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About me - Ashley Sickler

I'm 24. I'm a Texas Native, but now living in West Virginia with my husband and son. I got married May '05 and had my son, Ashton, September '06. My boys are my life, and I love them immensely.

Currently, I'm a stay at home mom. I've always enjoyed writing.

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Relationships & Family > Friends & Peers (Other) The challenges of maintaining friendships as an introvert: 3 of 28
Some people are just born introverts. And it's sad that as we grow older shy people are regarded and stand-offish and unfriendly. When I was a little girl, 4 or 5 years old, I lived with my grandmother. When there was any noise at the front door, the doorbell or a loud knock, I'd run to the end of the hall turn off my light a... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The alphabet: 4 of 29

Alphabetical Romance A - Aspirations B - Being you C - Candlelit dinners D - Dancing in the moonlight E - Evenings in F - Fireflies danicing in your hair G - Good nights and Great mornings H - Holding Hands I - I love yous whisperedJ - Just the two of us K - Kisses L - Little noises M - Making Memories N - Nuzzles O - Open bo... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Security & Safety (Other) Is MySpace a safe Internet venue for teens?: 11 of 71
Back in July of 2003, MySpace came into existence. It followed the ranks of Blogger (1999) & Xanga (1998). It is a place to keep up with friends, blog, post pictures and bulletins. It is geared for teens and young adults to pass the time. As with going anywhere on the Internet it is the parent's duty to teach their children ... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Depression: 3 of 12
He had nothing but the very thing I wanted in the world. Our son, our beautiful son. And after all those months of feeling like the walking dead I had escaped. But I had escaped without the thing I love most. He's beautiful blue eyes, his voice when he'd call me, "Mommy" and smile contentedly. I knew from the moment I heard... More..
Travel > Bus & Train Travel How to make that long bus ride more comfortable: 3 of 12
Travelling by bus may be a cheaper experience than a plane ride, but it is certainly not more comfortable. So to try to make it a better experience I'd suggest the following ideas.1) Bring a small neck pillow. It's certainly no fun to travel with a cramped neck. Not to mention getting rest will be easier, and if you're on the... More..
Entertainment > Movie Characters & Performances Top 10 Johnny Depp characters: 5 of 19
Since the very first time I watched Edward Scissorhands as a child I knew there was something special about this actor. Johnny Depp has such passion and brilliance. With all the characters he has taken on he has become them for the movie-goer. Out of his 40+ movie roles it is hard to narrow it down to 10, which just shows how... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: I long for you: 120 of 346
Your softness I rememberYour scent I inhaleYour eyes they caressed meWhen night feelNow I feel lostI feel all aloneThe moment I knewThat you were now goneSo young were weSo tender and spriteWhy were you taken?Your spirit took flightNow I'm left here with a memoryHolding your favorite sweater, blueToo short our time togetherSi... More..
Relationships & Family > Tips for Marital Happiness Should couples live together before getting married?: 48 of 124
More than half of marriages that start after co-inhabiting end within the first few years. That kind of information is shocking. There is already a decline in lasting marriages without having to worry about already stacking the odds higher with living together. If one is just living with their partner there's a knowledge of ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Accessories How to buy the first shoes for your baby: 5 of 11
Recently for my son's first birthday we took the plunge to buy his first pair of sneakers. Before he had some cute shoes, but now that he's starting to try and walk I wanted something with real stability. I was very excited about my little boy growing up.I think the shoes children learn to walk in are just about the most impo... More..
Relationships & Family > Talking with Teens & Children How to deal with controlling parents: 7 of 13
I have plenty of experience with controlling parents. My mother especially sheltered me. My mother wasn't much of a role model. She locked herself in her room during the day, and allowed us kids to do all the housework.My mother was scared to death of me holding a boy's hand at age 16, so when my guy friends came over we were... More..