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What's there to say, really? I'm a Canadian Journalism student who loves to write. I've done it since I was a child and I hope to continue writing 'til I'm in my grave. Prior to Journalism I went to the University of Toronto, St. George Campus for English

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Jobs & Careers > Career Path & Goals Bad reasons for quitting your job: 1 of 66
I wouldn't be at all surprised to find out that you dislike your job. Most of us can say the same, to varying degrees. And chances are good your dislike is justified: just about every job out there has its downsides. That's the reason we make money for them, because we wouldn't DO them otherwise. And you may even want to qui... More..
Education > Teachers & Administrators Worst things a teacher can do: 1 of 45
Though students probably don't realize or appreciate it at the time, their teachers hold an extremely important place in their lives. A teacher can make or break a student's entire secondary school experience, and potentially ruin future schooling for them. Teachers have an undeniably difficult job, and we can all sympathize... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: What could have been: 1 of 43
I could have touched your hand that day,Could have asked you out to talk;Could have swallowed down my fear that day,As we went for a walk.I could have told you everythingThat's locked inside my chest.I could have revealed everythingAnd put affections to the test.And maybe yes, and maybe no,Or something else would pass your li... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Best video games ever: 3 of 113
A video game's worth is judged by a variety of criteria that, inevitably, changes from gamer to gamer.Some value graphics. Others, gameplay. Story, perhaps, or just the characters themselves and their inherent wackiness (or lack thereof).Me, though? I favor replay value. If a game has a built in clock that betrays just how ma... More..
Education > College Study Tips Methods for more effective note-taking: 1 of 32
The second your first college teacher opens their mouth and starts spewing out material, I guarantee you that you'll have a minature panic attack. You may have thought high school teachers were fast, but buddy, you ain't seen nothing 'til you've sat through a college class. And, really, it's not so bad if you're just listeni... More..
Computers & Technology > Computers & Technology (Other) Assessing the place of television in our lives: 1 of 31
Television used to be my patron saint. When I woke up in the morning I'd flick the TV on and see what was playing. Even if there was nothing good I'd watch just for kicks. I'd watch for a few hours, leaving that lovely flickering light only to fetch food on commercials or for a bathroom break, then take maybe an hour break to... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Deciding if more Star Wars films should be made: 1 of 31
In a word, no. No more Star Wars films.Don't get me wrong. I'm a fan of the series. I have been since I was young. I vividly remember spending hours on summer weekends bopping from garage sale to garage sale, looking for Star Wars toys to buy. Those were good days.And I'm not one of those nay-sayers who dislikes the new films... More..
Relationships & Family > New & Old Friends Finding friends on the Internet: 1 of 30
Looking for a few new chums online but don't know where to start? Relax. You're far from alone. There are literally millions of people online who are in the same position, and they'd be all too happy to make your acquaintance. You just need to look in the right places for them. In many ways it's much easier to make friends on... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership What you need to consider before getting a pet: 3 of 88
Getting any pet, whether it's your first or your fiftieth (which probably shouldn't be the case, unless the majority of the other 49 are fish), requires a great deal of consideration. And rightly so: the novelty of having one aside, you're putting yourself in the role of steward for another living being. Unlike most other pos... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Why people own pets: 1 of 29
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... More..