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Writing has been a passion and an important outlet in my life. Born in Belgium, I lived in South Africa for fifteen years before moving to Toronto, Canada, where I now live. As they say, "life is a journey," and I try to use all of my varied experiences and

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Celebrations & Holidays > Gifts for Women Christmas gifts to avoid: 1 of 5
The number one Christmas gift to avoid is a pet. Kittens and puppies may look adorable in the store or shelter, but they are not ideal gifts. Kittens and puppies tend to grow up and then what? Will the gift receiver commit to love and care for them for their entire life span? Do they have the time and life style to care for a... More..
Jobs & Careers > Job Search (Other) What is the importance of physical appearance when job-hunting: 1 of 5
Is physical appearance important?Most people will say no. They will claim that what is on the inside is far more important than what is on the outside.Employment agencies apparently do not think like that. Why else would they want to see their candidates?Even if a candidate has an impressive resume, superb professional skills... More..
Jobs & Careers > Layoffs & Firings Tips for coping with unemployment: 1 of 5
You are not alone. It may seem like it, but at any time thousands of other people are unemployed too. Every day people find jobs though, change their status from unemployed to employed, and so will you. Getting another job may take time and will take effort, but you can do it. Start by having a look at your resume. Does it sp... More..
Style & Beauty > Body Image Summer beauty: Overcoming body image issues: 15 of 74
Why is it that as soon as summer comes along and we start shedding our winter clothes, we become overly critical of ourselves? All winter long we were perfectly happy, but now that it gets warmer, and we have to expose some skin, we look in the mirror and all of a sudden all we see is a fat stomach, wide hips, big thighs and ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Meeting celebrities: 8 of 38
She came and sat next to me on a park bench."Good afternoon," she said politely."Good afternoon," I replied.I knew right away that this was someone of importance. This was not an office worker on her lunch break, like me. This woman had a quiet air of sophistication and wealth. She whipped out a cell phone, punched in some nu... More..
Jobs & Careers > Starting Out Choosing a career you'll be happy with: 6 of 28
Unless you are very certain about who you are and what kind of career you want, it might be a good idea to take a personality test. Personality tests are designed to determine what kind of person you are. Are you an introvert or an extrovert? Are comfortable working with people or do you prefer solitude? Are you a doer or a t... More..
Jobs & Careers > Job Search (Other) Myths about job hunting: 3 of 14
Do not let anybody tell you that physical appearance while job hunting is not important. It is important. It is very important.Forget a diploma. Forget experience. Forget everything you ever heard was important to successfully securing a job. Breasts, that's what you need! And the more there is to put on display, the better. ... More..
Home & Garden > Home Interior Everyday time-saving solutions: 11 of 51
How many times have I said, "I wish there were more hours in a day," or "I wish I had as many arms as an octopus"? You probably have too. So for those who, like me, seem to be constantly running out of time, a little planning can make life a whole lot easier and less stressful.Wake up half an hour earlier in the morning. It m... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Family: 37 of 169
Kids - those who have them know that kids can be a blessing. They enrich our lives from the moment they are born and continue to give us joy and pride throughout the years. However, they can also be, if we are honest, a bit of a pain. They lie or exaggerate and sometimes, unintentionally, they can lead us astray.They see and ... More..
Style & Beauty > Shoes Worst shoes to wear for a job interview: 6 of 27
Shoes, they seem like a minor detail to an outfit, but shoes can make or break your look. When you first meet your interviewer you will be assessed, from head to toe, in one sweeping motion. If your aim is to appear as a stylish professional, there are certain types of shoes that better stay in the closet. When in doubt, stan... More..