Category Archives: SUBMISSION
Heather: Thanksgiving Sizzle
Mom put everything but the kitchen sink in a bag for me to take home from Thanksgiving! I was surprised and thankful upon unpacking all the goodies! Today, I am thankful for the left over chocolate chip pumpkin cake that my sister made. It went from being a proud offering at our family Holiday dessert …
Debbie: More Sparkles
Today is December 2nd, and I have been on this earth for 28.5 years to the day. I am now 113 pounds…my ideal weight. I finally pursued my passion in art, after 16 years of “not getting around to it…” I have created two masterpieces using my childhood DESIGN color pencils and my flamboyant art …
James: The Secret
I have read a few pages of the book 《The Secret》 I did not buy it. All the stories in the book were about the same – You think about what you want, and you get it. I went to a training session to sell retirement plan. I was asked to talk to strangers without fear. …
Cory: Warrior
Everyone struggles in life, but it is how you handle those challenges that determines whether you are a survivor or not. Those struggles test your strength and resolve, and offer growth opportunities as a person. It’s one thing to be floored by a major catastrophe, but whether you choose to remain down, and play the …
Debbie: A Torrid Love Affair (A Riddle)
On Tuesday morning, I engage in a torrid love affair with you. Our interaction is a tornado of intensity, a whirlpool of emotions, all swirled into a cup of chocolate love. Without you, my eyes become dull, and my back becomes hunched. I am nothing but a girl who has lost the livelihood from …
Steve: Fountain of Youth!
Another day or year older tomorrow doesn’t make a difference to me. As long as you maintain a proper diet and exercise regularly, anyone can defying the aging process. Words to live by…”Live Life to The Fullest!!!”
Sai: My Dream Job
When I got out of my graduate program, it took me 10 months, 35 interviews, 731 cold calls, and over 800 job applications to land my dream job. I didn’t settle for anything less than what I really want for myself. Persistence, creativity, humility and a little bit of luck paid off in the end. …
Malik: Results!
I have accomplished everything that I said I wanted…told my family I would lose weight and I did! Told myself at the beginning of the summer I wanted to work for Banana Republic…I’m now employed there! However there is one thing that remains untouched. Got a new goal set in mind!! DETERMINATION + PERSISTENCE = …
Debbie: Blessed
“Don’t lose faith. I’m convinced that the only thing that kept me going was that I loved what I did. You’ve got to find what you love. And that is as true for your work as it is for your lovers. Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the …
Debbie: A Theatrical Sensation…
We danced to a romantic tune on our first encounter… Our rendezvous point was set to take place at “Vu” at the Hyatt Hotel. Upon arrival, I whispered to the hostess in my singsong melody that things were unfolding in a flight of fancy… I had just embarked on a new career, and now was …
The Sparkled Life 