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I am a professional cosmetologist and an amateur photographer. My husband and I have been married for more than eleven years, and I love him more now than I ever thought I could love anyone. I have one sister who I highly respect. She is a wonderful loving

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Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Struggling with ongoing weight issues: 2 of 16

Fatty, piggy, ugly, repulsive, these are just a few of the names that I have heard in my life as an obese person. Obesity has been a part of my life since childhood. I cannot clearly remember a time when I felt "skinny." In fact, this word is like poison in my ears, for I know it is something I will never truly achieve. It i...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Adopting a stray cat: 6 of 22

I have found a new best friend. Some one who will love me for who I am. Some one who wants nothing more than to be love right back. Yes, I am talking about my newest kitten Shadow. One thing I think I should explain before we begin is that I am what you could call a saver. I will save and bring home any lost, pathetic lookin...
Religion & Spirituality > Heaven, Hell & Afterlife If you do not trust God, who can you trust: 6 of 11

Trust. What does the word trust truly mean? Well, to me it means to be able to depend on someone. To place all of your confidence in someone. To rely on and believe in someone. If this is true, is there any one better to trust in than in the Lord? Proverbs 3:5 states, 1"Trust God from the bottom of your heart; don't try to f...
Hobbies & Games > Home Decor Crafts How to make a door wreath: 5 of 9

When I was a young child my mom, my sister and I would make Christmas wreaths for all of the older women in our church. Most of these women were widowed and their families lived far away in other states. This tradition taught me what it meant to love others, and showed me the warmth you can get from giving. We would sit arou...
Health & Fitness > Autism Asperger syndrome: Symptoms and treatment: 8 of 11

There are many symptoms to look for when trying to diagnose Asperger syndrome. These identifying symptoms are poor or inappropriate social skills, obsessive routines, odd speech patterns, sensitivity to sensory stimulation, conversations mostly revolving around themselves, repetitive speech, the appearance of a lack of commo...
Health & Fitness > Anxiety & Panic Disorders Panic attacks: Symptoms and treatment: 13 of 16

Panic attacks can occur at any given time to any given age group. Panic attacks can be defined as sudden distinct periods of extreme anxiety or fear. They are brought on when the anxiety or fear is introduced to a person through one of that person's panic triggers. Some of these triggers are life changes, anxiety, personal l...
Style & Beauty > Hair Color & Coloring How frequently should you get your hair dyed?: 3 of 3

How often should I color my hair? This is a very popular question. I have been a cosmetologist for over ten years, and the answer is simple. It really depends on you! There are a lot of factors that you need to look at in determining the proper wait time for recoloring the roots of your hair. First of all, you need to know h...