Archive for June, 2009

Ideal Spots for Sports »

I used to think it was silly to travel just to participate in a sport. That’s probably because I was never much of an athlete. After dating several guys who were really into different sports, I came to see that there are some places that are simply ideal for certain sports. Now it makes sense [...]

My First Taste of Working from Home »

My first job out of college was truly horrible.  On the surface it was what I wanted to do — writing.  But though my title was “Technical Writer,” it should have been “Glorified Secretary” or perhaps “Trained Monkey,” because that’s what I really was.
Basically, I was doing technical “writing” (there was very little actual writing [...]

Gifts for a Pet Lover »

My best friend recently got a dog for the first time. You would think that the dog was his child since he spoils it so much. The puppy certainly has more toys than most babies that I know! He’s even having a party to celebrate the new addition to the family.
I’m trying to figure out [...]

Fiji Hotel vs. Fiji Resort »

Someone who is thinking about taking a trip to an island destination like Fiji will need to think about the accommodations that they desire. Although you may not know it, there can be a big difference between staying at a Fiji hotel and staying at a Fiji resort. You may want to splurge for the [...]

Be a Little Bit Bold »

So many people go through life worrying about what others will think of them. They hold themselves back because of this. It’s sad to see.
I’m not the most outgoing person that you’ll ever meet. I don’t do things that shock a lot of people. Nevertheless, I know how to be just a little bit bold.
This [...]

I Want To Have A Dozen Careers »

I have been working full time as a freelance writer for a number of years now. I like what I do. I do well for myself. But I don’t plan on doing this type of work for the rest of my life. Many people think it’s ridiculous that I don’t want to keep growing my career [...]

Fond childhood memories of a holiday in Lake Louise, Canada »

Recently, my girlfriend and I were talking about where we might want to go on vacation. It has been a number of years since we’d actually gone further than 50 miles away from home for any real fun and relaxation, so we thought now might be the time.
It wasn’t until she mentioned an advertisement she [...]