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Well folks, I'll start of by saying I'm a big dreamer and I do believe that all of my positive dreams will come true, someday. The biggest dream is to become a better writer, and that hopefully I will learn many things here on Helium. I hope to someday have

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Celebrations & Holidays > Gift Advice Is it impolite to sell something you received as a gift?: 1 of 18
Is it impolite to sell something you received as a gift The possibility that you can receive an unwanted gift is there. We've all had times where it was Christmas, your relatives are exchanging gifts, and Your Grandma gives you a set of dish towels that would not match up with the theme you have going on in your kitchen... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Glimmers of hope: 7 of 84
Tomorrow Misery throughout the day,turmoil invades the night. Without a glimpse of tomorrow,there would be no hope and Lives would be filled with sorrow. You fought for your placebut lost, now a look of defeatis on your face. Your lover has gone, Your job is no more and you no longer havea home. Luck has run out only ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Lifestyles What you should know about "date rape": 1 of 12
What women should know about date rapeDate rape is hardly ever reported. Some women think that they will not be believed or seem like they asked for it so they keep quiet and try to go on with their lives. If you are on a date with a man and he is being too forward by making sexual advances that is unwelcoming, that is a sign... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Looking for hope: 1 of 12
I'm homeless You never thought there would be a moment,where you'd be walking the streets andlooking for a place to sleep. Shivering through the cold bitter nightOver the little you have, others put up a fight. You call on friends who have everything, hoping theycould help, with no words of encouragement, allthey tell y... More..
Food & Drink > Pasta, Grain & Rice Recipes Recipes: Gumbo: 1 of 11
Delicious Gumbo This is a tasty Gumbo recipe that I crave all the time, I would never pass a bowl of this stuff up no matter how full I am. I would find a way to make room and you will do the same too, if you love a good bowl of yummy gumbo. Gumbo is a New Orleans tradition and enjoyed all year round. I hope you enjoy this r... More..
Relationships & Family > Parents Dealing with a mother who complains: 1 of 9
Dealing with a mother who complains Mother's are some of the greatest people we'll ever have in our lives. However, mothers are not perfect nor are their children. Someone who complains always do it because they expect perfection, or it could be because they want things to go their way. Mothers, don't complain because they ha... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values It is not okay to steal, even if you are desperate: 2 of 17
Is it okay to steal if you're desperate? Stealing is never justified. However, when it comes to a poor family who hasn't eaten in a while, a parent listening to their children beg for food is not something any parent wants to hear. Out of desperation that parent might steal if their is no other way he or she can get food for ... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Drama & Issues How to cope when friends desert you in times of need: 1 of 8
How to cope when friends desert you in times of need Good friends are hard to find. However, you can find at least one good friend. Like many things friendship isn't perfect, it can have two faces. And one of those faces could be when a friend turns his or her back on you in a time you really need them. Some friends panic whe... More..
Relationships & Family > Love & Lust Being in love with two people at the same time: 1 of 8
Being in love with two people at the same time Love is complicated enough with one. However, it is possible to fall in love with two people at once. I personally believe that you only have one soul-mate in life and you have a difficult journey to take to find your one and only. Many people eventually find their soul-mates. Al... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The power of love: 5 of 39
My love You were created just for me, not to be shared with another woman. Your heart belongs to me, your spirit is a part of my very own. Not to be connected to another woman. She belong to another, like you belong to me, we are one. I was created just for you, not to be shared with another man. My heart belongs to you, my... More..