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What to say? I'm extremely inexperienced. After all, I'm but a fifteen year old sophomore still in High School. It has always been my passion to write, and I see this site as a way to improve. I prefer writing fiction over anything else, but I usually lack

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Relationships & Family > Dating Commentary Are online daters real couples?: 2 of 40
Online dating has become as normal as relationships maintained by people who live close to each other. Though many see this as taboo and fake, what truly defines a couple? A mental bond shared between two people coupled with physical attraction is the basis of a relationship. Is this not represented in an online relationship... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Soldiers & Veterans Providing for a pet if you get deployed: 1 of 14
Anyone who owns a pet knows that their cute, cuddly friend is the top priority in their life. When duty calls, the first question is, "What can I do to make sure my pet will be comfortable while I'm gone?" The first, and more obvious thing to do, is to ask your close family or friends to take care of your pet while you're go... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Dreams: 3 of 28
I see death dealers. I see Indiana Jones. Sometimes, I see myself riding into epic battles with the blessings of an Elf Queen. Sometimes, I simply dream I am alone. See, the interesting thing about me is not even my wide range of dreams, all of which are very interesting in themselves. I am defective in the way that I dream ... More..
Computers & Technology > PDAs & Handheld Devices Is the new Blackberry Storm better than the iPhone?: 2 of 18
Technology wars have ensued yet again, this time between the Blackberry Storm and the iPhone and iPhone 3G. While the Blackberry Storm's website invites you to "press and be impressed" with its sleek touch screen, a Blackberry without a keyboard is a way of selling out. After all, isn't a keyboard supposed to be the defining... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Magical fantasy: 21 of 117
Excerpt from the novel I am trying to finish, "The Tristan Wars". The silver, iridescent orb pulsed between his outstretched hands, sending bolts of electric warmth throughout his body. The presence it exuded overwhelmed his senses, pressing itself upon every inch of his body and mind until it felt as if he had been plunged ... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: The rewards of owning a pet: 11 of 38
During one of the most crucial parts of my life, I was given a gift from the gods: A puppy Bassett Hound. I was young, or at least, what I consider young. I was maybe nine years old. My mother had recently broken up with her girlfriend to be with another girl twenty years younger than her, only ten years older than me. I fel... More..
Computers & Technology > GPS Devices Beginner's guide to GPS devices: 6 of 15
Global Positioning Systems - better known as GPS's - are revolutionizing the way we get around. Using satellites to direct them, they can save you hours of frustration and the overwhelming feeling of being lost. Most brand-new cars come already installed with a medium grade GPS, which perform all of the basic functions and t... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Subcultures An emo kid's life: 4 of 10
I remember being in my Honours English class in eighth grade, talking to a friend, when suddenly, one of the more popular lads leaned over and asked me in the most serious way possible, "Are you emo?" I patiently told him no, to which he replied, "Are you sure?" To use the word emo in the absolutely correct way, you would be... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Culture & Community World of Warcraft: Harmless fun, or an addictive replacement for real life?: 33 of 66
MMROPG's, or, to the uninformed, 'massively multiplayer online role-playing games' are as addicting as any other stimulating substance. I have played World of Warcraft once in my life on a friend of mine's account. I, myself, didn't like it. I prefer Guild Wars, not only because it has no monthly fee, but because I enjoy the... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Why I love the Harry Potter books: 7 of 14
The Harry Potter books have worked literal, magical wonders on me, the lest of them being my founding of a Quidditch Team. When I was young, I would always read. I cleared out the library at every school I transfered to within the first year. Nothing, however, could fully sate my thirst. I'd always get angry when I found a s... More..