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Well, I'm a twenty-something, just trying to get by in the real world I guess. :) I work for a major University, handling software needs for the community at large. I'm also a self-taught artist. I mostly work with glass, but I also like expressing myself

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Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: The top 10 things you want to do in your life: 11 of 287
It's great to make a list of things you want to do in your life. Life is short, and unfortunately, you can't do everything. So it's best to prioritize and figure out where you want to end up!There are many things that would make this list that I've already done. I have a great husband and good friends, and those are very impo... More..
Jobs & Careers > Employers Should employers monitor employees' Internet use?: 2 of 23
Employers should not monitor their employees' Internet use. Too many employers seem to use "excessive Internet use" as an excuse for firing employees who work hard and get their jobs done. Employers get overzealous in monitoring work computer usage. If an employee is done with her work, does it really hurt anything if she sho... More..
Health & Fitness > Disease Prevention Preventing and curing migraines: 4 of 26
Migraines have recently become one of the central features of my life. I have suffered with migraines for 17 years (I'm 24 now) and in the past few years, I've dealt with chronic daily headaches. An acute migraine can be totally disabling, and suffering from headaches on a daily basis can easily spiral someone into a helpless... More..
Arts & Humanities > Making Art Learning the art of stained glass: 1 of 4
The easiest way to learn stained glass is to take a class. But if you can't afford a class, or don't have one available to you, or would just rather teach yourself, you can.There are two methods for learning stained glass. The copper foil method is by far the most forgiving, and what most of the suncatchers and ornaments you ... More..
Other What digital assets to buy for $1: 1 of 3
There are tons of digital entertainment items you can buy for a dollar! Many places are offering mp3s for a dollar now (iTunes and Yahoo Music come to mind). Amazon has short stories available in PDF format for a dollar. There are lots of great things out there for a dollar!There really isn't much in the way of actual physica... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet Programs Which diets work - and which ones fail?: 13 of 35
At one point or another, I've been on just about every diet on the books. I've done low fat, low calorie, and low carb. I've eaten nothing but cabbage soup for a week. I've had gym memberships, invested in popular aerobics programs, and tried training for a marathon. The scale became a friend and an enemy - it had the power t... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Pain: 153 of 379
MigraineEvery day I'm aloneIn bedIn the darkJust trying to breathe.Is it time to leaveGo homeSomeplace quietAway from the noise?The lights are so, sovery brighttoo much colorIt's so hard to see!The nausea comes, andalmostI welcome -It's better after.At least for a momentor twoa littleless pain now it seems. More..
Relationships & Family > First Dates Great first date ice breakers: 9 of 21
I've got one first date icebreaker in particular that has served me well for many years.Of course, I tend to date shy but adventurous people. Conversation can lag to start with, because we both don't know what to talk about. Once things get going though, you can find all sorts of common ground. But what's the best way to jump... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Misdiagnosis of mental illnesses: 3 of 7
Misdiagnosis of mental illness is a serious problem that can be difficult and make the real mental illness worse. This is particularly true in my case. You see, I have bipolar disorder. Initially, though, I was diagnosed as having major depression.I was in the depths of despair, suicidal, and at twenty, thought my life was he... More..
Food & Drink > Candy & Desserts Which is better, plain M&Ms or peanut?: 23 of 44
If you're headed for a sweet snack, you're body's probably a little bit hungry, and craving some quick energy to get over an afternoon slump or a late night study session. M&Ms are a perfect, easy snack. However, if you don't want to crash half an hour after eating them, peanut M&Ms are what you should reach for.Chocolate, an... More..