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It's always difficult to talk about myself, I know, that's rather hard to believe since I am a Southern girl. So, I will do my best. I am 35 growing on my mid twenties, I have a 13 year old daughter and I was born and raised in Wilmington, North Carolina.

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Relationships & Family > Tips for Marital Happiness Should couples live together before getting married?: 17 of 275
With divorce rates sky rocketing in the world today, the popular consensus is to live together first. Obviously not everyone will agree with that decision, but for many people that chose to marry first and then live together wish they had done it the other way around. When you are young and in love you feel like nothing will ... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) How to properly prepare your house for hurricane season: 1 of 7
You inevitably see the same scene year after year when a hurricane is on the way. People by the thousands take to the streets hitting the local hardware stores seeking out plywood, tarps, tape, generators and a multitude of other items to prepare their homes at the very last moment.The Atlantic hurricane season runs from the ... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Teenagers and cell phones: 1 of 7
Ah, the beginning of the romance between my teenage daughter and the cell phone began two years ago. At the tender age of 11, she stormed through the door in tears and stomped to her room slamming the door behind her. I, being a concerned mother of course, took off in hot pursuit after her. I gently knocked on her door and en... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Christmas 2008: Ways to have a joyful Christmas while in a recession: 7 of 48
The strain of economic recession has affected many of us and with Christmas knocking on our door the stress to balance bills and gifts are overwhelming. So, how exactly do you enjoy Christmas when you know Santa may not be leaving many presents under the tree this year? Fortunately there are many different ways to still have ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Destiny: 24 of 158
Get a grip on realityShow me what you gotDon't stand in the shadowsIf you think you have a shotGo for the gustoDon't hide behind stained glassLet nature run its courseBefore it kicks you in your assThings happen for a reasonDestiny has its tollConsequences asideDon't let fate burn your soulGather your gloryStand up and cheerP... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: I miss you: 5 of 30
All the things....All the things I sayAll the things I domake me really wishThat I was still with youI miss the way you held meThe way your heart would skip a beatwhen I leaned into your kissessoft and tender and oh so sweetI once saw myself in your eyesbut over time I have disappearedTil one day I was completely goneleft wit... More..
Pets & Animals > Ferrets Caring for pet ferrets: 1 of 6
Caring for ferrets can be relatively simple if you are willing to devote the time to it. As the owner of six little fuzzies, I can also say it is very rewarding to be owned by these adorable little critters. Many people that are unfamiliar with ferrets assume that they are dirty, stinky little rats. That is completely untrue.... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Gifts for Kids & Teens Christmas 2008: Gift ideas for teen girls ages 16, 17, and 18: 3 of 16
Christmas shopping for anyone in general can be hazardous to your health, but shopping for teenage girls is next to impossible sometimes. With styles and fads changing daily and knowing good and well that you aren't considered "hip" anymore, it's no wonder you end up with a migraine by the end of your shopping trip. There are... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Christmas gifts for the woman who has everything: 9 of 47
Every Christmas we suffer the same dilemma, we just don't know what to get our significant other. It may seem like the woman in your life seems to have everything, but no one really "has" everything. Is she a hard working mother who never seems to get a day off, let alone a few hours? Is she balancing a job and a family? Taki... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Science fiction: 56 of 290
The secret of Palmers BendShadows clung to the room like a thick dark blanket, Jessica slowly opened her eyes and rolled onto her side to get a good view of her clock. It was only 3:30 in the morning. She grumbled and grabbed her pillows to cover her head. She knew if she didn't get some sleep that her day would be even longe... More..