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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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Health & Fitness > Substance Abuse Should marijuana be legalized?: 49 of 132
This is a debate that has been going on for years, I have personally researched both sides and I must say that I have come to the conclusion that yes marijuana should be legalized. I believe that smoking marijuana is no worse than drinking alcohol. I believe that if it is being used in a responsible manner, in the proper env... More..
Relationships & Family > Married Life Should working men have to do chores: 10 of 26
I have known a lot of mothers who have complained to me that because their husbands work, the husband does not help out with the household chores. Personally I think that using work as an excuse not to do housework, is a immature excuse and should not be tolerated. I stay at home to take care of the two beautiful daughters t... More..
Relationships & Family > Married Life Boss of the house: Between husband and wife: 5 of 13
For a long time men were considered to be the superior sex as compaired to women in almost every aspect of our daily lives. It was thought that men were stronger and more intelligent, while women were the weaker and less intelligent sex. It was this common misconception, that I believe helped to spaw the phrase 'King of the ... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Growing up and changing into an adult: 4 of 10
From the time that I was a young child until I turned about eighteen, I wanted nothing as much as I wanted to be an adult. All through out high school, I remember thinking about how great it was going to be once I finally turned eighteen. In my eyes, once I turned eighteen I would be an adult. I could not have been more wron... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Pregnancy Should discipline training be included in prenatal classes?: 4 of 10
Being a first time parent can be a very exciting and yet scary thing and for many different reasons. There are a lot of new experiences that come along with being a first time parent, actually there are a lot of new experiences if you are a parent regardless. Sometimes what can scare a parent the most is the possibility that... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Adoption Is it appropriate for gay couples to adopt children?: 27 of 67
I personally believe that it is completely acceptable for gay couples to adopt children. Their sexual orientation should have no affect whatsoever on their consideration as suitable adoption parents. What should be taken into consideration however, is whether or not they would make good parents. I believe adoption policies s... More..
Relationships & Family > Tips for Marital Happiness Should couples live together before getting married?: 111 of 275
It is my belief that yes, couples should live together before they get married, it would be for everyone's benefit and for many different reasons. I will take the time to explain what the benefits are. Living together with your partner before you commit to marriage enables you to get to know each other better. There are some... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Observing people: 13 of 32
I am not a very outgoing person, even less now that i have two daughters. Back when I was younger, me and my husband used to party allot. When we would go to parties, I was usually the most quiet person there. I used to sit back and observe everyone else, watching how people behaved and how their behavior changed later in th... More..
Arts & Humanities > Ancient History Greek goddesses: Hera: 10 of 24
Out of all the Greek Gods and Goddesses, perhaps the best known was the Goddess Hera. Although a portion of her popularity comes from the fact that she married Zeus, who was the most powerful of the Greek Gods, it was not all that she was known for. Hera was often called the Queen of Heaven and was a powerful Goddess in her ... More..
Health & Fitness > Depression Is money invariably linked with depression?: 23 of 55
Absolutely yes. I personally have become at least a little depressed about my money situation before. Everyone I know has had money based depression at one point or another in their lives and all at different levels of severity. For example I have one friend who is married, has two children and one on the way, they also have... More..