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I believe that writing is an excellent way to release creativity and to reveal to other people who you really are. Writing is a way of sharing knowlege, feelings and thoughts with others. From a young age I kept a diary and I found that this was very beneficial

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Personal Finance > Mortgages & Home Loans What you need to know about home equity loans: 1 of 7
There is often a cloud of confusion surrounding home loans and if you have never had a loan before the whole process could be quite daunting. Types of lenders First of all, it is important to consider that there are many types of lenders around, which includes more than just banks and to get the very best deal you really nee... More..
Home & Garden > Buying & Selling Homes Encouragement for first time home-buyers: 3 of 14
You are young and naive and aiming to get into the property market before it is too late. Where do you start? What do you do? Well, here is some information to point you in the right direction, which will save you time and potential mistakes. There is a lot to be considered in the property buying process and this article wil... More..
Personal Finance > Real Estate Five things you should know before buying a house: 36 of 144
If you are new to buying property then it is a good idea to read this article to pick up some vital information on the process of securing a home loan right up to the settlement stage, where the helpful inclusion of Out Clauses' will be discussed. When you are in the process of looking for a home loan, remember that brokers ... More..
Home & Garden > Rental Properties Renting apartments as a young adult: Overcoming real estate obstacles: 1 of 4
So you need to find somewhere to live. Where do you start? You may have a long or short period of time; you may be moving to a totally new state or country or just moving near by. You need to start by defining exactly what you want from a place to live. For example; proximity to the city, public transport, work, shops etc. Y... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Dates from hell: 7 of 22
I was out one Saturday night, at a club and I spotted this good looking guy on the dance floor. We both met each other's eyes and shared the occasional flirty smile and eventually we ended up right next to each other. We ended up starting a conversation which revolved around joking about his dance moves. Before I left he ask... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Dilemmas Dating: Constantly picking the wrong girls?: 2 of 6
How do you know if your constantly picking the wrong girls or guys? Well, do they start off normal and then somehow morph into crazy? For example I was once dating this guy or stalker- as this is probably a more appropriate term. Anyway, I met this guy at the club where I worked. I was working behind the bar and he was a cus... More..
Relationships & Family > First Dates First date stories: 21 of 57
For those of you that are single and lonely and wondering why, pay attention and learn! If you tend to never get a second date (Code Name: Dateless) then learn from the Dating Tips of the unfortunate soul in this example and if you tend to always pick a loser (Code Name: Unfortunate) then learn from my experience and try to ... More..
Health & Fitness > Vision Keeping tired eyes awake: 1 of 2
That sleepy feeling sweeps over you like a dark cloud but you can't succumb! You really need to stay awake to work or to complete that activity that requires your full attention e.g. driving or exams. Over the years I have become expert in overcoming fatigue, especially during my time at University where I was studying full ... More..
Style & Beauty > Makeup How to apply eye makeup: 1 of 2
Your eyes can be the most alluring part of your face. They are the window to your soul after all, so it is important then to make the most of this asset with flattering eye make up. There is the old saying that goes 'less is more'. This saying is very true and if you over do your eye make up it can have a detrimental effect ... More..
Health & Fitness > Emotional Health & Wellbeing How to maintain a happy outlook on life: 6 of 10
There are those times where you feel like you are drowning in debt, sickness, worry or exhaustion. You may be jobless, heartbroken, broke or depressed. So how do you pick yourself up when you're feeling this low? You may not be able to instantly fix those problems that are plaguing you, but there are some steps you can take ... More..