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My name is Christina Rivas and I was born on May 8th of 1982 in the Alberta General Hospital in Calgary, Alberta. I was enrolled at Bishop McNally high school, where I graduated in July of 2000. After graduation I obtained a job at Sun West Home Aviation,

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Relationships & Family > Family Life The feelings of guilt of a stay at home mom: 8 of 28
Ever since I can remember, I used to fantasize about how I would fall in love, get married and become the pampered housewife. Now I am twenty five years old and I can honestly say that I am living part of that dream, a big part. I am married to a wonderful, handsome and compassionate man. I love my husband more than any word... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Mythology & Folklore Chinese dragon myths and legends: 2 of 7
Chinese Dragons in Mythology and Legend It seems as though Dragons have been a part of many different cultural mythologies. I have always been fascinated with these magnificent creatures however one particular group of dragons, hold more allure to me than the rest. Chinese dragons are among the most unique I have ever had th... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition & Health Issues Advantages of sage tea: 3 of 10
Sage is a valuable addition to every garden, it's uses are to numerous to mention all. Besides being a wonderful spice to use in almost any recipe, it also has many medicinal purposes as well. Sage tea is an essential tonic for women who suffer from the mood swings and night sweats associated with menopause. If taken on a re... More..
Relationships & Family > Love & Lust Do you believe in love at first sight?: 29 of 96
I believe in lust at first sight but not love at first sight. Love is a bond that develops between a couple over time, you cannot love someone that you do not know, at least that is my opinion. I love my husband more that anything in the world, as far as I am concerned, he is my soul mate. However there was no love at first ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Games (Other) Does violence in video games contribute to real life violence?: 69 of 219
My husband and I love to watch horror movies and we love to play video games. In fact the bloodier the video game the better, video games are a form of entertainment that is very popular in our society. Not once after watching a violent movie or playing a particularly violent video game, have I ever had the urge to go out an... More..
Relationships & Family > Romance & Sexuality Why men fall for women like Angelina Jolie: 6 of 19
Okay it is natural for a man to fantasize about women. Now if you throw in a women like Angelina Jolie, the guy would have to be in a coma or gay, not to find her attractive. I am a married women and I myself think that Angelina Jolie is very attractive. Let's take a look at the physical attributes, first off the women has a... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Development Issues Is it easier to raise girls or boys?: 5 of 15
Truthfully there should be a 'neither' side to this debate. Raising children is no easy task and any parent will be quick to point that out. However since I am left with only two options. I would have to say that it is easier to raise girls. Girls, for the most part, tend to be a little calmer than boys, they are also a litt... More..
Health & Fitness > Hypertension & High Cholest High blood pressure (hypertension) symptoms: 2 of 6
I would like to start my article, by explaining what Hypertension is. Hypertension is a doctor's fancy way of naming High Blood Pressure. Blood pressure is the force of your blood, pushing against you blood vessel walls. The heart pushes blood into the arteries, in essence your heart is a pump for your blood. There are diffe... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Why I don't celebrate my birthday: 14 of 41
When I was younger, birthdays were something I used to start planning months in advance. I would even make my own decorations, set up games that I thought people would have fun playing, and I would help my mom set the table for me and my friends to open presents and eat cake at. I would spend most of the time agonizing over ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: The highs and lows of being a housewife: 10 of 29
Most of the women I know constantly tell me how lucky I am to be a housewife/stay at home mom. I must admit that I do agree, I am extremely lucky that my husband makes enough money for me to be able to stay at home with our children. However being a housewife is not always the easiest thing in the world to do. I do not get t... More..