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I'm a teenager who has enjoyed writing for a long time. I also enjoy doing cool stuff with pictures (such as the one to the right), listening to music, and designing things (buildings).

I play three main sports: soccer (football, futbol, fusbal, depending on

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Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Shoveling the driveway: 4 of 24
When I look back upon my career in shoveling snow, I can divide it in to three periods. There's the Primitive Era, the Evolutionary Era, and finally, the Concrete Era. Each marks a time where I had a different perspective in this field, my lens on shoveling focused a bit more.The Primitive Era:Ages: "Since-I-was-able-to shove... More..
Education > Education (Other) Essential back-to-school supplies: 9 of 38
Back-to-school shopping comes at the time of year when summer is slowly melting into summer, and school is quickly looming into the every day lives of children everywhere. Back-to-school shopping is probably a child's favorite and least favorite shopping to do. Kids love getting new stuff, it makes them feel renewed, revived.... More..
Arts & Humanities > American Authors Biography: J.D. Salinger: 1 of 4
"I'm kind of like a paranoid in reverse. I think people are plotting to make me happy," said Jerome David Salinger who was born January 1st, 1919 in New York. His father, Sol was Jewish. He and Sol had a distant relationship, and didn't care much for each other. Mr. Salinger didn't even bother to go to his funeral. On the oth... More..
Arts & Humanities > Languages (Other) How to say thank you in different languages: 8 of 28
There comes a time in life where one is always grateful for something. Express it in many different languages. Here's how to say "thank you" in a variety of different languages:Spanish: Gracias (grah-syas)French: Merci (mehr-see)Chinese Mandarin: Xie-xie (shei-shei)Hawaiian: MahaloItalian: Grazie (grats-yeh)Portuguese: Obriga... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Trash & Recycling How to best recycle plastics: 3 of 9
Not every plastic is the same. Every plastic out there has a certain way it needs to be recycled in order to be deemed usable.To know exactly what it is you can have recycled, the first step is to call your city hall, and verify what plastics are accepted, and where to bring them if they aren't.Then, rinse out out the plastic... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Cooking & Meal Planning How to pack lunches for teens: 11 of 28
One would be surprised at how much a teenager critiques themselves. From their looks to their intelligence, from their grades to... their food.Food itself is a large part of teen fashion. If it's something that tastes great, and everyone wishes they had it, it's a great lunch. Many times have I been in the lunch room, taking ... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes Songs that pump you up in the gym: 8 of 20
A good song for working out, or for in the gym, is something that you can move to.Soft, slow or quiet music, and calm sounds from pianos, stringed instruments, or flute-like instruments seem to be very calming, and have the reverse effect of what you're looking for in a work out.Generally, rock works very well, or something w... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Instincts: 25 of 60
Instinct; that feeling washes over meWith out it, who else could I ever be?It is my sense that helps me decide onWhat it is I could, should, would act uponWhen I get this funny, distinct feelingThat really gets my heart and mind reelingI know a decision will soon be madeAll my previous doubts begin to fadeBut what if this gut... More..
Sports & Recreation > Soccer Fundamentals The importance of shin pads in soccer: 5 of 10
In a game that revolves mostly around one's feet and legs, shin pads are an essential, since there are bound to be a few stray kicks and slide tackles.It is a rule in soccer that a player must always wear proper equipment, and shin pads are part of the list. A shin pad usually runs up to a few inches below the knee, and is ma... More..
Sports & Recreation > Training & Equipment Holiday sports gift ideas for teen boys: 3 of 6
Society's children these days are quite lazy. Most adolescents spend 45 hours a week watching TV, using the computer, or playing video games, according to Frank Booth, a professor at the University of Missouri-Columbia. It is essential for these kids to get up and just DO something that requires more physical activity than ma... More..