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I am a new mother of a 7 month old daughter. And when I can not sleep at night, I find myself picking up a pencil and paper. Most of my best writings is about my daughter or silly dreams that I have.
If I am not writing you will find me crochet or painting.

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Angels: 22 of 263
Four angels were given to my mom on her birthday. Each angel was a representation of her four children. Here are four angels, to remind you of us children. How perfect, and flawless we are Winter angel is to repentant me. With my calmness, coolness and stubborn mind. I will always be near you. Never far away Spring angel is ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Yarn & Needle Crafts How to learn to crochet: 6 of 26
Items that you will need to start off with: -A size US J10/ 6.00 MM hook- I found this size of hook the best when I was starting to learn how to crochet. -Scissors -Any colour of yarn you desire -Baby powder- this is optional. I use this to stop my hands from getting sweaty from the yarn This is a right handed directions, th... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Dreams: 10 of 28
The world is spinning uncontrollable. Distant cries of voices in need. Darkness covers my body like a blanket. I try to gain control of my body. I want to stop swaying back and forth. Focus... that is all that I have to do. I hear the crying of a woman, "why my boy?". Bodies of the old and young, scatter the land and water. ... More..
Health & Fitness > Brain & Nerve Conditions Multiple sclerosis symptoms: 3 of 7
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) I would like to educate you on Multiple Sclerosis. This is one of the most hardest thing that a person could live with. It's hard for the person who has it, and also for the family to except. I have had to do three years of hunting to get where I am today. My goal is to pass on this information, in th... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections (Other) Should there be spending limits on political campaigns?: 16 of 34
Money grabs the votes, there is no dough in that. I prefer to hear what they have to say. When I vote, I don't want to see or hear unbelievable costs for what the taxes paid so that the campaigns can be held. What comes to my mind rate now is the saying "the rich get richer, and the poor poorer." For once, could the governme... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Living with depression: 93 of 181
Depression....we have all heard of the word. We have all at one point in time have felt depressed or low. Though, what makes depression different from feeling depressed or low? To understand that question you have to understand of the following: Have knowledge of the different types of depressive disorders, and understanding... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) How to cut air conditioning costs: 14 of 25
Hot...Humid...Smog warning...It is summer again! No worries you have central air. This is how many individuals think. There is a better way to cool off and save money. Plan and simple...During the day time...if you do not have a breathing problem or elderly, do not use your central air. There are other ways... Before the sun... More..
Hobbies & Games > Yarn & Needle Crafts How to do a shoulder bag pattern: 4 of 6
This is a beach bag, I have designed it for my daughter. With left over yarn from multiple projects, the different colours made it unique from the other projects I had finished. I used a 5.00mm/ US H8 hook for this bag. It took me 24 hours in total to complete this bag. Chain- ch Skip- skip Slip Stitch- st Single Crochet- sc... More..
Hobbies & Games > Yarn & Needle Crafts Where to find free crochet patterns: 11 of 16
If you are anything like me you want to find what you want then and there. As we all know, this is not the case. If your teacher (friend or family member) lives far away, this is totally not cool. The easiest place to look for free crochet patterns is just to goggle, though not as easy as it sounds. ...ah....to get free patt... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Coffee: 54 of 78
With only three hours of sleep, an infant to care for. COFFEE! I don't want tea, not hot chocolate, water is not for me. COFFEE! I want it strong, not mild, or weak. COFFEE! The largest mug in the house, DD made with milk. UMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM...COFFEE! More..