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I was born and raised in Jersey City, New Jersey, lived in New York for a few years when I went to Fordham University, and currently live with my husband and kids in suburban New Jersey. I have not seen much of the world, except for a few vacations

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Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary Your reactions to the trend of foreign child adoption among celebrities: 1 of 19

There are a few things that come to mind when I think of foreign children in Third World countries of this world: poverty, hunger, and disadvantage. In turn, it would be wonderful if everyone with the socioeconomic means could offer a better life to such children. Celebrities have this type of means: leisure time, money, fle...
Education > College Courses & Majors Choosing your major in college: 1 of 11

Your ability to pick the "right" major in college depends on your capacity to identify yourself as decided or undecided. Different people need different types of knowledge in their brain. The younger you are, the more information you may need to determine who you are and who you want to become. With that in mind, there are t...
Style & Beauty > Makeup The five minute makeup routine: 2 of 19

Not every woman has an hour in the morning to devote strictly to make-up application. Five minutes is just about the amount of time a gal has after grabbing a quick breakfast, showering, and deciding what to wear for the day. Is it possible to look "done" in five minutes? Of course! The secret is buying the right product and...
Religion & Spirituality > Atheism & Agnosticism Why the 'man of reason' should be celebrated more than the 'man of faith': 2 of 17

Due to the tendency people have to believe in "something," and the struggle to simultaneously maintain an educated and rational approach to reality, faith may sometimes seem foolish. Facts, concepts proven to be absolute truths, become essential for an adherence to normality. Reason and faith both have validity in this world...
Relationships & Family > Romance & Sexuality A guide to surviving your relationship: 4 of 28

The most important factor to surviving any romantic relationship is self-awareness. Note, this does not resemble self-involvement, self-absorption, and/or self-consumption. Self-awareness is an ongoing process in which a person acknowledges, assesses, and acts upon his or her own strengths and weaknesses. It allows for a com...
Relationships & Family > Elderly Parents & Care All the right intentions: Moving your elderly parent into your house: 16 of 82

My fiance and I have discussed this topic at length. With four aging parents, we feel that this topic is important, sensitive, and conflict-causing for our life together. The idea of taking care of elderly parents is important to everyone, however, single or married. In an ideal setting, your parent is not i...
Relationships & Family > Couple Communication Red flags in a relationship: 12 of 61

Every relationship can be wonderful, even with hardships. Three red flags in a relationship are: doubt, pain, and change. All three have the potential to create and maintain an unhealthy level of havoc in a relationship. Love is not a guarantee to be happy all of the time. Contentment mixed with agitation ca...
Style & Beauty > Makeup How to use an eye shadow crease brush: 1 of 5

One of the most versatile items in a makeup kit is the eye shadow crease brush. Shaped very short and dense with bristles, the brush is responsible for successful application of eye shadow for looks that require the outer edge of the eyes to be defined or highlighted. Layering colors with precision is easy with t...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Longing: 81 of 397

You may come when I have gone. You may whither when I am strong. I know not when you will decide on me. You know not if I am who you see. I often wait for your arrival. I seldom hope for your return. I'm idle in my waiting, Because I know you are not there. The window panes have grown quite frosty, But the seasons have made ...
Computers & Technology > Online Shopping & Trade Is Craigslist safe to use?: 3 of 13

There is no reason that a website should be dangerous. The average jobseeker and apartment-hunter considers Craigslist.org an international asset. It doesn't matter where a person lives, he or she may find a new love interest, a telecommuting part-time job, a vacation home, and even a free antique soon-to-be-located-on-...