: About Me

I received my first journal as a gift from my mom when I was seven years old. The urge to write struck me immediately, and I filled the blue flowered pages with penciled scrawlings such as, "we went to the zoo today." Over the years I scribbled dozens of spiral notebooks, diaries with flimsy gold locks, and even post-it notes with reflections and ponderances.

By my college years, my desire to share my love of the English language with others was a calling. I decided to double major in Secondary Language Arts Education, and Theatre. Shortly thereafter, I taught high school English for three years in Wilmington, North Carolina, where I currently reside. Although I am not currently teaching full time, I do enjoy working as a private tutor for high school students in English and writing.

I now believe that writing is a wonderful way to glean knowledge, to voice an opinion, and to grow as an inquisitive human being. I enjoy many types of writing, from research to editorial. One of my favorite freelance jobs was when I was recently employed as a Freelance Theatre Critic for a local publication called Encore magazine. My articles can be found at their website, which is listed in my favorites.

I enjoy constructive criticism, and look forward to using Helium to facilitate my continued growth as a writer, and network with others.

My passion is ...

living life in the moment, auspiciously and without regret.

I know too much about ...

migraine headaches.

My parents always told me ...

to stand up for myself, and speak out for my beliefs.

My childhood ambition ...

to be a teacher.

Why I write ...

it allows me to be the teacher and the student in one.

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

reading "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy, and "The Anti 9 to 5 Guide" by Michelle Goodman. I'm listening to Pandora, the internet radio station.

My first job ...

babysitting. My first "real" job was the Target clothing department at age 16.

My best moment ...

walking across the stage to accept my college diploma.

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Yoga has proven its true value over more than 5,000 years. Currently, close to 11 million Americans are enjoying the numerous benefits of regularly practicing yoga. Depending on the type of yoga, the focus may be relaxation, detoxification, restoration, or strength building. But regardless of the specific method of yoga that one chooses, the benefits of practicing are remarkably positive and far reaching. Here are the top ten benefits of doing yoga. (1) Improve Cardiovascular and Circulatory Health: According to Meredith Walker in the Nursing School Catalog, yoga is excellent for improving...

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