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Howdy. I'm an English and History graduate who doesn't want to teach and a Journalism graduate who doesn't want to be a journalist. My educational choices were clearly superb.

Currently I'm a freelance writer who aspires to eke out a living from the comfort

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Creative Writing > Memoirs How I relax: My favorite hobbies: 4 of 174

Everybody has hobbies, whether they know it or not. I certainly do: I wouldn't be able to get through a day without a little bit of hobbying, whether it's something intensely active or just sitting in one spot concentrated on a single thing for a few hours. Here are a few of my favorite hobbies to relax and strip away the st...
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Today's most annoying popular catch phrases: 1 of 31

A good catch phrase can make a person's career. That said they tend to get stale over time, and overuse can make a catch phrase positively nauseating. We've all heard them, and we all hate them. Here are a bunch of catch phrases that drive me batty whenever I hear them, along with some extra commentary for flavor. - "Oh HELL...
Relationships & Family > The Single Life Top 10 reasons to savor the single life: 2 of 49

Man, why are all the singles in such a rush to get hooked up again? What's the huge draw of ALWAYS having a partner? Sure, hooking up every now and then isn't bad, but there are a lot of perks to being unattached. This list hopes to remind you of ten reasons why the single life should be cherished rather than abhorred. 1.) I...
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Why people own pets: 1 of 24

The reasons for owning a pet are surprisingly diverse. Everybody has their own motivations for seeking out furry companionship, and so this list could potentially include as many entries as there are human living on our little planet. For the sake of simplicity, however, I'll try and narrow it down a little bit and avoid car...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Puddles: 6 of 139

Poor little worm. You're trapped in a puddle. I watch as you squirm Writhe, pitch and huddle. It's your fault, you know. You should have stayed in. When the wind starts to blow You should loathe surface din. But up you came Through the earth and the stone. The weather can tame You, it seems, and you alone. You're learning yo...
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Culture & Community The most iconic video game characters: 1 of 23

We've been inundated with thousands upon thousands of video game characters conjured jointly from the brightest and darkest regions of the brains of game designers over the years. Some are truly awesome; some truly suck. Yet among the legions there are a select few who continue to stand out consistently despite the odds, and...
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Unique and fun April Fools' Day pranks: 1 of 23

I have to admit that I seldom participate in April Fools' Day. I generally forget it's even come around, though given the events of the day I remember rather quickly can thus remain on my guard for the rest of the day. Yet despite my non-participation I wish I felt more enthusiasm for April Fools', as I always come up with l...
Celebrations & Holidays > Gifts for Women Worst gift ideas for your girlfriend: 2 of 45

Some guys know exactly what to get their lady friend. They're in tune with those special items she loves and can pick out the perfect present for every occasion. Yet these men are few and far between: the rest have a less than perfect grasp of what their girlfriend might want, and so the results of their shopping experience ...
Relationships & Family > The Single Life Desperate singles: Going too far in the quest for coupledom: 1 of 21

The single life can be great. It allows for a level of independence and self-assurance that you may never get when you're one half of a couple. There are plenty of advantages to coming home and having a bed all to yourself. But not everybody can see those advantages - or, if they do, the pros of having somebody far outweigh ...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Jobs you'd love to have: 2 of 40

Whenever it comes to these kinds of lists I'm always tempted to go the silly route. Sure, I could be like most other people and provide a realistic compendium of jobs I hope to test out some day - but what's the fun in that? Why not go for the jobs that you never have a chance of getting? So I'm going to do it again. Here's ...