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What's up! I'm a devoted wife and mother from Burke, Va. My world pretty much revolves around my two year old daughter and my husband. I'm lucky enough (thanks to my hard working husband) to stay at home with my daughter every day. I've been writing since

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Love expressed: 1 of 722
I can't write you a love song.I can't tell you how it feels to be near you.How my heart echoes so loudly in my ears I fear you can hear it.I can't tell you how the air in the room changes and I find it hard to breatheI can't write you a love song.I can't tell you how I savor the taste of your lips after we kiss.How I slept in... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Motherhood: 4 of 64
Chicken Nuggets and French Fries are you CRAZY!When I found out in May of 2005 that I was pregnant I decided right then and there what type of parent I was going to be. I was going to be the cool mom. I was going to be the mom that didn't care if my kid ate vegetables, went to bed on time, or dyed her hair black. This all goe... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Who I am: 37 of 364
The BitchI bang my head against the wall,I scream into the air.Is anybody listening?Does anybody care?My heart is cold,The room is spinning.The sky is falling.The clouds are splitting.You'll never understand me.Don't even try to begin.You're just a simple person.Love is your only sin.My mind is complex.My body's a fright.You ... More..
Pets & Animals > Aquarium Fish Treating and preventing fresh water ick (white spot) disease: 1 of 9
Nothing is more frustrating to spend your time and money creating the perfect aquarium only to have your fish come down with a case of Ich/Ick. Ich/Ick is the fish version of a cold, except if left untreated it will quickly become fatal. Just like a human cold, it's highly contagious and will infect the other fish in your tan... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary The rise and fall of Britney Spears: 9 of 47
I'm so sad this morning. I have been reading and watching all the coverage of "The Britney Spears Breakdown". I know that compared to the thousands of young men and women fighting for our freedom and losing their lives that this is not a big deal. I do have perspective but I still can't help but be affected by this young woma... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Wedding-day mishaps: 1 of 5
My beautiful sister is getting married this year and I'm having so much fun helping her prepare. She is so much more organized and well prepared then I was when I planned my wedding. Anyways, helping her plan her wedding is causing me to reminiscent about mine and all the little disasters.My mom and I booked a DJ and a Photog... More..
Health & Fitness > Health & Fitness (Other) Symptoms and treatments of gestational diabetes: 1 of 5
Every pregnant woman is tested for Gestational Diabetes usually between 24-28 weeks of her pregnancy. The doctor will administer an Oral Glucose Tolerance Test, this test reveals how the body breaks down blood sugar. The standard test takes three hours and does require a fast, so no eating after midnight the night prior to th... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Depression: 143 of 694
One day I smiledOne day I laughedOne day I moved forwardand couldn't find my past.One day I saw sunshineOne day I saw rainIt seems nowadaysall I feel is the pain.A lifetime rememberedA lifetime forgotSo where am I nowand what have I got.A mind playing tricksA heart full of hateNothing left to dobut drown in this fate.Emotions... More..
Personal Finance > Credit Cards Steps to take if your credit card is lost or stolen: 3 of 12
Don't Panic! Despite advertisements and news media a stolen credit card does not equal a stolen identity. Here is a list of appropriate actions you should take upon finding yourself without possession of your credit card.Call your Card Company or bank and ask them to deactivate your card. You can also call Visa, MasterCard, D... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Finding love: 45 of 166
BreatheLife that we bring into our souls.Special meaning in everyone we take for granted.So easily it could be taken from us.BreatheWhen I take you in, I am complete.Separated from you a part of me is gone.Sadness enters my soul.Reunited with you, I feel alive again.Breathe More..