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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

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Food & Drink > Ethnic & International Foods Which country's food is the best? Why?: 3 of 30
What do you think of when someone mentions Italian food? Mexican food? Chinese food? You may think that you really know what these things are, but the truth is unless you've visited the countries of origin, you have a skewed perception of these cuisines. In America, we are notorious for one thing, making our own versions of t... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Getting along with a stepdaughter: 3 of 13
It was two weeks into our relationship when my now fiance informed me that he had a daughter. It could have been a really big deal, but considering that I had a lot of experience with kids, I wasn't shaken. His daughter didn't live with him and for a while, on the weekends where she visited, I stayed away. I really respected ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religious Speculations & Criticisms Religious fanaticism: 1 of 4
I think just like heroin, just like alcohol, religion can be an addiction. People who do drugs and partake in other stereotypical addictive behaviors are very looked down on in our society. And why? Because their behavior causes themselves and maybe others harm and because of one general principle. The principle is one that a... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: When you no longer value a friend: 9 of 31
You come to that place when you change as people. Maybe someone has a baby and doesn't call anymore. Maybe someone becomes a work-a-holic. Your friend could start obsessing about the way they look, material things, or they could just start being really competitive with you.Change is constant. As quickly as your friendship sta... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Gender Issues Should we approve of same sex marriage?: 44 of 144
Marriage, historically, has been a religious joining of two people of the opposite sex. It was made an official, legal contract by people in power and in politics. Now, with the question of same sex marriage on everyones mind, we are hearing religion from the mouths of people in power. When did these two things join up again... More..
Health & Fitness > Health Risks Obesity in children: Addressing the problem: 7 of 16
It used to be that when I thought of children, parks full of smiling faces would come to mind. I saw kids who ran and played and when it was time to come home yelled, "Just ten more minutes!" I remember being made to eat (or spend long times at the dinner table staring at) unidentified green things that my parents called veg... More..
Entertainment > TV Show Reviews TV show reviews: How I Met Your Mother: 6 of 7
I don't watch a lot of TV and I can tell you why. It is because I just don't care about the latest reality show, the nightly trashy drama of Watch Over Me, or whos kissing Simon's behind on American Idol. However, I do allow my Monday evenings to be spent enjoying the viewing of How I Met Your Mother.This show, like any comed... More..
Relationships & Family > Successful Dating Women: How to get and keep the man you want: 19 of 21
This title is absurd. Don't look at relationships as a successful culmination of how-to's. Thats a start.Here's what you want to do...and avoid doing, in not particular order.1. Don't try to be the warlord over your man. Don't plan every moment of his life and make him ok all prospective future plans for himself through you f... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Why society protects "stupid people": 36 of 38
Lets see...Before someone can make a claim that society protects stupid people, you first must define what makes a person stupid. Is a stupid person someone who has children out of wedlock and lives off of the government? Is a stupid person someone who has a low IQ? Or, is a stupid person someone who wears white after Labor D... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary Why celebrities shouldn't be on the news: 19 of 19
Seriously. What is wrong with our country? We go home after a long day of work and we watch tv. And what we watch is a montage of celebrity gossip. We barely see any real news these days. Sure, Iraq is relevant and everyone wants to talk about that, but we all have to know something is wrong when Britany Spears gets more medi... More..