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I am a writer/artist living in South Chicagoland. At the moment, I am seven months pregnant and struggling at two full-time jobs to try and keep the bills paid and my local gaming store open. Aside from artwork and writing, I also love to sing, listen to music,

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Soul Mates: 206 of 246
"Twin Flames in the Mirror"She lives on as an idea,An image stamped on a coinHer fingertips stretched to HeavenHer body bound to EarthHer heart is the oceanFull of salt tears and breakingOn the unfeeling sandIn a steady rhythm of griefHer howl is lost on the windIt is the windBlowing across an endless desertA cry falling on d... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: I'm not your victim: 38 of 43
"Gauntlet"So, you want to control me?Well, friend, it's not that easyDon't believe that you've got powerJust because I took your bitIn my mouthI'm neither horse nor whoreThough I've been ridden roughAnd hardAre the nights I spent aloneLonging to be moved, possessedBut you slammed shackles on meYou imprisoned meWith a gossamer... More..
Jobs & Careers > Online Surveys & Pay to Click Can surveys and other online gigs pay your bills?: 46 of 49
While it would be fantastic if things like online surveys could pay the bills, the odds are not in one's favor that they will pay the bills. Legitimate online work opportunities are hard to find, and when they are found, there is INTENSE competition for those spots. In order to work at home (also known as telecommuting), one ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Ending a relationship: 282 of 300
"Picking up the pieces"Always the one left behindCan't say I didn't see it comingHands tied, watching helplesslyWhile what I wanted was taken awayForget the dreamsEmbrace the painBreathe it inLet it out againI'm the strong oneOr so they sayI can take the hits,I'm such a big girlI wish I could growA heart of stoneCry false tea... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The masks we wear: 167 of 172
"Do You Know This Face?"I stare at you through narrowed eyesThrough the slits of the mask I wearI play innocent so wellWide dark eyes, pouty lips, careless hairFor the moment, I am your virginKneeling before you, my lips aroundYou, worshiping your fleshTeeth innocently grazing your thighsIn the next moment, I am your confidan... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Which makes a better pet: A dog or a cat?: 148 of 150
Although both cats and dogs are fine animals, I will always choose to have a cat in my life over having a dog in my life for many reasons.First of all, cats are fairly self-sufficient. As kittens, cats are usually trained to find their own food and water and practice good hygiene. It takes time and a great deal of patience to... More..
Sports & Recreation > Training & Equipment Should bodybuilding be made compulsory for students?: 25 of 25
Although body building does have its appeal to certain athletes, by no means should body building be made compulsory for students. Physical fitness should always be a part of a student's day, and students should be required to take a class that requires them to get some exercise each semester or trimester, but body building s... More..
Hobbies & Games > Role Playing & War Games Gary Gygax: The creator of Dungeons and Dragons: 2 of 2
Who was Gary Gygax? To some people, he was a creative genius, taking tabletop games in a previously unexplored and unused direction that changed the face of gaming and led to legendary games such as tabletop gaming's Magic: The Gathering and video gaming's Final Fantasy series. To others, Gygax was a monster of depravity, lur... More..