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My name is Zara Blake. I'm a 19 year old Irish girl who enjoys reading and writing.

I like putting my thoughts firmly into words on a topic, so I really love this website! I think the peer rating system is a great encouragement and help to improve my writing.

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Relationships & Family > Tips for Marital Happiness Should couples live together before getting married?: 6 of 180

In my opinion all couples should live together before getting married. The old stigma attached to living in sin' is a thing of the past and in modern society a person can live with their partner free from shame. As far as I'm concerned this is progress. We are growing and adapting into a more accepting world, and in it the t...
Health & Fitness > Diet & Weight Loss Why breakfast is the most important meal: 1 of 23

Why is breakfast so vital you ask? 'Breakfast is the most important meal of the day' we've all heard it. We've all probably said it. But do we really understand it? BREAKING THE FAST The main reason it is so important is that we eat breakfast is because in the mornings our blood sugar is low from the nights fasting. So it li...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Dreams: 5 of 112

Dreams are amazing things. When we sleep we drift into a world truly our own. Our dreams are projections of our innermost thoughts, fears and aspirations and can offer us a valuable insight into our subconscious. They are usually ridded with hidden meanings and abstract clues to our soul's desires. There are people out there...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Frustration: 11 of 236

Feeling disappointed and insecure. Let down. Letting down the world. A lack of support. Not an ounce of sympathy You're disgusted; embarrassed You're devoid of all empathy. But it's not about you, not this time This is my fault. This war is all mine. And who cares if I'm dying, in agony and crying When your 'rep' matters mos...
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Which is harder: Getting ready for a vacation or returning home afterwards?: 2 of 38

Which is harder: Getting ready for a vacation or returning home afterwards? To me this question is a no brainer. As far as I'm concerned returning home is so much harder than leaving for holidays. Everyone loves the build up to a holiday! The anticipation of all the wonderful experiences they are going to have, the dreams of...
Education > Study Skills & Test Taking How to efficiently prepare for a test: 1 of 11

There are many students out there who are naturally intelligent but somehow always seem to receive average or poor results in tests. They just don't test well. Likewise, there are many students of average intelligence and ability who seem to always come up trumps in exams and receive high grades. Why is this? The truth of th...
Education > College Study Tips How to cram for the exam: 1 of 9

Really the key to acing exams is continuous study throughout the year, but if the test is right around the corner and you know you haven't done enough don't panic and stay positive. A good cramming session will help, so do not throw in the towel- you can still get a very respectable grade. So take a deep breath and get settl...
Health & Fitness > Emotional Health & Wellbeing How to make yourself look and feel more confident: 1 of 7

How to make yourself look and feel more confident We live in an age where the confident and purposeful achieve and the self conscious and unmotivated people fall behind. Today everyone strives to be more confident in themselves. We all know that person who is so comfortable in their own skin that they practically radiate con...
Education > Financing College Creative ways to reduce spending and increase savings at school: 4 of 27

It is common knowledge that college life these days can cost a small fortune and students have a bit of a reputation for being broke and in debt. However, this does not have to be the case! Here are some tips to be creative with your money and to make it go further. You may even manage to finish college with a healthy figure...
Relationships & Family > Friendship Issues & Advice Teen advice: How to talk to the opposite sex: 3 of 18

How to Talk to the Opposite Sex Do you cringe at the very idea of speaking to the opposite sex? Do you suddenly become nervous, clammy or stutter when you're around the other gender? Do you worry about how you look, how you sound? Do you wonder if you are coming across flirty, annoying, cool or weird? Do you find it impossib...