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About me - Aurianna

It's hard to sum up all of my craziness in a few paragraphs, but here's an attempt:

I'm 23 years old, born and raised in Colorful Colorado. I married the man that would have been my highschool sweet-heart, had we not hated each other during our teenage years.

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Religion & Spirituality > Self-Healing Living abundantly in the present, dismissing the past: 1 of 21

As human beings, we are susceptible to holding on to the past. Some of us can't let go of highschool or college days, others can't forget lovers. While it is perfectly normal and healthy to remember your history, it is not acceptable to dwell in it and let it control who and what you become. Generally speaking through my own...
Style & Beauty > Hair Styles Tips for straightening curly or wavy hair: 1 of 12

Straightening curly, frizzy hair can certainly seem like a workout! I myself have been straightening my curls for nearly 8 years, and I can tell you, it does get easier with practice. Also, as you go along, you'll find out which products and techniques work the best for you. But here's my own personal how-to, and links for m...
Relationships & Family > Romance & Sexuality What makes a man sexy?: 5 of 53

A man can be short and dumpy and getting bald but if he has fire, women will like him. ~Mae West This quote embodies a simple answer to the question of "What makes a man sexy?" It can, of course, be interpreted in different ways, but it all comes out to mean just about the same thing: that is, it doesn't matter what a man lo...
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Beyond the trees: 6 of 62

Warm, patchy sunlight filtered through the golden and brown autumn leaves, casting a muted yellow brightness around us as we picked our way carefully over the forest floor. A soft breeze rustled the branches over head and left a slight chill in its wake. I was very grateful now for the heavy black turtleneck sweater I'd dug ...
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Finding bugs in the house: 7 of 70

I've never been the frail, girly-type when it comes to insects. Spiders don't frighten me, cockroaches don't make me scream. But the one thing I cannot-I repeat, CANNOT-handle is June bugs. They're like little demons on a search and destroy mission, and nothing, not even a full can of Raid, can dissuade them from their purpo...
Personal Finance > Banking Basics How to balance your checkbook: 2 of 15

Balancing your checkbook is a simple task, as long as you do it often (and no, it does not mean setting it on your head and trying to keep it from falling off). All it requires is simple math skills, and a little patience. Unless, of course, you haven't bothered to balance it in a year-then it requires a lot of patience, and...
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Budget How to plan an affordable wedding: 4 of 29

Little girls are apt to dream up enormous fairy tale weddings. This is all well and good, until they grow up, become engaged, and face the daunting task of planning a wedding they can actually afford. Don't panic, it's not as difficult as it sounds! Before you do anything else, even so much as window shopping for your gown, ...
Relationships & Family > Love & Relationships Teen advice: How to tell you are in love: 4 of 28

Loving someone is more than just getting butterflies every time you think about them. It's more than wanting to be together, holding their hand, and finding them attractive. To love someone is not to 'need' them, but to want them even when you can't stand them. When you are young, you'll probably think you're in love at leas...
Home & Garden > Home Interior Tips on adding color to a living room: 1 of 7

Choosing the right color scheme for a room can be a daunting task, especially when you already have furniture that you love, but just don't know how to work other colors in to compliment it. Perhaps you're a little wary of adding too much color, or maybe you just don't know where to start. I'm here to help. ANALYZE YOUR SPAC...
Style & Beauty > Tattoos & Piercings Tips for surviving your first body piercing: 2 of 12

The anxiety you feel and the stories you hear before getting your first body piercing are much worse than the actual piercing process itself. While it DOES hurt, it's not so bad that you can't live through it. If you are really set on having it done, there are a few things that will help to ease your mind (and nerves). -Stop...