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I am an aspiring writer/journalist with a Bachelors Degree in Mass Communications from Towson University in Towson, Maryland. My dream is to one day start my own magazine covering popular culture. I have written several articles/short stories that have been

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Food & Drink > Dining Etiquette Should cell phones be banned in restaurants?: 2 of 207
While it can be rude to speak on your cell phone when dining in a restaurant, at times it is unavoidable. There are ways to do it without being inconsiderate to your fellow diners though. Therefore, restaurants should not be allowed to ban people from using cell phones. To take away one's freedom to make or receive a phone ca... More..
Entertainment > Music (Other) Is listening to music at work calming or distracting?: 2 of 66
Listening to music at work is not only calming; it makes the day go by faster. It would be beneficial for all places of employment to allow workers to listen to music throughout the day. Not just any music though. Unfortunately, in today's world people are often easily offended, and because of that, any business that caters t... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet (Other) Is it healthy to find school friends on Myspace or Facebook after a peaceful 15 years without them?: 1 of 33
Finding school friends on MySpace or Facebook is not a bad thing, and it's not unhealthy. It is simply reconnecting with your past, which is good for some people and bad for others. But even if you are contacted on either of these sites by someone you went to school with who you don't want to reconnect with, you don't have t... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Dealing with noisy neighbors: 1 of 25
Noisy neighbors can be a hassle and may often cause stress and anxiety. However, not everyone who is labeled a "noisy neighbor" actually is one. There are plenty of instances where a neighbor will lie about the noise level of the people living next door to them. In some cases, this is because the neighbors simply have nothing... More..
Computers & Technology > Computers & Technology (Other) Shutdown Day: Can you go without your computer for a day?: 2 of 31
When i was a small child, using a computer was not part of my daily routine. It's been a long time since i've been able to say that.To me, using my computer every day is as routine as getting out of bed in the morning. Going a whole day without your computer is not fun, but sometimes you have to do it. Although I personally d... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Budget Would you wear a pre-owned wedding gown?: 1 of 15
Every woman dreams about the day she gets married. And for most of us, a huge part of that dream is the perfect wedding dress. Most women have an idea of what kind of dress they want long before they meet the man they are going to marry. That being said, how many of us are willing to wear a pre-owned wedding dress? I know I'm... More..
Relationships & Family > Friends & Peers (Other) Why do people have so few real friends: 3 of 33
We live in a very busy world. Between work, family and other obligations, oftentimes friendships seem to be less and less able to be maintained and to grow. It's easy to get to know a lot of people, but finding real friends is never easy. Friendship is a commitment between people to support and encourage each other, to shar... More..
Arts & Humanities > Thoughts on Writing The benefits of journaling: 16 of 148
There are many benefits to having an online journal. It takes a few steps to get started, and once you do, you'll be glad you took the time to create your very own space on the web.The first step in starting your online journal is to sign up with a website that offers this service. There are many websites out there that you c... More..
Relationships & Family > The Single Life Top 10 reasons to savor the single life: 7 of 58
While being in a relationship is wonderful, there is something to be said for being single too. When you're single you enjoy a kind of freedom you will never be able to have in a relationship, no matter how open that relationship is. Here are the top 10 reasons why being single can be great. 1. You are free to be spontaneo... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: My wedding: 5 of 40
My wedding took place a month ago today. I can hardly believe we've been married for a month already. It feels like we just got back from our honeymoon yesterday. I waited 30 years to get married and it was well worth the wait. My groom looked amazing in his tux and he was blown away by my wedding dress. When he first saw m... More..