Of Course I Hear Voices: I Own Parrots

Read me: www.associatedcontent.com/article/426962/trading_up.html www.associatedcontent.com/article/426886/wallow_or_move_on.html

New Web site!! http://hubpages.com/profile/Jennlee3741 NEw Articles on AC: http://www.associatedcontent.com/rss/user_8604.xml http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/308685/viva_las_vegas_making_the_trip_to_sin.html

The whole writing cycle is back in full swing. Sometimes I wonder if I am ever going to get anywhere with this. I guess all I can do is keep trying. Getting the novella published was a huge thing. I have something in print...it is out there on the web...I never thought it would happen or that I would be brave enough to do it. It is a great story, and I am glad it is out there. Here are some links, as always your feedback is welcome and would be super great. Vive La Femme Article (store in Chicago) http://www.standard-freelancer.com/content/620 Budgeting your social life (for us poor folk ;P) http://www.standard-freelancer.com/content/627 Hotel Review (yeah...been on a San Francisco kick as of late...) http://www.standard-freelancer.com/content/630 A look at Distance Ed Classes http://www.standard-freelancer.com/content/631 Grant Plaza Hotel Review http://www.standard-freelancer.com/content/618 http://www.qwickly.com/is-it-really-better-than-a-hostel-the-grant-plaza-hotel-san-franc...

*Release Source: Jennifer Hammitt FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jennifer Hammitt builds tension and suspense with Running Away at Lulu.com INIDIANAPOLIS, IN—APRIL 24, 2007— Jennifer Hammitt’s Running Away is a dark drama about a young woman and her choice to start over. Kira is a young writing professional who has been suffering through an abusive relationship. SHe has finally reached the point where she is ready to leave. It isn't easy, but she moves out of her apartment, moves across town, and starts her life over. It is a rough road, but Kira starts to put faith in people again. Still, every day that passes Kira fears that her past will catch up with her. Running Away is available only through Lulu (www.lulu.com), the world's fastest-growing provider of print-on-demand books. Jennifer Hammitt wrote Running Away to showcase the emotional and long ranging effects of emotional abuse in relationships. It shows how even once the abuser has escaped there is a great deal of healing...

My first novella is available as an e-book. http://www.lulu.com/content/815906 Paperback: I just ordered my first copy...I should have it within a few weeks...I'll let you know how it turns out. http://www.lulu.com/content/815965 End of Semester Insanity http://www.standard-freelancer.com/content/597 Novel Rejection http://www.standard-freelancer.com/content/570 Chicago Shopping www.associatedcontent.com/article/215034/where_to_find_the_best_chicago_shopping.html Millienial Students and Technology www.associatedcontent.com/article/215028/millennial_students_how_teachers_are.html

New published material http://www.standard-freelancer.com/content/563 http://www.qwickly.com/should-you-book-with-hotwire-or-priceline http://www.qwickly.com/amtrak-woes

One day I woke up and found myself in the middle of this drama. I wasn’t sure how I ended up there, but I knew I wasn’t happy. I had worked too hard to be myself and to start to be okay with being me (for the most part) to let this negativity bring me down. When you struggle with self worth, it is an up hill battle most times. We are our own worst enemy. Along with fighting my inner demons and society’s conventions, I was faced with all this external garbage. I am a pretty flexible person. I have forgiven many things. To save friendships, I have all but forgotten painful memories. Even though it broke my heart, I tried to be understanding when people have said or done something cruel. I have still believed in people who have betrayed my trust. Above all I have wished for happiness for everyone in my life, even if it made me miserable. Despite the hurt and pain all of these things bring, I would gladly do them again. I love my friends and family too much to do anything else....

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music for thought Current mood: cranky I should have gone out tonight. I should have gone to Lulu's. I should have spent time with my friends. Instead, I just couldn't get over this blah feeling. It isn't like I sat at home and cried on my couch all night...so not the case. I just had zero modivation to do ANYTHING. Maybe it was this crappy week paired with my sinus/allergy crap. Maybe it is my lack of sleep. I don't know what it is, but I want it to go away. Some of it is that I know there is something I have to do, but I am terrified of it, AND I have no idea of where to even start. I know it has to be done though, or else I am headed for a world of hurt. I'm not even certain I can do what I need to do at the moment. Once again my music reflects my mood. Here are my most highly played songs of the week. The intial plan was to only post the top 25...but we had a huge amount of ties... ..> Going under Evanescence Anywhere but home Alt.End The Cure Th...

I really must have kicked puppies in a former life Current mood: crazy Holy geez....this week might just push me to get over beveraged....seriously. There has been waaaaaaaaay too much drama headed my way, and most of it is not my own. Between all this CAAP test evilness (a standardized outcomes test required for all potential graduates), my boss not being around much (resulting in not having anyone of a classification with the authority to make certain decisions), the NACADA training (academic adivising training...not that I am paid to advise, but I do it anyway) irate student #1 who I had to call security on, irate student #2 that made my part time employee cry and then since my boss wasn't there I had to go to the Dean and deal with the issue, and other people in my life just being a little weird as of late (jeneral apology: if I pissed you off I'm sorry). When I'm trying to figure out ways to just be happy with being me (and not hating me as much instead of hating m...

Wednesday rant First: My Car Okay, Firestone has had my car since SUNDAY they just today told me that they can't get the part to fix my car so it has to go to the dealer....WTF why couldn't they tell me that before now? So now I am having it towed to the dealer...and I am waiting on them to tell me if they can fix it. The good news is after a Jennifer tell off session (just a word of warning...don't ever piss me off. My own father doesn't want to be in the same state with me when that happens. The good news is I am usually content just to be angry with me not other people) , Firestone is not charging me for anything. Now I just have to worry about the dealer. Since I have been stranded since Sunday, it has given me time to work on writing projects. Granted there was a lot of stuff I wanted to get done before Amy got here, but rethinking some of my current projects was agood thing. Also Associated Content has started paying us additional money for our page views,...

Random post time folks...yay! If I could be a TV character...I would want to be a combination of these guys: Abby--NCIS: She's the perfect blend of dark and happy. She has a great sense of humor and pretty much gets along with everyone. Occasionally she gets into a mood and can be a brat. She has her not so great moments, but she always recovers. I love the wardrobe most times. Now I just need the added height and to be a great deal smarter. Chloe-- 24: She isn't as happy as Abby. She doesn't dress nearly as cool. She doesn't always play well with others. However, if I need a computer expert to get me top secret information, buy me some time, or any of the other things she seems to be able to do...she's the one I'm calling. As I have said before I'm not sure how she stays alive...but I'm glad she does. Elliott-- SCRUBS: Yes she is naive and neurotic...not 2 things I really strive to be; however, but she looks for the good in people. She loves ...

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Duck Dreams News for 07/31/06 I have three new articles posted on Associated Content: Proofreading Essays: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/46859/proofreading_essays_made_simple.html Amtrak Review: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/46841/amtrakindy_to_chicago.html Club Quarters Hotel Review: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/46832/club_quarters_three_star_gem_in_the.html?page=2 Stay Tuned for more Updates.

After a brief sabatical, I am back and ready to work. I have new reviews on Static: http://www.staticmultimedia.com/content/music/reviews/cd/review_1153962693?info=music http://www.staticmultimedia.com/content/music/reviews/cd/review_1153963013?info=music I have quite a few articles in the Queue at Associated Content. They are on various topics ranging from education to travel. Those should post soon, and I have another round of articles I am getting ready to submit. I am excited to see how some of my new opportunities pan out. In a time of personal heartache, it is awesome to have so many doors opening for me. If you haven't checked out my piece in Farmhouse Magazine, please see the link in the post below.

Duck Dreams News for July 13: I am a featured writer in the July/August issue of Farmhouse Magazine. You can check it out at www.farmhousemagazine.com . My name appears on the cover page. I have new content on Associated Content. It is a travel article on Amtrak. http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/43532/the_ins_and_outs_of_amtrak.html will take you directly to the article. I should have quite a few CD reviews published on various sites within the next week. I am planning on compiling quite a few travel articles on Chicago. Hopefully, I will be able to find a travel site or magazine to publish them. If not, I will publish them through Associated Content.

Duck Dreams News for July 6, 2006: I have new content Published on Associated Content: College Housing: A Freshman Tutorial http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/41440/college_housing_a_freshman_tutorial.html What to Know Before the Semester Begins http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/41441/what_to_know_before_the_semester_begins.html Please check these out. Let me know if you would like me to write similar content for you!

My first review at Static Multimedia was published on 7/4. You can see the review at: http://www.staticmultimedia.com/content/music/reviews/cd/review_1152028254?info=music . I have 2 education/college planning articles pending at Associated Content. They have been accepted, but they are still waiting to be published. Those should go live by the end of the week. I have at least two more articles to submit to Associated Content this week.

Hello! Welcome to Duck Dreams Writing Services! Please check back here for updates! I am currently writing for Associated Content. You can see my online portfolio at: http://www.associatedcontent.com/user/8604/jennifer_hammitt.html . I have written many articles on a variety of topics. Other News: I will be published and a featured author in the July/August edition of Farmhouse Magazine. Check out www.farmhousemagazine.com starting July 13. I have started a long term gig with http://www.staticmultimedia.com . I have submitted my first CD review this past weekend, and I am starting on another one soon. As I complete more jobs, I will post the information here. If you have any questions, please contact me.