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I'm a mother, a wife and a woman. I love being all three. I am passionate in all I am and in all I do. A people pleaser by nature. A libra who see both sides of everything. Sometimes I call it a blessing and sometimes I call it a curse.

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Sin: 4 of 142
MistakesLives were touched by sin and painMemories leave their guilty stainFriends were lost by selfish waysLost sight of truth and younger daysFear controls the shatter vowsHearts were torn and must mend nowThe spirit learns to trust againIn life and love and friendsThe soul reaches up to climbBut sorrow leaves its touch behind More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values 10 things I hate about the world we live in: 10 of 273
I have to tell you that when the year 2000 came about and there was all the hooplah about Y2K I was so excited! I really wanted the computers to crash. I wanted to go back to the days when you could talk to real people when you made a phone call. Where cameras weren't on every street watching your every move, and privacy and ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues Is drinking a sin for Christians?: 3 of 60
Is drinking a sin for a Christians? I believe this is only a question that can be answered by each person as an individual. But, of course I have my opinion.When I became a Christian it was back in the disco days, where I enjoyed going to clubs and dancing and entering contests. I remember when I walked down the isle to accep... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Living with a loved one who suffers from mental illness: 1 of 16
Growing up with a mentally ill parent; now believe me that is a statement no one wants to make. I'd rather be an alien from Venus. Or walk on hot coals or broken glass. But I did experience many unusual experiences. Many of which I would have rather not experienced. However, I know that I am the person I am because of all of ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Methods Do you believe in parental instincts?: 1 of 14
As a mother of four beautiful children I have experienced the highest highs and the lowest lows. I have to say parenting is the most joyful and painful job one can have. But, to the new parents out there the joys out weigh the pain ten fold.You have given birth to this precious human being. They place the baby in your arms an... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Feminism & Women's Rights Should US companies be required to provide equal pay to women and men?: 10 of 139
Yes they should. I hate laws, it seems like we have too many. I was talking with a co-worker the other day who was talking about how she thought couples shouldn't be able to get married until they were a certain age. I sat there and cringed as I listened to her. I think there are too many rules and regulations out there place... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Time: 60 of 759
Lives in TimeEver so gently as the soft wind blows.Your spirit becomes a part of my soul.Entering the depths and perils of life.Caught in the winds fervor and strife.As the breeze becomes gusts and storm clouds roll.Time steps in and takes control.Ever changing and leaping, tossing about.Feelings and emotions only time can sh... More..
Entertainment > TV Genres & Trends The effects of reality TV: 2 of 25
I'm not sure but I think Survivor was probably one of the first and is one of the most watched reality television shows. It had a great concept, and was pretty entertaining to watch. I think it still is. I enjoy it. But, now it seems that every network has jumped on the reality television band wagon.I can see, especially this... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Walls within: 3 of 35
A PearlLying on the seashores endA small white shell appearsThe waters pound as the waves they beat upon this little shellCaught within a trap of time and spaceThe shell just heeds its callNever knowing when the sun will shineOr when the rain will fallWhen the shell is spotted and tossed back to the seaThe shell renews its jo... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Feeling lost: 73 of 720
There you are again, and here I amWe're roommates and once were friendsMarried in our sacred heartsBut, Life has torn us apartI long for you to hold me tightTo touch my face and reach my heartTo look into my eyesAnd Peirce my soulI wish that you could make me wholeI'm a shadow of what I once wasI'm lost in love and scorned in... More..