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I am LaJoy. I'm a 32 year old wife and mother. I was born and raised in a small town in Tennessee. I now reside in Texas. I have been writing since high school and dream of one day becoming a published author. I have written a couple of plays and currently

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Relationships & Family > Friendship Issues & Advice Never giving up: 4 of 35

I must say that 2009 has been a rough year. Many times this year I have wanted to throw my hands in the air and scream "I GIVE UP!", but then I look at my one year old daughter and realize that giving up is not an option. On New Years day my husband and were barely speaking to each other. By March we were separated. Not only...
Celebrations & Holidays > Engagements & Proposals Why you shouldn't jump into marriage: 3 of 17

Marriage is a lifelong commitment and should not be entered into lightly. There are many things to consider when making the decision to marry. The first thing you should consider is, "Why are you getting married?" Are you choosing to get married because you feel forced to do so? Have you reached a certain age and the sound o...
Health & Fitness > Diet Programs Why the Weight Watchers diet is a sham: 3 of 8

I do not agree with the statement "Weight Watchers is a sham." I have been a member of Weight Watchers for three months now and I have lost seventeen pounds. That is an average of 1.4 pounds a week, which is a healthy rate for weight loss. According to Good Morning America's medical correspondent Dr. David Katz losing 1 poun...
Relationships & Family > Married Life Why isn't marriage as easy as portrayed on television: 4 of 10

Life is not a sitcom. Nor is it a drama that will be viewed by millions of people who in the end determines rather or not your marriage will fail or succeed. Marriage isn't as easy as it is portrayed on television because most real life issues can not be resolved in thirty minutes or an hour. Television shows have writers wh...
Relationships & Family > Marriage & Divorce (Other) Why marriage is not for everyone: 14 of 33

Some people think of marriage as the beginning to their "Happily Ever After". In some cases this may be true. But more often than not, it doesn't turn out that way. We dream of the beautiful wedding gown and romantic ceremony. But what happens after that is where most people realize that married life is not for everyone. Aft...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Babies (Other) Why is your baby's name special?: 6 of 14

My daughter's name is Adaiah Janay. Adaiah is pronounced A-day-uh. It is a male Hebrew name that means "Adornment of God" or "Witness of God." Even though it is a male name I thought it sounded very feminine. I came across the name while reading the Old Testament book of Nehemiah. The name is barely mentioned in the book but...
Relationships & Family > Cheating Spouses & Affairs Preventing infidelity in a relationship: 3 of 7

There are many things we can do to try to prevent infidelity in a relationship. Before I began with my suggestions I believe that it is important for everyone to realize that they can only control themselves. If your mate cheats it's not necessarily your fault. You can be the kindest, most compassionate, and giving person in...
Arts & Humanities > Dance Styles What is krump dancing?: 5 of 11

Krumping was created in 1992 in South Central Los Angeles by Thomas Johnson. Thomas was a former convict that was committed to changing his life around after he was released. Because of his fun and high spirited personality a co-worker asked him to be a clown for a birthday party. Thomas Johnson became Tommy the Clown and us...
Health & Fitness > Nutrition Tips Avoiding the holiday bulge: 4 of 8

The holidays are always an exciting time of the year. There are family gatherings, reuniting with old friends, gifts, and plenty of good food. During this time of the year tasty treats are everywhere. There will be treats in the break room at work, the Christmas party, and don't forget the huge spread at the family dinner. T...
Relationships & Family > Dating Dilemmas & Advice Would you forgive your friend for sleeping with your man?: 7 of 13

I would forgive a friend that has slept with my man. There's no reason to hold on to grudges and hostility. It only causes you more hurt and pain in the long run. But just because I forgive her doesn't mean that I'm still willing to be friends with her. I take my role as a friend seriously, and I expect the same thing from m...