my migration from myspace

After a 4 year run on myspace, I've decided to give my writing a new audience. Over the next few days I will be moving everything over here. I will be editing and working on some new pieces that I feel much more comfortable posting here-I'm not sure why, because I'm sure there are just as many creeps here as there are on myspace.

Everything I write is beginner-level. I have no formal writing training. I am simply a girl, a keyboard, and a creative mind (or not, depending on your judgment). I appreciate any and all constructive criticism, grammar notes, edits, etc if you would like to contribute.

I suppose before we get started I should tell you a little about me so we're not complete strangers.

I'm Karen. I'm a skincare educator/trainer for a spa and skincare company based out of Manhattan, New York. I was born and raised on Long Island. I attended Boston University on scholarship and have a degree in psychology/philosophy. I began my degree at BU in classical vocal performance, but lost the drive to sing when it felt like work. I stayed in Boston for seven years because I wanted to find myself. I never really did.

I am a jack-of-all-trades kind of girl. I have been a restaurant manager, Starbucks manager, funeral director apprentice, marketing ambassador for Vitaminwater, and I have been with Bliss for almost a year. I love working in education, because I get to write, perform, coach and train employees, and play with beauty products for free. It's a beautiful life.

Outside of work, I am a wife, a fantastic cook, an avid baker, a total clutz, and a comedian. The abridged version of me: I am an introverted extrovert.