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About me - Trikel

Before you can ever love another person, you must learn to love yourself. My life revolves around love, and it is love that makes me who I am.

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Summer Camps & Fun Beyond babysitting: Money-earning tips for preteens or teens not yet eligible for "real jobs"
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The best way to make some extra cash is to hire yourself out to family, friends, and neighbors to do odd jobs. The typical ideas include, gardening, mowing lawns, raking grass and leaves, washing cars, etc.The key is to make a list of items you are willing to do, and how much you would like to get paid for doing those things.... More..

Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Escape
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MidnightAloneOn a remote beachBarefootQuietI sit in the sandWindBlowsI love it in my hairWavesCrashI love the soundPeaceSolaceI love the the chance to beALONEwith my thoughtswith my dreamswith my songswith myselfwith the worldwith the knowledgethat I amFREE More..

Relationships & Family > Cheating Spouses & Affairs Signs your husband is cheating on you
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Everyone will tell you the warning signs of how you can tell when your husband is cheating. The basics:He's distant.He works late.He loses interest in sex.Blah, blah, blah. Perhaps my ex-husband was different from the rest, but these are the signs he gave me.He slept on the sofa, and called me names.He accused me of cheating.... More..

Travel > Travel Planning & Advice How to plan a beach vacation on a budget
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Going to the beach is a getaway like no other. The sights, smells, and tastes of the ocean are strong enough to stay with you for years after the perfect vacation. Having that perfect beach vacation on a budget is not as difficult to manage as it may seem. There are a few things you can do to cut your costs significantly.Try ... More..

Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Experiencing terrorism
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It was a typical day at work. I took my morning break early, as was my norm, and headed to the cafeteria for a cup of java. As I returned to my desk, I heard a woman say, "Yeah, I guess the World Trade Center is on fire, or something..."I slowly walked to my desk curious as to what was going on. I checked the news headlines i... More..

Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Depression
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Your Depression Affects MeI hate thisI hate seeing you this wayI hate that I can't help youI hate sadnessI hate lonelinessI hate that this is hurting youI hate the bad things I have said about youI hate that I still believe they are trueI hate the way you hurt meI hate the depression you put me throughI hate that I hold on to... More..

Health & Fitness > Medical Concerns & Issues Why men don't like going to the doctor
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My father always said, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it."As admirable as that sentiment is, I can't help but point out to him the importance of preventive maintenance on a car. He has always told me to get a tune up once a year and change the oil every 3 months whether it needs it or not! What's the difference between that an... More..

Hobbies & Games > Kids Crafts How to teach crocheting to kids
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I have been crocheting since I was about 7 years old, and I STILL do not understand why people recommend starting kids with finger crochet. It is loose and sloppy and hard to control.My wonderful grandmother, may she rest in peace, taught me how to crochet and knit. I found crocheting to be easier because it took less coordin... More..

Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Blame
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Who holds the blame?when tears fallwhen words hurtwhen things fall apart?Was it me?Was it you?Was it us?Time healsTime forgivesBlame disappearsFriends again?But can that ever work?We can tryfor now the pain has passedbut will speaking again bring backthe painthe problemsthe blame?I want to care againBut I have a new life nowI... More..

Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Going to the beach to find inner peace
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Sitting in the sand, hugging my knees, feeling the cool breeze off of the ocean, I sit, staring into the darkness. All of my senses are heightened. I can smell the mix of sea and salt. I feel the cool grains of sand between my toes. My hair flutters in the wind as I close my eyes and just exist. There is no other experienc... More..

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