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I am a twenty-nine year old high school English teacher living on Long Island with the love of my life and our two cats. I enjoy creating art in all its forms (literature, music, visual, etc.) as well as watching movies, playing video games, and drinking

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Style & Beauty > Fashion Trends & Styles Colors of spring 2009: 1 of 35
In the midst of economic hardship, it might seem silly to be concerned with the latest fashions. However, whether you frequent thrift shops or the most upscale boutiques, you will always have a variety of choices when it comes to color. The colors featured in the spring lines of 2009 encourage women to live out their fantasi... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Learn to love your body at any size: 1 of 33
Today's women are fully aware that the photographs of celebrities and models featured in magazines are heavily airbrushed and digitally manipulated. However, it is difficult to love your body when you are constantly exposed to images of unattainable perfection, regardless of your knowledge that such images are not entirely a... More..
Relationships & Family > Cheating & Trust Issues The "other woman": Perceptions vs. realities: 1 of 29
The perception of the other woman most likely comes not from the personal experience and knowledge of the observer, but from fiction and exaggeration. This woman lacks morals. She is a predator with red lips and a short skirt. She is superficial and seeks out no-strings-attached relationships in which she can reap the benefi... More..
Relationships & Family > Couple Communication The power of non-verbal communication in relationships: 1 of 22
Our earliest ancestors used the smile as a threat. They'd stretch their lips wide and grin at the enemy, menacingly flaunting their most dangerous and ready weapon: the teeth. Obviously, the smile is interpreted differently now, but when used effectively and sincerely with the eyes taking part and laugh lines creasing at the... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Commentary How women really feel about dating bald men: 1 of 19
Normally, we associate poor body image and low self esteem with women, and certainly, the images of women portrayed in the media does not help this issue. Society is far more forgiving toward men. T.V. shows and movies often show frumpy, overweight men with poor intellects married to beautiful and successful women. However, ... More..
Health & Fitness > Emotional Health & Wellbeing Dealing with social phobia: 1 of 15
Social phobia is a condition characterized by the sufferer's feelings of extreme fear when confronted by otherwise simple and commonplace social situations. It is a debilitating disorder that has the potential to significantly lower the quality of life of the sufferer, but there are many ways to reduce the severity of the sy... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Psychology How to know if a guy likes you: 1 of 14
In the already confusing realm of dating, there will always be those guys who keep you guessing. Whether out of shyness, or the desire for the ego-boost they get from you being the one to make the first move, these are the guys who, rather than take a direct approach in asking you out or suggesting a more serious commi... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Subcultures Suicide girls: Feminism and pornography: 1 of 13
On their wildly popular Myspace page, the Suicide Girls have what seems to be a mission statement under their 'About Me' section: "We're the daughters of Bettie Page. We're a collection of over 1,000 pin up girls who are devoted to changing your idea about what makes a woman beautiful and we're naked ..." Such cheeky interpl... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Astrology & Prophecy Signs of the Zodiac: Aquarius: 1 of 12
Aquarius (January 21 February 19) is represented by the water bearer and ruled by the planet Uranus. Because of its symbolic representation and the presence of the prefix 'aqua,' many assume that Aquarius is a Water Sign, but this is inaccurate; Aquarius is an Air Sign. The influence of the Air element results in the Aquaria... More..
Relationships & Family > Acquaintances & Co-Workers Healthy acts of kindness: 11 of 128
There is a perfectly rational, scientific explanation for the "warm fuzzies" one feels when performing a good deed. The body immediately releases endorphins, the same pain-fighting, stress-reducing feel-good hormones that are most often associated with sex, exercise, and chocolate. If you do not have immediate access to a lo... More..