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I am currently college freshman who has forever loved to write. From short stories, essays, and editorials to postcards, texts, and grocery lists- you name it and I'll write it. I've taken classes in creative writing, english literature, and beat generation

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: A night to remember: 1 of 20
A Night to Remember Demons rush the streets Fairies, penguins, peacocks, and dolphins Monica, Michele, Barack, and Bill Clinton These are the people I saw The rain sputters out Comes a full gravid Moon Dreary lampposts come out Spirits sick of their slumber Laughing, screaming, crying, ranting Knowing what is where Kno... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Superficial beauty: Judgment: 1 of 12
My Fledgling Encounter with Superficiality I arrived at the banquet hall on a Sunday afternoon because the letter I received told me to. It was for the Nationals Preliminary Pageant information session, and I figured I might as well be informed. Dressed in interview attire, I drove myself down to Santa Barbara and go... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: In memory of a loved one: 13 of 122
Ode to Lizard Oh, little lizard How I knew you for not long But here I stand today To sing your dying song. Crushed by a log And fondled by a boy On your dying day You felt but little joy. While hiding in the fodder You anticipated the slaughter As the log came crashing down Came upon your face a humb... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Why it's better to give than receive: 4 of 37
The amazing thing about giving is that it benefits both the giver and the receiver, and more often than not it feels better to give than to receive. While receiving a charitable donation or service is uplifting, nothing compares to the feeling you get when you know you've helped someone. The greatest example of random ki... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Humanity: 3 of 24
Taxicab Revelations I was running late. The Pakistani cab driver I had met the day before was still at the airport with no chance of picking me up on time. I resorted to 411. Washington, D.C. Taxi service. Which cabs take credit cards? I couldn't tell you that, ma'am. ... More..
Education > College Study Tips Cramming for exams: Last minute study tips: 1 of 7
Surviving Finals Preparing for final exams can be an overwhelming process often characterized by disorganized mountains of notes, misplaced stacks of review sheets, and displaced highlighters galore. No wonder studying is stressful after reading over more seizure-bright yellow than useful information! ... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Addiction: 5 of 34
Some Addictions Are Better Than Others The Italian Espresso Style Cafs by Illy are the best-tasting coffee drinks to have provoked my caffeine addiction in years. I'll be damned if anything causes me to relapse this quickly again. Since I started cramming for practice SATs in the fifth grade, I've been aw... More..
Creative Writing > Satire Satire: Environmental issues: 2 of 12
Global Warning: It Ain't Gettin' Warmer Global warming is a hoax. A scam. A fraud. Although the media has been trying to persuade people otherwise by suggesting that the world is getting increasingly warmer, they couldn't be further from the truth. In actuality, this giant global warming craze is nothing but a massive c... More..
Food & Drink > Fast Food Are fast food restaurants like McDonald's and Burger King on the way out?: 10 of 58
My Bid for Burger King Are fast food restaurants like McDonalds and Burger King on the way out? I don't know much about Mickey D, but question the power of the King and you're asking for a smack down. At the BK Lounge, you can be who you want to be. Individuals from all backgrounds and places congregate to voi... More..
Travel > Greece A visitor's guide to Santorini, Greece: 2 of 11
Tourist's Guide to Santorini Santorini, an erupted fragmentation of what used to be Strongili, is now one of the most beautiful islands among the Greek Cyclades. The simplistic architecture of white and blue domed houses adorns the steep cliffs encircling the caldera. Also famous for being the world's largest caldera,... More..