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Well I'm a 22 yr old Midwest chick...but I spent the last few years studying in London. Right now I'm back home working in the family restaurant.

I love learning about new cultures and am always ready/willing to travel anywhere. I would love to work abroad,

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Health & Fitness > Fitness Basics Spring training: How to get fit before summer: 1 of 24
When the sun comes out, the clothes come off. And most of us are faced with the reality that a cold winter created. Spring is the cold shower for how we want to look and feel for summer- it wakes us up! We pull out our sneakers and try to ignore food in hopes that by summer we'll be back to our lean selves. But, it only takes... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Mother's Day & Father's Day Mother's Day gift basket ideas: 2 of 21
There is nobody on this Earth who comes close to your Mother. She, with all her faults, is perfect. She has been there for every stomach ache or bruise. She has proudly watched every pageant or play and cherished every school project. So, when Mother's Day comes around we all wonder what could we get her to equal all that. Al... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Gift Advice Shopping tips for last-minute gifts: 6 of 20
We have all been in this position before. A birthday, anniversary, or holiday that has crept up too soon and left us hanging with a gift decision. Feeling rushed makes it even harder to narrow in on the perfect gift, so here are a few tips to remember when buying a last minute gift.1. Keep your giftee' in mind. If you are clo... More..
Style & Beauty > Fashion Trends & Styles Top 2007 spring fashion trends: 4 of 13
While winter is the season of windy, cold nights, spring is the season that means warm, sunny afternoons. The sun comes out and we are ready to box up those dark colors and thick sweaters. Fashion becomes showing off and celebrating our bodies instead of covering them up. The fashion trend for Spring 2007 is the collision of ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Fantasy & Science Fiction Harry Potter: Theories on what will happen in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: 11 of 29
Before Ms. Rowling made a public announcement for the release date of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the contents were guarded tighter than the Chamber of Secrets. Now that both the sixth movie and seventh book are slated to become summer blockbusters, fans have been eagerly debating what's in store for Harry and the ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Feminism & Women's Rights Commentary: Men supporting the women's movement: 8 of 15
Feminism used to be a dirty word. What would make women think they could have the same jobs or rights as men. But, old traditions gave way to new ones and so was born the independent women. While some men fight this trend with a vengeance, others have embraced it. Why?Before, tradition stated that men were the breadwinners an... More..
Style & Beauty > Shoes Why women buy shoes that hurt their feet: 32 of 59
No pain, no gain. In the world of women and fashion, this is the mantra that is flashing through every woman's head. When it comes to looking good, we pull out all the stops and they are usually painful. Why else would woman buy shoes that hurt their feet?Some shoes are synonymous with sex and feeling sexy. The right pair of ... More..
Style & Beauty > Shoes Evaluating Payless shoe stores: 7 of 12
Discount or inexpensive are almost a curse words in the world of quality/ shoes and Payless Shoe stores have always been associated with the words children and cheap.. But, in the past year Payless has begun revamping its reputation and starting making a name for itself in the stylish shoe market. If you've been channel surfi... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Preparing your family to move to a new home: 19 of 31
Moving is one of those life altering decisions made in a person's life. Its difficult even if you are carefree and single, but worse when you have a spouse and children involved. My parents moved us when I was 16 and a junior in high school. It was the worst time of my life and looking back I can see where they might have han... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Special Occasion Gifts Bridesmaid gift ideas: 11 of 17
Always a bridesmaid, never a bride. Though some women see this as a curse, I've found through the few times I've been one that its possibly an equally pleasurable experience. Yes, I have given my time, muscle, and money into helping a new bride, but I have received some fun and touching thank you gifts. There are a couple of ... More..