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1. Some Places To Visit

Everyone should travel somewhere completely different/ new than what they're used to in their life. Help others find their travel bucket list by sharing yours!

2. 5 People Who've Impacted My Life

Share the most influential people in your life. We all have them, both good and bad, and they've helped shape us into who we are as a person.

3. Cat Or Dog Person?.. or Neither?

Give reasons for why some people are cat or dog people... or why they aren't real fond of either. Basically, a pro/con list for each animal or why no animals are best.

4. Older Names That Are Still Popular

Give a list of names (boys and girls) that are either still extremely popular or are coming back into style from another time period.

5. An Ideal Vacation

Traveling is one of my favorite ways to spend my time. I love seeing new places and meeting new people. For me, my ideal vacation is a cruise. Share yours with the world!

6. What Being An (Only, Youngest, Middle, Or Oldest) Child Is Really Like

I am an only child and unfortunately there is a huge stigma that comes with being an only child. We all play a role in our immediate and extended families. What's your role?

7. (Charity/Movement) I'm Passionate About

I'm passionate about Women's Rights and Feminism so I have written an article on it already. I recommend this because you can feel like you're making a difference or being heard throughout the world. Chances are though, you are making a difference because there is someone who needed to hear your opinions.

8. A Story And A Lesson Learned

Just like people influence your life, so do your experiences. Experiences, good and bad, are how you learn about who you are and what you want in life. Write an article about a time where you learned a lesson that still influences you today.

9. The Ideal Nail Colors For Each Season

I don't know about you but I love to have my nails painted. If this is something you enjoy then share with us the perfect colors for each season, holiday, or occasion.

10. Traits To Look For In A SO

Many people look for difference traits in a significant other but what do you look for and why? This could be helpful for people struggling to find someone for themselves or for someone who is in a relationship who is questioning their status. Help these people out!

You're welcome to use any of these ideas... Or none of them. Whatever you choose to write about will be great, I can just feel it! Good luck and happy writing!

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Got writer's block? Here's a few topic starters.

1. Some Places To Visit

2. 5 People Who've Impacted My Life

3. Cat Or Dog Person?.. or Neither?

4. Older Names That Are Still Popular

5. An Ideal Vacation

6. What Being An (Only, Youngest, Middle, Or Oldest) Child Is Really Like

7. (Charity/Movement) I'm Passionate About

8. A Story And A Lesson Learned

9. The Ideal Nail Colors For Each Season

10. Traits To Look For In A SO

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There are plenty of obstacles that come when taking care of kids, but it's a very rewarding experience.

1. You get excited when the parents purchase season passes to the pool.

2. You've become friends with the stay-at-home moms in town.

3. You get a chance to eat "kid foods" again.

4. You've traded in your cute purse for a large tote bag.

5. You have at least one car seat in your backseat.

6. Their nap time is your happy time.

7. Lunch time can be a disaster.

8. You have to play the same board games repeatedly.

9. You catch yourself using the same lines your parents once told you.

10. Your "mom-mode" kicks in at times.

11. Your heart melts a little when they do something cute.

You'll never find any souvenirs with your name on it

1. You know you are up next when the teacher pauses while taking attendance

2. When “I’m going to do my very best to make sure I know all your names” is said, it may or may be an empty promise

3. “Wow! That sounds so cool! Where is your family from?”

4. You dread when people ask you to repeat your name over and over because it “sounds so cool when you say it”

5. There’s a 50/50 chance that your name will come back either correct or incorrect at Starbucks

6. People try to find shorter, easier nicknames for you instead of calling you by your actual name

7. When someone famous or fictional character shares your name, you get so happy

8. “What’s your name?” “It’s [name]” “I’m sorry, what was it again?”

9. You’ve pretty much seen every misspelling and heard every mispronunciation of your name throughout your life

10. When you find another person with an “ethnic” sounding name, you both get excited

11. Despite the struggles, your name is pretty unique… just like you

Can I be excused for the rest of my life?

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1. “Oh, so you/your family are immigrants!”

2. “Is Puerto Rico near Mexico?”

3. “Do you speak Puerto Rican?”

4. “You look too light/dark to be Puerto Rican.”

5. “Do I need my passport to go to Puerto Rico?”

6. “Geez, you are obsessed with your flag. We get it, you’re Puerto Rican.”

7. “Why are you so loud?”

8. “So does your family know English?”

9. “Oh my god, Puerto Ricans are so spicy.”

10. “So did you eat a lot of tacos?”

11. “Are you Mexican?”

Love hard, every day, and never be ashamed.

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