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I'm a typical high school senior, looking forward to graduation and loving every minute that I spend with my friends. I actually get along with my family and I think that my brothers are the best in the world. I've been on a summer swimteam for 7 years, but

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Celebrations & Holidays > Gift Advice Is giving really better than receiving?: 2 of 18
After browsing several articles on this topic, I must say that I side with the idea that one is not greater than the other. Giving and receiving runs in cycles, if we give, we receive. I feel that it is important to realize the significance of the act of receiving as well as giving. I agree with those writers who have said th... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Poems for children: 27 of 229
Once upon a timeThere lived princess so lovely and fairWho lived in a castle, a long way from here.She took time each day to study the artsUntil she was quite generously gifted with smarts.Her beauty and brains were known well through the landevery prince abroad visited with hopes of winning her hand.Though her life seemed pe... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Spiritual: 9 of 34
"Trust Takes Time"I do my best thinking in unusual places, like the shower, specifically while singing in the shower. There I was cranking out Gloria Gaynor under the steamy spray and mid belt I had a bit of a revelation. It came to me faster than the thought that standing in the shower with my mouth open was a bad idea. Afte... More..
Entertainment > Music Education Understanding Renaissance composers and their music: 1 of 3
The term "renaissance" is a descriptive word meaning "rebirth" or "new beginning." When hearing this word, most of us think about a change of ideas or thought processes. Thus, the period in time from the fifteenth to eighteenth century was aptly named. The Renaissance Period marked the end of the Middle Ages, ushering in new ... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Commentary Creative ways to ask a date to prom: 4 of 9
For hundreds, thousands, perhaps even millions of years, mankind has been faced with that burning question, "who should I take to the prom, and how should I ask her to go with me?" Yes, you know prom season has begun when junior and senior guys roam the halls, clammy and shaky (or maybe that's basketball season). The choosing... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Mother's Day & Father's Day Mother's Day: How to be sentimental (without being cheesy): 7 of 12
Can we define what "cheesy" means? Does cheesy mean the gift is over the top or oozing sentiment? Wouldn't that make the entire idea of Mother's Day cheesy?A long time ago I spent an entire day drawing a picture for my mom. It wasn't one of those perfectly painted portraits that some budding artists manage to create for their... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition Basics Nutritional benefits of lychee fruit: 15 of 25
"A lyc-what?" you probably replied after reading this article's headline, "that's a type of fruit? It's sounds like an alien plant form!" I must admit, I had a similar reaction upon first hearing about this strange little super fruit, but before you take that dubious expression somewhere else, allow me to introduce you to thi... More..
Arts & Humanities > American Literature Short story reviews: A Rose for Emily, by William Faulkner: 4 of 6
Mystery, suspense, murder, symbolism; all are elements of an interesting and intriguing story. Stories that capture our attention often involve creative planning and unconventional ideas from the mind of the author. "A Rose for Emily," by William Faulkner, is such a story. Faulkner strings a tale about a peculiar old spinster... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Commentary Essential after prom tips: 5 of 7
It's late at night, your feet are swollen from dancing, your face is greasy and gross, your hair is full of pins and curls, you're on an emotional let down after all the festivites have ended and the only thing you can thing about right now is collapsing into bed. However, before you let that rock-hard 'do hit the pillow, the... More..
Style & Beauty > Body Image Picture perfect: The price of beauty: 6 of 7
What is the price of beauty? I believe the answer to this question is different for everyone. Many artists and authors have thrown their personal opinion of society's "beauty roles" into their work. Marge Piercy's poem, "Barbie Doll" offers a satirical insight into the mind of a woman pining for the perfect appearance. Writte... More..