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I thoroughly enjoy learning. That doesn't mean I like to go to school and sit behind a desk everyday. I find my knowledge everywhere. Currently I am working towards my Bachelors of Communications degree at Ashford University, through online courses. I learn

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Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Depression: 8 of 40
Not sure when these feelings started. I think sometime in my childhood, long ago and far away. They only worsen and mature. I grew up in a loving home. With two sisters and a brother. Yet alone. The middle child, four years younger than my closest sister and five years older than my brother. I have always felt alone. Alone a... More..
Arts & Humanities > Poets & Poetry The underrated genius of John Clare: 1 of 3
The Underrated Genius of John Clare John Clare was an English poet that was born July 13, 1773. He lived to the age of 91, and died on May 20th,1864. He was born to a farmer. He is considered to be one of the most important 19th century poets, depending on your opinion. "Poems descriptive of Rural Life and ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Life: 68 of 163
It is with the most ease that I write about those things (I use that term loosely) I live with daily. I am the monster, oh I mean mother, of four. Today it was revealed to me that I would not be missed if I were to, say disappear for the rest of my life. However, if daddy were to be gone it would be heart wrenching for them.... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Birth stories: 101 of 220
Four pregnancies and four deliveries all so different from each other. One common thread is that I delivered four sons. The first pregnancy was one of some surprise. We knew it could happen, but we were preventing it, and it did happen. I was thrilled, my husband, well, it grew on him. Our first pregnancy went well. I bore a... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Dreams: 58 of 124
Dreams, our hopes for the future. As a young child I had dreams. Dreams of becoming a teacher, a wife, a mother. As a child I did not grasp the reality of what that meant, what it would take to be any of those things. My mother nurtured this part of me. Encouraging me to be the best I could be. To follow my heart. As I grew ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs My true garden story: 145 of 298
MY TRUE GARDEN STORY Five years ago my husband and I embarked on the gardening adventure. We started out small and each year have expanded the square footage, as we have learned more. But we know there is so much more to learn. As evidenced by our attempt at growing zuchinni this summer. We planted it along with numerous oth... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: My experience with gastric bypass surgery: 4 of 8

My Experience with Gastric Bypass Surgery I was a normal kid growing up in a normal family. All of the members have at least one common link, our struggle with our weight. Up and down the scales have gone. I always thought that this problem I have was genetic and my love of food. Ever since I turned twelve my weight has gone... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Infertility Understanding your options if you're considering egg donation: 1 of 1
Egg Donation Are you considering egg donation? Let's look at your options. Technology and research has allowed for many advances. Being told you cannot conceive no longer rules you out as a parent. Some of the possibilities are surrogacy and egg donation. Here we will look at egg donation. Some things you may want to know ab... More..
Computers & Technology > Smartphones & PDA Phones iPhone app reviews: Skeeball: 1 of 1
SKEE BALL: The app for iPhone Do you own an iPhone? Over a million were sold in the first week they came out. That is a lot of iPhone owners. Many people are aware of the applications that can be purchased, otherwise known as apps. There are way too many to list here. But one in particular is on my li... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Mythology & Folklore What are MIBs?: 1 of 1
MIB, What Are They? Some of us have heard the term MIB. We know that this stands for Men In Black. There is even a movie by this name, it stars Will Smith, and Tommy Lee Jones. But that is not what we are going to talk about here. We are talking about the "myth" of these men, and sometimes woman dressed in black and showing ... More..