: About Me

I grew up as an Army brat in Pennsylvania and Germany before my family and I settled in North Carolina. After graduating from college, I worked as a reporter for a daily newspaper for a few years.

I now work in the accounting department for a large corporation and I still have a passion for writing. In other words, I contribute my skills to a normal full-time job by day, and I'm an aspiring freelance writer by night.

Recently, I've been exploring various ways share my thoughts, experiences and knowledge through short stories, articles and other writing formats. I'm very glad that I found Helium, which I believe will help me to achieve my writing goals.

My other interests include pop culture, especially music and television. I am also interested in politics and social issues.

My passion is ...

writing

I know too much about ...

pop culture, especially about cheesy music acts from the 80s and 90s

My parents always told me ...

about the importance of education

My childhood ambition ...

to be like my mom

My favorite memory ...

spending New Year's Eve 1999 in New York's Times Square with one of my best friends

Why I write ...

to share my thoughts and to hopefully inspire and/or entertain others

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

reading the Harry Potter series, watching Scrubs, and listening to rock, retro pop, old-school R&B and hip-hop

My first job ...

flipping burgers at the Burger King on my college's campus

My best moment ...

winning a reporting award from the North Carolina Press Association

My inspiration ...

my mom

Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Staying positive in a negative world

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Ever wonder why so many celebrities seem completely miserable while some middle-to-lower class people seem content, or even happy? Happiness starts with a personal decision. You can't let your surrounding circumstances (good or bad) or even other people (good or bad) determine your happiness. Staying positive is a decision that should be made and renewed on a regular basis. Here are five ways to stay positive in such a negative world. SAY THANK YOU It's often suggested that people should spend a few minutes every day to write down five things that they are grateful to have in their lives. ...

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