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Entertainment > Music Education Singing: Learning and Improving: 1 of 15
In my time I've heard all the excuses in the book as to why people "just can't sing". Oh no! They weren't born with a beautiful singing voice. Oh no! I sang once and it wasn't perfect! I just wouldn't understand, right? That's a load of bull right there. Learning to sing is just like any other instrument. And just like all ot... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Sweep it under the rug: 1 of 4
Sweep it away!We have no time for that!Sweep it away!It isn't important right nowWhy, we have obligations to meetAnd less time to meet them inWhat's the loss of some details?Sweep it away! More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: My angel: 47 of 167
With your hand to mineI am made stronger than HerculesBy your trust to mineI am more assured than GandhiWith the gifts you give meboth great and smallI am given life in its purestBy your presence beside mineIn the simplest of momentsI am made to be wholeYes there is much in meThat is waiting for youLet us come togetherAnd bec... More..
Sports & Recreation > Running How to qualify for the Boston marathon: 1 of 3
So you think you're hot stuff and want to run in the Boston Marathon? It's going to be one hell of a ride, but I'm here to help see you though. Trust me, you'll need it.It's time for you will to craft your body into perfect working order. You will enter a new level of discipline, and maybe a little pride. Anything less than y... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Accumulate: 1 of 3
Sure I started out with modestyBut then I saw what I could getNow I feel aliveIt's time craft a planTick tock tick tockIt will be done soonYet all plans include riskBut the thrill of the gainDelutes the painI will face anythingI have an ideaNo, I have a visionMy feet hit the ground runningBut who care about here?I have places... More..
Travel > Australia & South Pacific The significance of Anzac Day: 4 of 10
It is with great pride that the peoples of Australia and New Zealand observe their fallen soldiers. On this day they remember those that sacrificed for the freedom of their people. Yes, April 25th is a day of much pride for the people of Australia. Here they remember those who gave their lives bravely in the First World War, ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Awareness & Reality Creative inspiration: Where do our ideas come from?: 21 of 47
Simply put, Creative Inspiration is a reaction to your environment; not an action for you to take up because you have a want to fulfill. When we desire something we feel want, and this is not the open awareness we need to truly find out what talents we can produce. It may sound too simple but everything needed for inspiration... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Belittle: 2 of 4
So what I am?Just a face on a wall?Something to appreciate,And then toss away?Well maybe your egoOught to makes plans in the real worldBecause I won't sit hereNo moreFake praise to conceal your gameMaybe I'll forget after the next lieBut I doubt itI've seen through youSo I'll be my own from now onI've been through this loop b... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: A Zen life for me: 2 of 4
I see the world flowingBut I also see it standing stillIt's almost like I could hold it in my handThe details call for my attentionBut I just deny themThey'll come to me in my own timeSimplicity is the only way for meThough this world is an assaultI will not be movedSo maybe the world takes a swipeI know it'll be alrightThe t... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Conundrum: 1 of 2
Here we are, the rockand the hard placeNo good way outForwards seems appealingBut backwards is seductiveStill, no good way outSimple fear presents complex problemsEverything becomes tenseDamn, no good way outThe mind races and body quickensAnything for the solutionAgain, No good way outNo choice but to actAnd there I becomeTh... More..