Articles written by Elby Cloud

I live in the Bay Area and work full time for a financial firm. I'm the proud mother of a three-year old.

Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Giving birth: 4 of 29

Neither my husband nor I wanted to learn the sex of our baby before it was born. He wanted "something to be surprised about" and I have never liked to know the ending of a story until I get to it. That said, my husband has 12 siblings, only two of them girls. His brothers are pretty light on the x-chromosomes too, so I knew ...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teens (Other) Tips for teens: Getting your first summer job: 7 of 18

Getting a job as a teenager is not that different from getting a job the rest of your life. The difference is the type of work you are probably willing do. It is best to avoid the assumption that you are entitled to the coolest, best paying job you saw on The O.C. Whether you are a great student, volunteer 30% of your after ...