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My Journey
"Chase your dream." That always sounded like a good idea when I heard it in inspirational movies or telling it to other people. But now that it's my turn, its daunting. However, I am determined. If I'm gonna do this I have to give it all that I've got.
By Maranda Couture8 years ago in Journal
Too Little, Too Much!
People always told me, you’re doing too many things at once, focus on one thing and do it the best you can instead of being average at a bunch of things. I believed it and that’s what I tried, one thing at a time. I dedicated my life to one talent or hobby months at a time. Trying out one thing after the.
By Valerie Rose8 years ago in Journal
The Life of a Short, Angry, Brutally Honest Line Cook
This industry sucks. I say that with all the love in the world. But as much as it may suck; where would all of us tattooed, pissed off pyromaniacs who need a place to swear work? None of us are happy but we wouldn't do anything else. We can come into work with no injuries and come home with four stitches, two burns and blisters the size of a cherry and still say it hasn't been a bad day.
By Rebekah Raynard8 years ago in Journal
Reminiscing
Looking back on my life, prior to the birth of my son. I reflect on the "what could have been's" at times. The "should have been's". And all the "what if's". I seldom catch myself thinking about the impacts I've made on people.
By Brittany Bates8 years ago in Journal
5 Tips to Choose an Accountant
As a 20-something millennial, I thought that the time for accountants was still in my distant future. I thought that I would have ample time to prepare myself emotionally for what I thought was essentially someone noseying through my finances and telling me how badly I was doing.
By Giulia DL8 years ago in Journal
Big Companies That Millennials Want to Work For
Most millennials are after more from their job hunt than just a fat paycheck. While being well compensated is nice (and appreciated), it isn't the determining factor when they decide to go after jobs. So, what are all these young people looking for?
By Carly Owens8 years ago in Journal
How To Actually Be Productive Working from Home. Top Story - February 2018.
Slowly but surely, a lot of jobs are moving to the "remote" world. This not only saves companies on office space costs but also allows for more flexibility in where their staff are located. With the technology these days, it's easy to still communicate with colleagues and clients on a regular and professional basis.
By Alex8 years ago in Journal
I Am the Boss
I was always taught to go to school, get a good education, go to university, become a professional. This was pretty much drummed into our heads from childhood. No one ever taught me that there was another way. I did well in school, went to college, then decided this was all a little too uniform and decided, to the horror of my family, to drop out of study and be a rebel...I was under this illusion that my parents wanted me to go to university so they could show off to their friends. I had many jobs, from cleaning to factory work. I never lasted long in any job, as it was never fulfilling who I was. There was always something missing. I did not want to live from month to month. I could never understand why I was building someone else's dream and not my own, but never understood how to switch that around as I was never taught this at school.
By Jb Burton8 years ago in Journal
Starting a Business at Eighteen
I grew up surrounded by hardworking family and friends that led me to be the same. In 4th grade I asked my teacher for extra homework because I was bored. In high school I took honors and AP classes while starting work just months after turning 16. At 17 I bought a car with that hard earned money.
By Mercedes Lynn8 years ago in Journal
5 Ways to Creating a Likable Character
I'll be showing you how to make your characters more involved in the story and how to make the reader become invested in your character's storyline and how they're struggling through their personal lives. These struggles can be their lovelife, job, social life, surviving, or even saving the world. This will make readers connect with your character and transport themselves into the character's position.
By Some One8 years ago in Journal
The Author Calmed
A success, and so it continues. Driven by a properly made cup of coffee, renewed vigor, and rediscovered inspiration, I set to work on the rewrite that will truly satisfy me. A story that I am certain will one day, in the not so distant future, make it onto a store shelf somewhere. For hours, I pound at my keyboard, not just on the meat, but also recreating an outline and squeezing information out of the web until I am certain of what I want to do.
By Caleb Sherman8 years ago in Journal
How to Become a Stand-Up Comedian
Do you like to make your friends and family laugh? Are your jokes so bad that they can be misconstrued as funny? Many people have wondered what it would be like to try out stand-up comedy and perhaps make some money performing. Unfortunately, few know where to really start. Here’s what you need to know to get started in stand-up comedy, whether as a hobby or a potential career path.
By Jack Emerald8 years ago in Journal