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Graduated with 3.78 GPA and High Honors in Psychology - California State University, San Bernardino (December 2002)

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University, San Bernardino 16th Annual Student Research Conference, First Place: Oral Research Presentation

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Moving on: 1 of 300
Title: Out of the FireAll that she wanted was someone to love herIt seemed fair to her and not too much to askWith so much to give, though no halo above herHe said when they met he was up to the task.Her infant dreams were so delicate, preciousTo trust and find freedom by giving herselfNow redefined both by name and by purpos... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Observations: 2 of 65
Thoughts of Self creep in. Self-centeredness settles. Unpacks.Making itself at home, Worry moves down each hall.Doubt chooses its room.Negativity finds a cozy nook.The twins, Sadness and Despair, play in the backyard.I do not recall answering the door. Did I? An open window, perhaps.I stumble over boxes, furniture. Piles of s... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Struggle: 14 of 215
Shipwrecked. That blood is thicker than waterHas never held meaning for meThose family ties that I hear ofJust a breeze passing high through the treesOnce grand and majestic this vesselNow broken and rotting on shoreMy friends could just watch as I wrestledThe waves as they toyed with my oarDoes this pain count its origins el... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Childhood memories: 36 of 391
Title: Patience.Maybe next time, I hear from my motherAs everyone leaves to ride round the streetAlways too young, too small, or too somethingImagination must carry these feet.Your day will come, replied the physicianBut I'll mow your lawn and take special care!Not quite old enough for such a positionYou'll worry your mom, no... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Parents and children: 3 of 28
"Daddy, I'm scared"."Why are you scared, Emerson?" I asked. He told me that he wanted me to light the candle to scare off the monsters. Rather than argue with the 3-year-old about the existence of monsters, I lit 3 little candles in the bathroom, and the flickering glow flowed gently into the bedroom."There you go, little man... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Family: 24 of 181
Title: Silver LiningHe clutched at his chest where the shot found its markDisbelieving the truth that was clearFamily images blurred as the light became darkAnd reality overcame fearSearing pain coursing through him, he stumbled and fellDesperate breath, yet unable to speakAs the visage displayed left him shocked beyond words... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: New love: 23 of 161
Title: Good MorningGray fills the skyAs warmth fills the heartThe drops gently flyAs the covers departThe clouds hide the sunSmells of coffee waft inHear her breathe, gentle windThe smooth touch of her skinFirst image of dayAs eye catches eyeBeat of heart, thought of loveAll else stops; you and IYesterday pastNot a thought of... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Children: 39 of 200
Title: Three and a Half... Wandering, wondering Feeling his way Searching, discovering Day after day Nothing to bother No stress, no concern Eternally playful The world left to learn Without an idea Of dangers unseen Surrounding depravity Shielded and free With seeming contempt For a life lived with care Scoffing at grav... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Creativity: 15 of 75
Title: Art Class.Canvas white and seven colorsPalette new and virgin brushChoices limitless, yet othersLanguish at the thought of such.Fears reject fresh thought, uniqueWhile phantom worries fill the roomModel frozen, as I seekInspiration in this tomb.Suddenly I see the windowFraming images unplannedStill the feeling at my ea... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Poets: 53 of 133
Title: Common GeniusMost envision the world, part and parcel exposed To the masses, conformed, uninspired When involving original thought juxtaposed To the natural way that things are While rare gifts of mental capacity threaten To broaden and stretch what is known Some seem not to understand and compromise To remain in the ... More..