Well...what can I say? I'm student at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, WA. I have a major in English with an emphasis in Literature, as well as minors in Religion and music. I love to read, sing, hang with friends, and learn new things. I have a wonderful boyfriend, Chris, and the coolest friend ever, Valerie.

My goal in life right now: survive college.

My passion is ...

the written word and ancient history.

I know too much about ...

Lord of the Rings.

My parents always told me ...

to get off the phone!

My childhood ambition ...

was to be a singer.

My favorite memory ...

is my first day with my boyfriend; we swam down a river with snow still on the banks!

Why I write ...

It's something to fill my spare time!

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

Beethoven, currently.

My first job ...

was at a little antique store in California.

My best moment ...

was when my boyfriend took me to Snoqualmie Fall, brought sparkling cider and a white rose and told me that he loved me...

My inspiration ...

my wonderful boyfriend, friends, and family who make life worth living.

Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Adventures in life

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International

I stood at the top of the mountain, looking at the path at my feet. It didn't look so bad. I looked farther along the narrow way: although it became wider, it also became much steeper, and much more intimidating. I was standing at the top of International at Alpental ski area. And I was terrified.

I've never been one for taking risks or being adventurous; I like to sit at home, read books, and play video games. It's not that I'm antisocial, especially not in high school, I just prefer to stay in and take it easy, rather than get outside. I was always the "good gi...

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