: About Me

I love writing because it's such an absolute outlet for everything from cynacism and disgust to joy and excitement. As for me personally, I'd like to say I tend to be a leader rather than a follower. I've been described as both outspoken and blunt and I am proud of both labels. I have tons of life experience, so when I write I'd like to think that what I have to say comes from someone who has neither been sheltered or afraid of living life without boundaries. I believe in always speaking your mind and getting ideas out into the world that might otherwise be lost or forgotten. I am in the process of getting my bachelors degree in psychology and becoming a police officer. I am also engaged and will soon have a 7-year-old step daughter. Currently, I live in a little town in Oregon and work full time at a shipping company.

My passion is ...

being adventurous.

I know too much about ...

psychology and stereotypes.

My parents always told me ...

to stop talking so much.

My childhood ambition ...

to better understand people and living things in general.

My favorite memory ...

when I put all my stuff in storage and moved to Colorado.

Why I write ...

I write because it comes so naturally. It's like breathing for me.

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

everything I can.

My first job ...

I worked in telemarketing.

My best moment ...

When I left a verbally abusive boyfriend.

My inspiration ...

My mother. She has overcome a lot and has always been so brave and compassionate.

Health & Fitness > Fitness & Exercise Tips Women and men exercising together

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This is for all those women who go to women-only gym facilities: you cannot become a completely well-rounded fit person if you cannot gain the self confidence it takes to work out along side the opposite gender. I understand that when people begin to work out that they tend to be pretty self conscious. Specifically, if you are female, you might be worried about men looking at you. This is perfectly natural. But, this is something you may not realize: all of the men you are worried about judging you are most likely too concerned with their own workout to even pay any attention to you. Some ...

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