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I am 29 years old and grew up in Vancouver, Canada. I graduated from UBC with a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Sociology. Now, I work in the financial industry. In my spare time, I can usually be found reading, watching videos, hanging out with my friends,

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Food & Drink > Sauce, Spread & Dip Recipes Recipes: Spinach and mushroom dip: 1 of 2
This is one of my favorite appetizer recipes. I have made it on a number of occasions for a variety of different people and it is always a hit. If you are taking it to a party, you can make and bake it ahead of time and just pop it in the microwave to warm it up. It tastes great served with multigrain Wheat Thins but I also ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Traditions & Themes Scrapbooking your bachelorette party: 1 of 1
It is your best friend's last night out as a single girl, you know it is going to be memorable and you want to make sure those memories last. A Bachelorette Party Scrapbook when done right can be an excellent memento for any soon-to-be married girl. Begin by buying a pretty album with 20 pages minimum. An 8x8 album is probab... More..
Personal Finance > Budgets & Saving 7 tips on saving money: 84 of 151
The key to successfully saving money is making small changes instead of drastic cuts. Here are seven helpful money saving tips: One For one week, write down exactly how much you spend and on what. Chances are you will be shocked by how much you actually spend on certain items. Writing everything down not only shows you where... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition Tips Weight control tips for the holiday season: 11 of 19
The holidays are a crazy and busy time. There is so much to do and keeping your weight under control tends to be near the bottom of the list. The key to not gaining weight over the holidays is to have a plan in place so you don't have to think about what you should be doing, you already know and just do it. The most importan... More..
Style & Beauty > Makeup Makeup tips: How to get the natural look: 6 of 10
The Natural look doesn't mean no make-up. Your natural look should be the way you wished you looked when you woke up, not the way you do. Key Products for an Amazing Natural Looking Face: Cleanser and Moisturizer In order to make your skin look flawless, you must first make sure it is clean. Use a moisturizer with a minimum ... More..
Personal Finance > Budgets & Saving How to start your own emergency fund: 14 of 23
Emergency funds are necessary. You never know when you could be laid off or when your dream job that may require a pay cut could become available. The first step is to realize how much money you need and set a goal for how long it is going to take you to save it. You should aim to have enough money in your savings account to... More..
Education > Education (Other) Should public school children wear uniforms?: 61 of 100
Yes, public school children should wear uniforms. Uniforms are required for public school children in many different countries, and the results have been an improved learning environment and a more stable social environment. Uniforms improve learning by creating an environment that is similar to a business. Uniforms teach st... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Dating: 24 of 38
Where are you? I keep looking I think I have found you But it is just an illusion I'm getting tired of searching I don't know how much more my heart can take I have tried everything But you are too well hidden I now you will appear when I stop looking But I can't wait I have goals and a clock that is ticking Won't you just g... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Most interesting European capital cities to visit: 9 of 14
Without a doubt, the most interest capital city in Europe to visit is Paris. No other city can compare to Paris. It is magical both romantic and historic. It is the type of city that takes your breath away, and after 10 minutes of being there, you know you will return many times in your life. Spending time in Paris varies de... More..
Travel > Europe Travel experiences: A trip to London: 17 of 24
London is huge and there is so much to do. We were there for three days, toured non-stop, and barely saw anything. When we arrived, tired and jet-lagged, we headed to Hyde Park. A long walk form Marble Arch to Kensington Palace resulted in almost napping in the pub. The next day, we drove all around London. We saw Big Ben, W... More..