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Hobbies & Games > Holiday Crafts Christmas crafts: How to make your own Christmas cards: 14 of 22
Christmas Cards are often a tradition for many families but can be expensive to purchase and send; especially if you have lots of family and friends. In these hard economic times being resourceful and creative is very important and can make the holiday season easier and just as special. I donated a couple of times to nonprof... More..
Health & Fitness > Depression Depression: A disease of the mind: 16 of 25
This I believe Everyday is a challenge and sometimes getting up out of bed is my biggest struggle. Taking a shower or exercising is not tasks for me but accomplishments! Most people do those everyday activities without putting much thought into it; I have an entire dialogue with myself. I have clinical depression; which runs... More..
Relationships & Family > Online Dating The age of consent laws worldwide: 2 of 3
This is a question many young adults and even older adults need to be aware of and know what real consent means. To clearly understand consent you need to know the five principles behind consent. They are the following, privilege, permission, justification, intent and responsibility. Sexual intercourse is never a right or so... More..
Jobs & Careers > Nonprofit & Service Sector How to transition from the for-profit to the nonprofit world: 2 of 3
Working for a nonprofit is usually a lot less money then working at a for profit company. Making the transition can be a hard one if you really do not sit down and look at your fiances, lifestyle and goals. I use to work for a for profit childcare center and I thought my work was so rewarding. Teaching was a wonderful job an... More..
Style & Beauty > Fashion Trends & Styles Top 2007 spring fashion trends: 9 of 13
Even though spring is on the way and people are eager to see what the fashion trends are; I am certainty not. Every spring there is one thing you can pretty much guarantee; less clothing. Shorts get shorter, skirts are shorter and shirts are covering less and less! I am in my late twenties this look is not appealing to me in... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Falling in love: 434 of 614
Hurt You are frustrated and hurt But so am I You live somewhere else But I want a home You said, "I do" But so did I You said, "For better or worse." But so did I You tell me, "I don't know why." But I am trying to show you You tell me you are getting help But so am I You tell me, "Its not you." But you are a part of me You ... More..
Relationships & Family > Domestic Violence & Abuse The darker side of family life: Abuse survivors and the recovery process: 50 of 70
Abuse survivors are very strong and brave people. I am a Victim's Advocate and work with survivors of sexual assault, adult survivors of child abuse, domestic abuse, stalking and sexual harassment. Many people ask why would I ever chose such a career; I reply because I work with such amazing people. Yes I hear very hard sad ... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Pain: 5 of 7
I come from a large family; I have 2 brothers and 2 sisters. My sisters are much younger then me, one is ten years younger and the second one is 15 years younger. My parents were very relaxed when my two younger sisters came along. Katie was cute as a button growing up but sometimes she would whine and complain often as chil... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Loneliness: 419 of 579
No one to listen "Little girl- What are you crying for?" Asked the first grade teacher "I am sad" "Sweetie- What are you crying for?" Asked the 3rd grade teacher "I am sad" "You are a big girl- What are you crying for?" Asked the 5th grade teacher "I am sad" "You are in middle school- What are you crying for?" Asked the 7th ... More..
Business > Management (Other) Managerial decision making and the decision process: 11 of 15
The writer, Michelle, will walk through the 5 steps of decision making; define the opportunity, identify and analyze alternative courses of action, and estimate their effects on the problem or opportunity choose a preferred course of action, to implement the choice, and evaluate the results and proceed with any follow up if ... More..