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I am 27 originally from Liverpool England but now living in Melbourne Australia with my beautiful wife and two beautiful children. I am loving writing full time, there is no doubt that getting lost in your imagination and learning new things every day is the

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Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization How to meditate for beginners: 8 of 13
I have tried many times to meditate. I have tried sitting on my own in the dark. I have tried using a C.D. to guide me through the whole process, but I have always found it hard to clear my mind of the general clutter of thoughts and get lost in the whole process. That was until I read a book called Beyond Thinking a Guide to... More..
Health & Fitness > Alcoholism How drinking can become a habit: 12 of 19
Ever since I started to drink alcohol there was something strange that I have noticed, something that I feel everyone knows but don't like to admit just in case they are classed as alcoholics. That something is that beer really does taste better in the morning? Or is it that just me? I think I came to this idea during my craz... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: The cocktail party mystery: 12 of 19
We'll never know for sure exactly what happened, but the one thing that is certain, the people involved will never be the same again.The scene on my arrival was one of total carnage. People were wondering around aimlessly dressed to the nines in their finest Gucci suits and dresses. Each one of them seemed to be giving confus... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition Tips Healthy snack ideas to boost your immune system: 20 of 31
Snotty nose, streaming eyes, banging head and sore ears, aches and pains in parts of the body you never knew existed. We all know that there is nothing worse than catching a debilitating flu or even a common cold (Especially for us men). But nutrition experts all believe that a poor diet is a top factor in making us susceptib... More..
Style & Beauty > Body Care Tips for fighting dry skin in winter: 11 of 17
Wiling away the winter months in front of a log fire with your partner and a steaming cup of hot chocolate topped with pink marshmallows can be a very romantic and beautiful time. But For many of us all that the icy cold weather brings is rosy cheeks, dry skin and chapped lips.Taking good care of your skin is always essential... More..
Hobbies & Games > Hobbies & Games (Other) History of the game of darts: 13 of 20
Despite the immense skill that is involved, darts seems to have always suffered from something of an image crisis. Slightly drunk, slightly overweight men chucking arrows at numbers on a board hardly seems like a sport at all, but this wasn't always the case.It is thought that the history of darts can be traced back in to dee... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Homemade cures for a hangover: 12 of 18
There is nothing worse than waking up after a big night out and being unable to lift your head off the pillow. You slowly open your eyes because any sudden movement will send an immense pain rattling through your brain. When you finally manage to fully wrench them open they seem to be rolling back in your head making everythi... More..
Health & Fitness > Alcoholism Alcohol's impact on the brain and how it diminishes a person's judgment: 4 of 6
Having a beer after a hard day's work or a glass of red wine to help wash down your beautifully cooked rump steak can be a very effective form of stress relief. This is because alcohol is actually a nervous system depressant, which means nerve messages to the brain are slowed down when small amounts of alcohol are consumed. B... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization Understanding good health, disease and spiritual healing: 2 of 3
Spiritual Health is more often than not over looked, if you ask people what their hopes and dreams are the majority of them will answer to be famous, rich or wealthy. But you have to ask your self what does it really mean to be wealthy? It's sad to say that in this image conscious world material possessions are what success i... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Refresh your tired eyes: 26 of 38
Waking up with puffy eyes can really put a dampener on your day. You climb out of bed, yawn, give a big stretch, then glance in the mirror only to see that you look like you have been hit by a truck. The good news is that unlike sagging eye lids that can only be reduced by surgery, there are steps you can take to get rid of t... More..