing, and loving it. It's a passion,

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: I must write: 26 of 134
Why I WriteFor hoursI stared at a pageTrying to make it poeticForce feeding emotions unfeltOn it's crystallized whitenessOnly serving to make it un-pureLike most things I come uponPondering why I try?Did Shakespeare doubt his talent?Not that my worksHold a candle to his geniusBut to know a mind like hisQuestioned his abilityW... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Life Growing out of being a tomboy: 1 of 4
I'm sitting in a chair I have sat in all my life, the chair of my hair dresser. It is different this time. I have make-up on for one, my eyebrows are trimmed, my nails are done, and let's not forget the three inch heels. "She turned into a girl!" I hear my mother say, her voice somewhere between sorrow and appreciation.She is... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Games & Toys Barbie dolls: Barbie as a role model for young girls: 5 of 19
Perfection is Barbie What is perfection? It is truly in the eye of the beholder. What I may find beautiful you may find utterly horrendous. As much as we dislike it we can come to the consensus that Barbie is the perfect female. Little girls love playing with Barbie and all of her accessories. Dolls are something that click w... More..
Pets & Animals > Aquarium Fish Treating and preventing fresh water ick (white spot) disease: 5 of 9
No one wants something to go wrong in their tank. In fact every aquarist spends time and money trying to make sure nothing goes wrong. But sometime things do go wrong, sometime fish get sick. One of the most common aliments is ich. So what is it, and how do you know if your fish have it? Why do fish even get infected with ich... More..
Arts & Humanities > Literary Themes & Ideas The nature and purpose of literary analysis: 5 of 9
Literature is a very unusual art form when you compare it to the others like painting, sculpture, and architecture. While those art forms depend on your sense of sight literature like music is an auditory art form, dependent on your sense of hearing. There are two main components of this art form like any other and they are t... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Home: 7 of 12
Home. What comes to your mind when you hear this word. Do you see a place? Do you see people? Do you see memories of birthdays and Christmases? The definition of home can be subjective. Most take it literally and conjure up the place. Others have had a different life and to them they are at home as long as they are surrounded... More..
Food & Drink > Dessert Recipes Recipes: Summer desserts: 26 of 43
Summertime Banana & Strawberry Pie"Refreshing and smooth, this pie is destined to be a family favorite."INGREDIENTS:Pie Filling: 10 ounces bananas10 ounces strawberries1 packet unflavored gelatin1 cup sugar2 tablespoons corn starch1 cup hot water Crust:1 cups graham cracker crumbs cup sugar5 tablespoons melted butterDIRECTION... More..
Arts & Humanities > Literary Themes & Ideas Character analyses: The Catcher in the Rye, by J. D. Salinger: 2 of 3
There are many women in the book The Catcher in the Rye that the main character, Holden talks about. His view changes when he talks to each but the most important female influence in his life are Jane and Phoebe. They are innocent and represent something that Holden not only wishes he was on some deep level, but also his need... More..
Arts & Humanities > William Shakespeare Play reviews: As You Like It, by William Shakespeare: 5 of 7
"All the world's a stage, / And all men and women merely players," the first line of As You Like It by William Shakespeare reads. Is it true? Is the world are stage? Some will admit that this is true, those will swear by its truth. Others disagree, to them they are more important that to be "players" those people are wrong. T... More..
Arts & Humanities > American Literature A life worth living in Kurt Vonnegut's Slaughterhouse-Five: 4 of 5
Focus on the Good Parts "There is no beginning, no middle, no end, no suspense, no moral, no cause, no effects. What we love [is] the depths of many marvelous moments seen all at one time" (88). The Traflamadorians seem to have the right idea about life. Kurt Vonnegut uses them to produce a very meaningful message, focus on t... More..