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I'm currently 25, and working towards my degree in Multimedia at California State University, Northridge. I have always had a strong passion for movies, video games, and visual effects. I hope to attend Gnomon School of Visual Arts after I finish my undergrad

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Relationships & Family > Dating Psychology Why the nice guy never gets the girl: 1 of 24
There are many nice guys in the world. They see all these other guys with a girl and they wonder why they aren't with a girl themselves. As many people have said before, women do seem to want to go more for the "jerk" first. They are more attractive because they seem more confident and less passive than nice guys. Nice guys ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values How to become a better person: 19 of 192
Many people want to become a better person. Maybe there's something about themselves they don't like because it makes other people not like them. Maybe they think there's something wrong with themselves. Or maybe some people really think they are a good person when they really aren't, and they are finally starting to realize... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Dilemmas When you want a relationship but you are 'just friends': 5 of 32
I have always felt that relationships would be better if they started off as friends first. It would be a good foundation to start with because they already like each other for who they are. They know each other's likes and dislikes. They already enjoy each other's company, and depending on how close the friendship is, they ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Culture & Community World of Warcraft: Is it a waste of time?: 11 of 32
World of Warcraft may be a time sink, but I don't see it as a waste of time. It isn't just a game for me either. There are real people behind these characters. Some people may not feel this way, but I treat them with respect as I would if I met them in real life. A lot of people are selfish and only care about loot or whatev... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Personal values and their importance: 8 of 17
I believe that personal values make up who a person really is. There are many people who pretend to be someone else so they can get more people to like them, but eventually people will see who they really are. I have seen friendships and relationships end this way. At first they might seem like the best person in the world, ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Culture & Community Playing online games for relaxation and escape: 7 of 14
Massively multiplayer online role-playing games were never an interest to me until I actually started playing one. I have always been playing single player role-playing games like the Final Fantasy series before Final Fantasy XI, but it wasn't until a friend of mine showed me a screenshot of Everquest that inspired me to try... More..