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I am the proud mother of 3 and have been with the love of my life for just over 4 years. I have many hobbies, but writing is by far my favorite. I may not be the best, but I do the best I can and write what I know and hope that someone who reads it can take

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Education > Secondary School (Other) The best fountain pens on the market: 1 of 4

With all the different types of pens on the market, finding the right one may require some work. There is only one type of pen that bestows it's owner with a sense of prestige and gives the appearance of higher status and that pen is the fountain pen. Indeed the fountain pen is the Cadillac of pens and many are many years ol...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: My painful past: 54 of 201

Sitting all alone in a cold dark room I cred My brain could not process this, there was no need to try. Where is any truth in this family from hell? The ones I thought I knew, turns out I did not know so well. Why is there such a need to hit and scream and hurt me so? Mom please let me tell you why it is I want to go. I'm do...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Starving for attention: 55 of 149

I look around at all those near me Shouting out but no one hears me. I reach out to make them feel me But they're eyes are sealed and won't see me. No one knows what I would do To be accepted just like you. Instead I lay here and try to undo All my sins and purge my soul too. Now as I lay here I slowly die Haunted by my own ...
Education > Primary School (Other) The best pencils for school: 3 of 8

The pencil is a must for every student. However, it can be one of the most difficult decisions to make. They come in a maddening array of colors, designs, types, etc. "Where do I begin" is a question I'm sure numerous parents ask themselves as they make a valiant effort to collect everything their child might need. Maybe aft...
Style & Beauty > Body Image Summer beauty: Overcoming body image issues: 31 of 63

Women come in a variety of shapes and sizes, but that doesn't mean they are any less beautiful. As a mother of 2 (soon to be 3) I realize that there really is no way to live up to the "standards" that are constantly glorified in the media today. I am 21 years old and the smallest I have been since 9th grade is a size 20. I'v...
Education > Primary School (Other) The evolution of school supplies: 1 of 2

Like everything in our society, school supplies are evolving in an attempt to keep up with the technology in our schools. All you used to need for school was notebooks, pens, pencils, and rulers. Soon you needed calculators (which used to just be able to add and subtract) that plot points on a graph for you and could quickly...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Betrayal: 217 of 382

Tattered and torn, beaten and broken My heart's torn to shreds from words never spoken. Too soon to give up but to late to give in I know this is a war I will never win. Bleeding inside from these massive stab wounds From the knife in my back and the impending doom So girl close your eyes, turn your head, shut your ears Turn...
Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) Freedom of speech: How far is too far?: 9 of 15

The United States Constitution gives all Americans the right to free speech, but lately I feel that this right is largely abused. We have to remember, first of all, that the Constitution and it's subsequent amendments were written during a time in which people had some degree of grace, class, and dignity and would never broa...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Pregnancy How to take a pregnancy test: 3 of 4

You're feeling nauseas, your breasts are tender, your period is late, and your mind is racing. As the mother of three the question "am I pregnant" is an all too familiar one. What now? Well, the first thing to do is take a pregnancy test. There are many great options on the market today and some can give you answers as soon ...
Education > Primary School (Other) The best eco-friendly school supplies: 7 of 8

In a world full of over packed landfills, global warming, and synthetic everything there has been a greater emphasis on "going green". "Going green" is a term used to describe the changes we as a society are making to protect and preserve our natural environment from destruction and harm. This movement has taken off promptin...