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I'm a student taking a Masters of Arts in Christian Ministry with a Major in Youth and Family Ministry. I hold a Bachelor of Arts where I Majored in Music and my minor was English.

I am participating in a work abroad program in the summer of 2008 that will

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Travel > Bus & Train Travel Tips for purchasing a Europe train pass: 1 of 5
Train passes are probably one of the more confusing items to plan for when taking a trip to Europe. I find them especially frustrating because they take a fair bit of planning and thought and they change every time you change your itinerary. Eurail passes can not be purchased in Europe. And if you do happen to find somewhere... More..
Relationships & Family > The Single Life Being single and happy: 26 of 89
There's nothing quite like being a 20 something single and living in a world that perpetuates marriage as the end all be all of happiness. Not to mention everyone I know is engaged, married, or married and pregnant/recently removed the bun from the oven. It seems as if all around me I'm being told not to be single. And for a... More..
Personal Finance > Credit Cards Should teens have credit cards?: 25 of 77
Generally, no, I don't believe that teens should have a credit card. Overall, quite frankly, I don't think anyone should. If you're not careful and diligent they can mess with your credit rating and the temptation can be there to spend more on your credit card then is actually in your bank account. However, they have become ... More..
Travel > Accommodation Tips & Advice How to tip a hotel maid: 6 of 13
After working a couple months for a hotel chain in Jasper Alberta, I realized very quickly that housekeeping staff are possibly some of the most underappreciated people in the hotel business. So, when deciding on what and how to tip, remember some of the following... I recommend tipping every day of your stay. Housekeepers d... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Holidays & Celebrations Tips for buying a Bible as a Christmas gift: 6 of 13
Most people when purchasing a Bible, don't realize how personal the item really is. So if you are planning on purchasing a Bible, the following tips will hopefully help. 1. Buy (or at least shop at before buying online) at a Christian bookstore. The salespeople know their Bibles well, which will help you gain an upper hand i... More..
Home & Garden > Furniture How to buy furniture for small spaces: 10 of 20
After years of living in small spaces (such as dorm rooms), I understand how difficult and frustrating it can be to look at a space, think "I have to live here?" and then proceed to fill it with furniture so as not to have to live out of boxes. The functionality of a piece of furniture is of the utmost importance. Why buy tw... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Great space-saving gifts for travelers: 1 of 1
If you have someone who is planning on traveling and you want to buy them a gift, there is one golden rule that you must remember - Lighter. That's right, lighter. Particularly for those who plan to take an extended or backpacking adventure, less is more. The less one is required to carry from destination to destination, the... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News Should Paris Hilton get one million dollars to tell her jailhouse story on NBC?: 54 of 97
I can't believe anyone would be stupid enough to offer Paris Hilton a million dollars for her to tell her 23 or so days of luxury lock-up story. I personally am tired of hearing about Paris Hilton and her slap on the wrist. I am so tired of hearing how celebrities get away with so much. Drunk driving is an offense which kill... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet & Weight Loss How many calories should you eat: 18 of 29
The number of calories you need to eat is dependant upon a number of variables. Your age, gender, height, the amount of physical activity you do in a day, and your goal (maintain, lose, or gain weight) all factor into how many calories you should eat, and the number of servings per food group you should intake. To estimate y... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Tips for buying souvenirs: 5 of 8
There are two types of souvenirs in this world - those that are worth something, and those that aren't. Souvenirs offer this majestic mystery. We are drawn to them and the hypnotic stance they put us in. We can't help but want to buy souvenirs. We buy that massive Goofy hat at Disneyworld, only to hide it in our closet when ... More..