Hally Z.

As of this year, I am a full-time freelance writer and aspiring novelist. Prior to this year, I worked as a scientist in the biotech field. While my career in science was rewarding, it also left me wanting for more. I yearned to be my own boss, set my own hours/days, and have total creative freedom. Quitting my job last year and choosing self-employment has allowed me experience the fulfillment of all those yearnings.

Of course, there are challenges too. Boredom, relatives who aren't sure exactly what I do all day, and the temptation to do anything else but my work can be serious impediments at times.However, as of right now, the advantages far outweigh the disadvantages in terms of working for myself.

My interests are many, and thus my HubPages hubs also vary in topic. I am a homebrewer, runner, photographer, writer, coupon-clipper, investor and traveler. I have a mother who is experiencing frontotemporal dementia, or FTD. I am also very much invested in personal health and nutrition.

Thanks very much for stopping by my HubPages profile!

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How to Make Your Own Hand Sanitizer

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  Green Health & Personal Care

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  6 months ago

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  Stocks

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  4 years ago

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  How to Make a Low-Fat Hollandaise Sauce

  2 years ago

  Low-fat Hollandaise sauce can be used as a substitute for its fattier and more calorie-dense cousin.

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  Mauviel Copper Cookware Review

  2 years ago

  Mauviel Copper Cookware doesn't come cheap but it's certainly worth the extra money. This cookware is solid, durable and beautiful. It heats up and cools down quickly. The stainless steel that lines the cookware is inherently nonstick and won't affect the taste of your cooking.

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  Diet & Weight Loss

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  17 months ago

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  Migraines

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  4 years ago

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  Homemade Facial Skin Care Recipes

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  2 years ago

  Creating your own facial moisturizer or skin cream is not difficult or expensive. Four simple ingredients go into making your basic face cream. A simple face cream recipe is provided.

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  Coupons

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  4 years ago

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