1. LET ME INTRODUCE MYSELF MY NAME IS . . . . CASSANDRA WOOD I am a mother of two natural sons attending school at the same university and three step children; two sons and one daughter who all serve in the military. My previous work experiences have equipped me to work with people from all backgrounds. One day, I pray to become a voice in the government for adults and children who are voiceless. After I resigned from my last job, I decided to use my time constructively so I generate most of it to writing. Although, I do not work outside of my home on a 9 to 5 job and clock in on a time clock. I arise every morning and begin my work day spending anywhere from 8 hours or more writing to meet deadlines, I have set to display and upload my work online. I chose the pen name heyday because I am in the prime of my life, which has helped me to step out of the box and feel comfortable in my own skin. Throughout the years, I realized that I was not the best of writers, so it has taken me several years to nurture my writing skills and build them up to achieve the confidence to publish anything I have ever written online with the public. I always knew that writing was one of my passions besides music, history, art and nature. Helium.com has helped me become more confident as a writer and broaden my horizons to believe the sky is the limit. I enjoy the feedback I receive from Helium.com because it encourages, empowers and enlightens me in becoming a better writer. I have found in this business if you are thin skinned you will not survive as a writer. So, as I endure this journey in life to become a writer it is more than just how I view the world through my eyes, but has become challenging through understanding others. A writer has goals and ambitions to become the next captivating, motivating, and inspiring voice in writing. Their aims are more than just becoming journalists, reporters, ghost writers, freelance writers, copyright writers, consultants and authors that exist on every continent of the world. The face of challenges creates hope, answers the unknown, and becomes a positive influence within the media, regardless of the conflict/controversial subject at hand.