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I'm 38. I guess that means my life is half over already. It finally occured to me this summer that I've finally managed to fill all the pre-requisites and I could actually be a writer now. You know the pre-requisites...the things your parents or other well meaning people tell you you have to do, like: finish college, get a "real" job, live a little so you will have something to write about, etc.
Okay. I finally finished my degree last summer, while working full-time and being a single parent. I have a pretty good job, even if it doesn't always feel "real", I think I can at least fake that one. And I've certainly done my share of living: 4 divorces, 6 years as a long-haul truck driver, not to mention a dozen other jobs that never quite worked out!
By the way, about my screen name, I live in Tooele, UT. That's "too ella", just in case you were wondering.
So, I'm ready. Now where do I start? 
- Location:
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United States
- Primary occupation:
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Systems Analyst/Programmer
- Dream occupation:
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Freelance Writer
- Hometown:
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Too many to recall ;)
- Schools attended:
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University of Phoenix, Oregon Institute of Technology
- I like:
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reading, writing, gardening, web/graphic design, strategy games, kids & pets
- Favorite writers:
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George RR Martin
- Favorite books:
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Song of Ice & Fire Series
- Favorite magazines:
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Realms of Fantasy
- Favorite music:
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New Age, 80's Pop, Jazz/Classical
- Favorite movies:
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Working Girl, Flashdance, Pretty Woman, Ever After (you get the idea)
- Favorite TV shows:
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TV? What's TV? Who has time?
- Favorite quote:
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Success is getting up one more time than you fall.
- Religion:
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no thanks