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A passionate writer, I have been a Helium member for about 2 months now and have already found success.

After graduating from the University of Arizona in 2006 with two B.A.'s (English and Creative Writing) I have worked in two completely different industries

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Pets & Animals > Horse Training & Riding Bareback horse riding: 2 of 50
Growing up showing horses, the majority of my time was spent in the saddle preparing for the next show. However, there isn't a time I can remember that I would return home from a horse show and the next day hop on my horse bareback and ride around. It was always such a relaxing and enjoyable experience as a kid and now that m... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Horses: 3 of 15
Figaro"I'm leaving you with this syringe of painkillers in case you need it," Dr. Simon told Teige and her father after hours of trying to get Figaro to stop colicing. They had pumped his stomach with oil and water, manually tried to extract manure, hand-walked him till both horse and handler were about to fall over, and admi... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: My dream wedding: 4 of 17
When I was a little girl, I dreamt of a big, lavish wedding with a big poofy dress, tons of guests, zillions of flowers, and an expensive honeymoon.When I got married last year at twenty three, I realized that my dreams of the "perfect wedding" had changed. That's not to say I didn't have the wedding of my dreams, I did. Let ... More..
Business > Staffing Issues How to get better results in less time while conducting an interview: 1 of 4
In today's economy, avoiding a costly executive mis-hire is paramount to a company's success. With the plethora of information available to interviewers searching for an ideal candidate, it can be difficult to decipher what interviewing strategies or techniques will actually aide in finding the right candidate for you. Compil... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Planning Wedding planning: How to choose a song for your first dance: 5 of 15
How many weddings have you been to that the bride and groom choose the song "At Last" by Etta James to dance to for the first time?Chances are probably more than a few. Ironically, even though the same song is played over and over at every matrimonial event you attend, every event is different.For the bride and groom to be, t... More..
Sports & Recreation > Hiking & Backpacking An overview on hiking in Flagstaff, Arizona: 2 of 6
One of the most beautiful places to go hiking in the United States is Flagstaff, Arizona. With weather that stays gorgeous nearly 365 days a year and numerous trails that cater to hikers of all skill levels, Flagstaff is a hiker's paradise. Offering everything from paved roads to treacherous hikes on petrified lava, dense for... More..
Entertainment > Movie Analysis Movie analysis: Sexual obsession in Kubrick's A Clockwork Orange: 1 of 3
Look at Me!A Look at the Dehumanization of Women and the LinkBetween Spectacle and Violence in StanleyKubrick's A Clockwork OrangeFrom Fear and Desire to 2001: A Space Odyssey, Stanley Kubrick makes a point of limiting the role of women in his films. They are limited in number (there is usually just one) and they seem to be l... More..
Travel > Caribbean & Atlantic Guide to the neighborhoods and areas of Jamaica: Montego Bay: 2 of 4
An absolute classic tourist destination in Jamaica, Montego Bay is located on the north coast and is the second largest city on the island.Located in a bay (duh!) Montego Bay has unparalled beauty with seemingly endless sandy beaches and a lush mountain backdrop so that vacationers are surrounded with majestic tropical nature... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 US elections 2008: Barack Obama's choices for vice president: 16 of 26
Msn.com featured an article about Hillary Clinton potentially becoming Barack Obama's running mate. I chuckled to myself because Mrs. Clinton would NEVER choose to become a Vice-Presidential candidate. If a citizen has watched any of the coverage of the Democratic primary for the past six months it becomes quite clear (withou... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Planning Shopping tips for weddings: 5 of 8
Every bride to be has the same plight when it comes to planning a wedding: How can I have the wedding of my dreams and not break the bank? From personal experience, I can testify that a bride to be can have the wedding of her dreams while still being cost effective. There are a few key things to consider in order to save mone... More..