*Daily Meditation or Prayer to Lift You Up*

For the past few weeks, I've found myself reciting daily prayers. To be honest, they've helped boost my confidence and energy for the day. Lets face it, we're not all happy with our daily routines, so we have to make the most of it. Prayers and meditation spring off positive energy. They help people relax and give them a chance to breath. Positivity and smiles are everything. No one deserves any less. So, take a chance and meditate or pray! Help yourself!

*Strange Attractions - How Would You React? *

It never fails. No matter where I go, what I do, or who I am with, I attract the strangest people. Wether I shoot someone a smile or simply say hello, they sometimes develop the wrong idea. I have had people whisper dirty comments and attempt to grope me. Not just men, but women. It's humorous because the people that act the way they do, you would never expect it. Looks can be deceiving. Beware of what you do! The craziness can fall on you!

^* Daily Routines & Why I'd Make a Great Journalist*^

Well, this dream of mine started when I was very young. Maybe I was in Kindergarten. I don't really remember. What I do remember is my love for telling a story. When I was 11 years old, I wrote 278 pages of a story in one day. It wasn't a great story, but an interesting one. I'd also sit around and write poems or songs. They were really intense and poignant in every meaning of the words. When I finally arrived at university, I knew I wanted to involve writing in my daily life. I chose Communications Mass Media as a major because of my love of writing and to learn different aspects of the industry. Communications Mass Media is a very broad major, which focuses on the news, journalism, radio, movies, etc. In my college career, I learned many interesting things because I also chose to take a variety of psychology classes and writing classes. I managed to achieve all A's in every single writing class I had. My junior year, my teacher inspired me to pursue my dreams of composing a novel. She had faith in my words and that's all it took for me to initiate my book. It has been an interesting journey, thus far. I've been reliving past experiences through my favorite things, a pen and paper. It's been taking longer than expected, but that's because of the painful memories that are involved in chapters of my life. My favorite thing to do is research and read the news. I love discovering new things. Every morning I wake up, read an American newspaper, and then an Italian newspaper. My friends in Europe are shocked that I know more information than they do. I simply tell them that it's a passion of mine. They laugh and smile. We all make a certain hobby or pastime part of our day. It makes life worth living. What's yours? If you don't have one, find one.

^*Just Be Yourself*^

At one point or another, everyone has trouble fitting into their own skin. They try to develop their own personality and question many things about themselves. Their physical appearance may never be good enough or they can't seem to humor an audience. They constantly search for qualities to build their persona. Sometimes, it takes a lifetime for people to develop themselves. My advice is to take a breath, lay back, and just be yourself. Believe it or not, your own personality is unique. Never attempt to be someone you're not. We only get one chance. We are the best people we can be!

***Tattoos and their Meanings- Skin Deep?****

Everyone who has a tattoo has a certain meaning behind them. Whether it was just for fun or symbolizes a certain event in the persons life. Well, each one of my 8 tattoos mean something. When I was 17, I got my first real tattoo, which is a magenta tiny butterfly on my right pelvic bone. It symbolizes a journey of freedom, rebellion, and transformation. My second tattoo, a cross on my left pelvic bone, means faith and moving forward. My palm tree on my left, lower back corner symbolizes unity with my friend that came to America from Italy for the first time. When I was 20, I decided to get a portrait of a baby in angel wings on my left rib cage, which honors all of the departed in my life. It reads, "Nelle Braccia Degli Angeli," which means, "in the arms of the angels." My strength tattoo on my right angel is a symbol of friendship and my inner force with my best friend in New Jersey, Alana. My dove tattoo is a connection between my sister and I for her 18th birthday. When I was 22 I decided that I needed a tattoo that described myself, so in the center of my lower back, I got, "La Mia Anima, Le Mie Parole," "My Soul, My Words." I have wanted that tattoo since I was in 6th grade. It symbolizes my passion for writing. When I was 23, I decided that I wanted to add a tattoo that symbolized my intense love for Italy and my best friend Claudia. Beneath my words, I added a gigantic sunflower with great detail. It looks like it's blowing in the wind on my back. Finally, I have one last tattoo that I've been trying to remove for the past three years. When I was 15, I decided that I wanted to brand my hand with my first true love's initial. Someone I'd think of and admire for the rest of my life. I don't regret the tattoo, I regret the heartache he caused me because I allowed it for many years. It was an intense disappointment. It's slowly fading, but the "C" pops through it all. My consultant lied and told me it would take 2 treatments. It's been 9. Hopefully, with one more, it will be gone. I express the story of my life through my tattoos and my words. That is the inner meaning and light of me.

**Attention My International Traveler's**

Hello everyone! Looking to get an legitimate international driver's permit? Well, there is only one legitimate travel agency that has them. AAA travel agency in the Pompano Beach area has international driving permits at a reasonable $15.00 price. If you search online and pay money for a "legitimate" license, chances are it's not what you think. It will most likely be a scam! Think you don't need an international permit, you're wrong. Almost every European country requires drivers to have the permit. If you don't, there will be a lot of questions you'll be answering to. You may even be arrested, so be smart and contact AAA! :) It's hassle free and I got mine today!

*Foreigners in Our Country- When is it Time to Close the Doors?*

Many of our ancestors and forefathers have settled in America with one goal in mind. That goal was for a chance to experience a "free" world. They left their homelands in the 1800's or 1900's and looked ahead. Some never looked back. They exchanged letters and sent money to their families, but never saw them again. It's heartbreaking to know that something like that took place for a better life. For centuries, America has always been the land of opportunity. In recent years, many people have taken advantage of America in disgusting ways. They have brought bombs to this country, committed violent crimes, and destroyed our land. I am a firm believer that people should be fully interrogated before they're allowed to cross over in America. We are not a third world country, but are slowly turning into one. Our freedom has been taken advantage of and we are outraged that foreigners are able to destroy a land that our forefathers fought for. How dare they disrespect our country? How dare they slap America in the face? Get out and stay out!