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I'm Natalie. I am 25 years old. The little corner of the world which I call 'home' is Chattanooga, Tennessee. I live with my husband of three years, and our three cats.

I was born and raised in a suburb of Chicago, Illinois.

I love life, and I love to live

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Relationships & Family > Grief & Loss Death before life: Thoughts on miscarriage: 2 of 34

I never knew what kind of pain the loss of someone I hadn't even met yet could cause me, until I had a miscarriage. What shocked me even more was how profoundly the loss would affect me, change me and transform me into a completely different person. This minuscule, unformed person changed my life in a way that I never imagin... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Cats: 2 of 26

My cat is a jerk. There, I said it. And I mean it. He's a jerk. Said feline is named Hannibal. It was my husband who named him when he was just a kitten. We already had two cats, but when I laid eyes on a litter of kittens I must have shot my husband an unintentionally pleading look because he immediately said, "NO." I looke... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Coffee: 3 of 25
Coffee. Java. Cup o' Joe. Espresso. Whatever you choose to call it, there's no denying this steamy little beverage is addictive. Some would argue that the caffeine content of a cup of coffee is what makes it addictive, and while there may be scientific evidence to back that theory up, I tend to argue the contrary. You see, I... More..
Relationships & Family > Cheating & Trust Issues Is cyber-cheating really cheating?: 1 of 8
When it comes to infidelity, almost everyone has a different definition and standard of what they consider to be cheating. The matter of "cyber-cheating" is even harder to determine. In order to do so, one must first ask questions and set boundaries in their relationship. What Counts As Cheating? Ask yourself this question: ... More..
Entertainment > Movies (Other) Is it better to watch movies in theaters or DVDs at home?: 9 of 62
It's a Friday night, and you've just been freed from the prison that is your office cubicle. You fight the other commuters on the road, slowly making your way home. Upon entering your cozy little abode, it dawns on you, you have absolutely nothing to do tonight. You throw yourself haphazardly onto the couch, nearly squishing... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Fridays: 1 of 4
I love Fridays, and Fridays love me. Fridays are both a blessing and a curse for me. I wake in the morning to the sound of my alarm like any other day, except as I rub the sleep from my eyes it hits me: I don't have to do this again for two whole days. Suddenly, I have a spring in my step and a song in my heart! I bustle abo... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Exercise: 28 of 70
Exercise. The word either evokes a collective groan of dread and anticipated pain, or an exhilarated war cry from the masses, depending on which crowd you happen to run with. There are, as we all know, many ways to exercise. You could take a nice, brisk jog through your neighborhood, or perhaps visit your local high school a... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Infertility Which web sites have infertility message boards?: 1 of 1
Infertility is something that afflicts an estimated one in seven couples worldwide. Generally, a couple is considered to be infertile if they: -Have not conceived after 12 months of intercourse without the use of contraceptives if the female is under the age of 34. -Have not conceived without use of contraceptives after six ... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: The secret keys to happiness: 76 of 114
happiness [hap-ee-nis]noun 1. the quality or state of being happy. 2. good fortune; pleasure; contentment; joy. The dictionary gives us a very clear sense of what happiness means. It's pretty cut-and-dry, in fact. Where it gets a little trickier, however, is achieving the aforementioned "quality or state of being happy". Wha... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: My wedding: 34 of 40
"This is true love. Think this happens every day?" The Princess Bride This was the general theme of my wedding which took place on September 25th, 2005. My (now) husband and I were married on a mountain, literally. The venue was an old house atop Lookout Mountain that is now used to weddings, receptions, corporate meetings a... More..