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Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Dancing: 1 of 21
We were trying very hard to not bump into each other in the small bathroomin our apartment as we maneuvered to get ourselves ready to leave. This was no easy feat as one person could only just manage the space and still have room to open the shower door. The tones we used when speaking to each other were just as delicate as ... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Relationships: 9 of 95
Finally, she was done. The girl popped up and ran out of the door a split second later with her mom's hands still poised in the air where her daughters head used to be just seconds before, calling after her to not go too far as dinner would be ready soon. Chuckling to herself at the impetuousness of the young, she stood up, ... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Heartbreak: 3 of 30
It boggles my mind that we are at this place again. Didn't we do this just last March? I moved out. Took my cat. I was serious and ready to move on from this pain and struggle. It was only a matter of days before you called me and said you missed me and wanted me back. You made all these statements about how you want to grow... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Romantic wedding proposals: 1 of 9
Where the Waterfall Begins I'm sitting in the car all by myself trying to keep breathing and calm down. I have no idea where he is. He yelled something about just leaving him alone and then got out and slammed the door. I didn't follow him. I didn't even look to see in which direction he went. I was determined to not let thi... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Why travel: 11 of 73
Whether it's by pulling out the photo album for a quick reminisce or by putting on the full-out slide-show for friends to recreate the experience, we've all gone through the process of remembering travels through pictures. It is the images that jog our memories of what we did that day, weekend or week. The Colosseum in Rome,... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Self-realization: 29 of 71
GENUINE ARTICLE At those moments that I feel so completely like my Self, wholly genuine and without affectation, I want to run to the mirror to catch a glimpse of what I truly look like. I have never made it there in time. The eyes blinking back at me are the same hazel eyes above the same nose and the same thin lips. Same b... More..
Sports & Recreation > Hiking & Backpacking How exercise at the gym compares to hiking on the trail: 6 of 14
It has long been touted by exercise gurus that 20 to 30 minutes of aerobic exercise a day can be beneficial to a person's health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) agree with these assertions. Their studies show that regular physical activity can be associated with decreased risk of colon cancer, preventio... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Reality: 17 of 36
It was a curse to be one of those people that had a more acute power of observation, an increased sensitivity to what went on around them. To sense what may be flowing on the undercurrent of the tone of the room was life for me. I wish I could say I surfed these waves like a champion, relishing the rush of adrenaline as the ... More..
Food & Drink > Food & Drink (Other) Michael Jordan's favorite ways to entertain friends: 17 of 27
Summer means unwinding by the pool, grilling steaks and getting together with friends. Entertaining is a passion of mine, and the warmer weather is an inspiration for some of my favorite kinds of get togethers. Having friends over for a meal is a major event at my house. My friends know to be ready to lend a hand in the kitc... More..
Entertainment > Hollywood & Movie Industry How to protect your movie script: 10 of 15
You've finally finished the script. After toiling for ages through sweat, tears, and even blood (those inevitable paper cuts from shuffling drafts) you are ready to send it off, find an agent and get that movie made. While you're daydreaming "Best Original Screenplay", you should really be thinking "script protection". It's ... More..