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I am a mother of a beautiful 10 month old baby girl, partner to a wonderful man and currently I am 16 weeks into the process of introducing Baby Number 2 into the world.

I live in Brisbane, Australia close to Bribie Island. I love the ocean, 4wding and everything

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Relationships & Family > Dating (Other) How to gracefully end a bad blind date: 1 of 51
'My friends cousins son wants to meet you, I said I'd set it up'Sentences such as this one usually send most sane people running screaming in the opposite direction, or for the braver ones at least a raised eyebrow. This is because we tend to have pre-conceived ideas about the dreaded Big Blind Date.In particular bad cases we... More..
Health & Fitness > Bipolar Disorder Bipolar disorder: Illness or excuse?: 7 of 107
Bipolar Disorder is a very real and threatening illness, which needs to be treated as a long term disorder in order to manage it effectively throughout a persons life. How do I know this?Years ago my brother in law was diagnosed as having Manic Depressive Illness, otherwise known as Bipolar Disorder. It was described to us as... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Humanity: 17 of 154
As you walk throughSee the strained facesSee the lines and wrinklesSee their haunted placesSlow down a paceNotice the water splashingTracks of slime run on their faceWonder how it will endThe crawling maggots of hateThe vile fruits of youthBlending into a putrid massA cauldron of untruthWalk a little fasterTry to pass it byWi... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: A cat's perspective on life: 11 of 53
I wake up with a start. I'm not sure why but then I realize that the next door neighbors white fluff ball is scratching on the glass door. It sees me and starts yapping.Just perfect. Nap time cut short because of this pathetic excuse for a dog.I scowl and slowly rise from my cushion, stretching my body out lazily. Oh well....... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Unspoken thoughts: 168 of 527
I don't know exactlywhy we are here,why we are talking and laughing,spinning the wheels of time.I don't know why we are humanor why we act the way we do,why people use violence as oneuses a stepping stone.I don't know why we deny our lieswhen everyone can see the moldfestering on our bodies.I don't know why we use wordsas a s... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: On love: 492 of 1269
The dimensionsof the skies,they are luminous;uncutFor it to worknothing can stopwhat the passion declares fruitful,but is it?It's possible,the times of the hanginggliderscan confuse themotionswithin your head,tumble your heartuntil it iscrispy and tender.Breakable. More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Abortion: 26 of 67
To be completely honest, I do not agree with abortion and I am about to tell you why.Most doctors these days recommend the cut off date for abortions as being the 12 week mark, but even that doesn't make sense to me.Let me run through the first 12 weeks with you and maybe then you can see my reasoning behind this. I will star... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Nature: 247 of 633
The trees are bendingwith the weight of thesunIt has fallen from theheavensIt's embers are glowingagainst the dullcheek of the leavesThe trees shuddersending a spray of splintersto the world belowTo embed stinging tongues offireinto the flesh of humankind. More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Thoughts: 144 of 310
The frailness ofyour thoughtsare blinking in the bright sunlight.Blinded.Unsure of what to expect.There are humans in frontof youand their eyes arefloating balloons...Red ones, blue ones, grey onesAs they get nearer,you reach outone handand pop themwith the tip of yourballpoint pen.The shutters thatwere opened arenow shut tig... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Planning Wedding dress ideas for a beach wedding: 7 of 13
Beach weddings (otherwise termed as 'destination' weddings) can be absolutely breathtaking. The beauty and uniqueness of a ceremony on the beach are lots of fun for your guests as well as for yourself, and you can even choose themes such as Hawaii or Seashells . A beach themed wedding dress should ideally be light and airy an... More..