My passion is ...
dancing, long distance running, sketching, and music
I know too much about ...
football, art, dance, running, and health
My parents always told me ...
to always be grateful for what I have but still search for ways to improve myself
My childhood ambition ...
to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail, run the San Diego Rock N Roll Marathon, and to write books that will change the world
My favorite memory ...
playing football at recess in 5th grade with the boys
Why I write ...
to deal with my inherant moodiness and to learn more about myself and my world
What I am reading/watching/listening to ...
U2 is my favorite band. My favorite books are The Book Thief, Twilight, and Heidi
My first job ...
babysitting at my neighborhood pool
My best moment ...
finishing my first half marathon
My inspiration ...
the perfection of the world
Dramatic background music plays as the young Chinese maiden chops off her lovely black hair with her father's sword. Heart beating rapidly, she pulls on his old armor, mounts her horse and rides off into the pouring rain, leaving her hair clip in place of her father's draft notice. True heroes have true courage. True courage is taking your aging father's place in a war intended for men with no experience and no background in fighting. It is leaving behind your safe haven of home for the sake of someone you love. It is risking your life and your family's pride for the sake of a nation. It i...
More..Grace Elle James
Member since: March 2008
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