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What can I say I am a 24 year old single mother. I love to write, read and sing. I am honest and outgoing. I am also very creative in many ways. I think that life should be fun no matter what you are doing.

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Dream weaver: 1 of 13
Dreamweaver A white blanket shelters her home, She stares out the window, she is alone. A tear falls in silence, as her child sleeps, Breathing so softly as his mother weeps. In the distance a man lays awake in his cell, Regretting the actions that brought him into this hell. With a tear soaked pilloe and a pen in his hand, ... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Dilemmas Controlling relationships: 1 of 11
A relationship with the right person can be a wonderful experience. However, a relationship with the wrong person can lead to years of heartache, emotional and even physical damage. At the beginning of a relationship, "the honeymoon stage" it is difficult to tell what kind of person you are dating. Most relationships being w... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values How to become a better person: 20 of 192
I believe that no matter how great the person they will always feel as if there is room for improvement. This is a fact that many of us face each day we wake up. We think about how we shouldn't have done what we did or how we wish we had handled something differently. I personally look back on my life so far and although the... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Advice How to intervene when a friend has a drug problem: 2 of 10
So your friend is doing drugs, your worried, your scared and honestly you are a little pissed off. But what can you do? They know they have a problem, right? You have talked to them about it, right? Perhaps the most important step to a successful intervention is the approach. For some tough love works, for others it just pus... More..
Relationships & Family > Successful Dating Girls: How to make the first move: 1 of 5
The key to getting a man's attention is confidence. Have you ever been at a party and seen that one girl that the men just can not keep their eye's off of? Have you thought to yourself, (and you know you have), she is not even that pretty? What does she have that I don't? The answer; self-confidence. A woman who presents her... More..
Relationships & Family > First Dates Ten tips for the first date: 6 of 29
When going out on a first date there are a few ways to ensure that all goes smoothly. Follow these tips down the road to a happy ending (or at least another date): 1. Think it through before hand. You can decide to go for dinner but evening dates put on the pressure to keep the night going. By planning an afternoon date you ... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Life Responsibilities as a stay at home mom or dad: 5 of 24
The decision to be a stay-at-home parent is a difficult one to make during todays economy, but if you are one of the many families though-out the world that has made this decision, you will know that is it not a simple one. Despite what many people think about being a stay-at-home parent, it is not all picnics and pajama par... More..
Entertainment > Music (Other) Music's influence on behavior: 16 of 76
I have thought a lot about this subject lately and I have come to the conclusion that; music does indeed affect behavior. Recently a young neighbor came to my house and put on a song while she helped me tidy up. I was very disturbed by this song in which the lyrics said "B*H Stop, calling me, Stop calling me." This song went... More..
Relationships & Family > Break-Ups & Exes Knowing when it's time to break up: 3 of 14
Here are a few clues it is time to break-up: 1. You find yourself in bed with or are seriously tempted to go to bed with another man/woman 2. The sound of your partners voice makes you sick. 3. You can't even pretend to care anymore. 4. You make excuses not to spend time alone. 5. You sleep on the couch on a regular basis. 6... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Dilemmas When you love Mr. Wrong: 9 of 40
I am one of those lucky women who always seem to love Mr. Wrong and here is what it has taught me. You only get what you think you deserve, changing your life usually involves changing the way you think. You do deserve better, everyone does. I have been with every kind of Mr. Wrong, the abusive, the drug user, the drinker, t... More..