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For several years, I have enjoyed freelance writing. I have taken creative writing courses that exposed me to writing poetry and stories. Also, I enjoy writing articles concerning the topics of lifestyle and mental/physical health.

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Sports & Recreation > Biking The benefits of cycling: 1 of 16
When you hear the words "cycling", bicycling", or "biking" what images come to mind? Perhaps you envision a swarm of bicyclers crouching and pedaling at maximum speed during a marathon. You may even visualize a multitude of bicyclers heading for work on a freeway in Asia or Australia. The term "cycling" also brings back memor... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Healing in the garden: How my garden helped me: 8 of 68
Before and after I arrived to work at the call center, I healed in my flower garden. I created my garden by planting seeds of Marigolds and Zinnias in flowering pots that I filled with bags of potting soil. Using my finger, I made indentations in the cool, moist soil where I placed the minute seeds before covering them with s... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending Save on groceries: 13 of 107
Saving on groceries is much like a scavenger hunt. Not only do shoppers seek specific items on their grocery lists, but they attempt to discover the items with the best offers. In a hypothetical scavenger hunt, shoppers are given the same grocery list, $45, and one hour with the challenge of selecting the best deals on the ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Awareness & Reality Ways to defeat discouragement: 1 of 5
When pursuing goals in life such as educational or career-related agendas, it is inevitable that one will face a snag or crisis from time to time. This often creates discouragement and the temptation to quit. A problem arises when quitting the first time leads to a pattern of quitting and one's reputation is smeared with the ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Dance (Other) Capoeira in popular culture: 1 of 4
It is awe-inspiring when the historical Afro-Brazilian dance/martial art of Capoeira is meshed with the popular culture in America. Capoeira has intriguing roots dating back over 400 years ago when enslaved Africans who worked on Portuguese sugar plantations in Brazil were prohibited from fighting. As a result they develope... More..
Education > College Life How to create a green college dorm room: 2 of 7
Creating a green college dorm room involves much awareness and planning that in the long run impacts the environment tremendously. Going green is a colorful way to describe reducing one's carbon footprint and saving greenhouse gas emissions (carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide). These gases overabsorb heat and lead t... More..
Education > College Life Tips for sharing a bathroom in a college dorm: 2 of 7
What is a college student to do when the condition of a shared dorm bathroom gets out of hand? The likely reaction will be one of three behaviors: passive, aggressive, or assertive. To illustrate this point, a passive student will feel like a victim and may complain to others who are not involved; an aggressive student will... More..
Education > Colleges & Universities (Other) Best advice for the college graduate: 6 of 19
College graduates of 2009 will need a strong spiritual outlook as they advance into the real world where the job market has become highly competitive. One of the most cherished gifts that I received after graduating was a book of inspiring quotes for graduates called Congrats to the Grad by Zondervan Publishing House. I have ... More..
Jobs & Careers > Job Interviews Questions job seekers should ask during a job interview: 8 of 24
Nervousness is a common reaction before an interview. In fact, if you are inexperienced with interviews, you may have a fear that stems from the perception of an interview as an interrogation. It can be uncomfortable when you view an interview as a screening where your answer can either make or break you. The good news is tha... More..
Arts & Humanities > Dance (Other) How to find a Capoeira group near you: 1 of 3
The development of Capoeira groups has become widespread since its introduction in the US in the 1970's by immigrant Capoeira instructors called Capoeiristas. In fact, after being outlawed in Brazil in 1892, it was not legalized there until the 1930's. This combination of rhythmic dance and martial arts was discreetly prac... More..