: About Me

First of all, I feel honoured to be a part of the Helium community, clearly, I am in great company.  Being part of the Helium community reminds me of the tremendous talent on this planet.  I could spend hours reading article after article on this site; learning something new on a consistent basis.

Since I can remember, I have always been a voracious reader and writer, so much so I made the decision early on to study Journalism once I entered college. The years passed and I began my college schooling at Columbia College where I settled on a major in Broadcast Journalism after about the third try. Of course, you are probably all familiar with the adage "the third time is a charm."

This proved to be true as I went on to work as a Producer for several public relations programs at Fox 32 in Chicago, then on to a News Anchor position at a local cable station in Chicago, and subsequently a Radio Disc Jockey for a local station in Chicago. Currently, I write music along with my writing partner, for various recording artists.  I also work as a professional makeup artist and wardrobe stylist in the television industry.  In my spare time I enjoy learning about photography and Spanish.  Because I have a number of creative interests, Helium is a great outlet for me to express myself in this way.

My passion is ...

My relationship with Jesus Christ my Lord & Saviour, family, writing and singing

I know too much about ...

The moment I feel I know too much about a given subject; I realize I know nothing...

My parents always told me ...

"Always be grateful and humble."

My childhood ambition ...

To write and sing

My favorite memory ...

Growing up in Aurora, IL with my two older brothers and enjoying every iota of childhood.

Why I write ...

Writing is a catharsis for me and I express myself in ways much differently from how I would verbally..

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

I am reading Confederacy of the Dunces, I am watching anything by Jean-Luc Godard or Francois Truffaut

My first job ...

Producer at Fox Television in Chicago

My best moment ...

Relaxing on the white sands of Turks and Caicos with no television, cell phone, or computer accessibility.

My inspiration ...

My mother and a young savant named Rex, his story is incredible, a true testimony to the love of God.

Style & Beauty > Makeup How to apply makeup

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In today's "microwave society" where it's all about instant gratification, hour long makeup application is the last task women are adding to their itineraries these days.  In all actuality, a full makeup application should take no longer than 10 minutes at most.  The first step is an effective skincare regimen.  Natural products without any preservatives or perfumes are preferable.  Depending upon the grocers offered in your local area, most health food markets such as Whole Foods, Trader Joe's and Erewhon to name a few, offer a vast array of choices geared toward speci...

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