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I'll start with the basics- i'm 28, British, although married to an American Major in the US Army and we are currently living in the States. We have a baby boy, Alexander, who is our world.
I'm relishing the joys of full- time motherhood although I am also

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Arts & Humanities > Thoughts on Writing Does insomnia help or hinder creativity?: 1 of 79
Insomnia is usually a frustrating condition; one futilely tosses and turns in bed, trying all manner of tricks to hasten sleep but still lies in the dark, eyes wide open with pronounced alertness and the mind incessantly chattering. But does it help or hinder creativity? Strangely enough this state of wretched sleeplessness ... More..
Entertainment > TV Networks & Industry Evaluating the worth of Netflix: Readers share their experiences: 1 of 47
Netflix has truly changed the face of movie rental; it is an in-genius concept and is growing in popularity rapidly. It was suggested to me by a friend and I must confess, I doubt I'll ever use Blockbusters again. Allow me to share with you why indeed it is so successful. If you are not already a convert I hope to sway you by... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Reasons to love winter: 2 of 91
Winter is truly a glorious season yet many of us tend to dread those cold months. Perhaps this is because the biting weather causes one to hibernate in our homes at the expense of leisurely outdoor pursuits. Or maybe it's the dark, long wintery nights that over-shadow our days of sunshine that we despise. As aforementioned, ... More..
Style & Beauty > Style & Beauty (Other) Why do people stop caring about their appearance?: 1 of 41
Some people are excessively vain, placing an unhealthy emphasis on their looks alone. They often measure their success by the reflection that greets them in the mirror. Above all else, a satisfactory appearance is what makes them ultimately happy and they will indeed stretch to extreme measures to obtain it. Invasive cosmetic... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Mythology & Folklore Why we grow out of believing in magic: 1 of 28
Perhaps many of our childhood memories are so blissfully innocent and joyous because we believe in that wondrous phenomenon, magic. Indeed if our young formative minds fail to understand how something works we happily conclude it to be magic; "an extraordinary power or influence seemingly from a supernatural force," as the Me... More..
Entertainment > Entertainment (Other) Best non-television watching ways to pass time: 3 of 81
Many of us squander a countless number of hours at home, unconsciously absorbed in mind-numbing television at the expense of other far worthier activities. We perhaps habitually collapse in front of the TV after a day at work, wiling away an hour or two of our precious time over some poor excuse for a drama. Excessive televi... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs My second chance at life: True stories about facing death: 6 of 161
He slammed my head against the cold unyielding glass of the car door with a sharp knock of his palm. Pain seared through my head in vibrations and blood pumped through my hot ears as fear for my life mounted. I could not quite believe that I was here; bundled into a car with a vicious brute I had called my boyfriend for the p... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms How pornography harms society: 3 of 73
Let us start this discussion by defining what we mean by pornography. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary it is "the depiction of erotic behavior intended to cause sexual excitement." It comes in many forms and through numerous mediums; the internet, top-shelf magazines, late night television channels and public telep... More..
Style & Beauty > Makeup What beauty products every woman should have: 1 of 24
I'm no beauty therapist but I like to think I know a thing or two about beauty products. Not one to stick to the same products all the time (its actually better for your skin to vary what you put on it) I have tried and tested countless lotions and potions. Let me share with you those essential beauty products that I certainl... More..
Relationships & Family > Relationships & Family (Other) Walk and talk: How going for walks together can improve your relationship: 2 of 46
If your not already an advocate, I highly recommend walking and talking with your significant other. My husband and I are newly converts and our daily walks together are something we always look forward to. To be perfectly frank it's the only time we really tend to communicate. Of course, we'll pass comments to one another on... More..