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I am a twenty-four year old female out of Durham, North Carolina with a degree in Architecture, a General Contracting License, and the beginings of a career as a painter. I'll be married this summer to a wonderful man, I have a cat I'm devoted to, and I guess

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Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Going to heaven or hell only depends on you: 13 of 44
I believe that I am going to hell. I believe this because I have been shown the way- I know the truth according to Christianity, I know right from wrong, and there is nothing to prevent me from turning to the bible and committing my life to God- and yet, I choose to live in sin. Most modern "Christians" would take issue with... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Mythology & Folklore History and myths of black cats: 6 of 19
My black cat (with green-gold eyes) is named Dixon, and if he is unlucky, he and I haven't seen any ill effects. First off, he thinks he's a Siamese anyways, with those big ears and that long mrr-ow of his, and he's just as full of himself as anything I've ever met. The only disadvantage of him being black, so far as he can ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Making Art Portrait painting tips: 4 of 12
The first thing to decide will be whether you are going to paint the portrait entirely from life, from photographs and some life studies, or entirely from photographs. the first option has the most old-world-master flair, but is stressful and high-pressure- I prefer doing some sketches and taking rough color notes from life,... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Planning Wedding planning: Wedding guest book ideas: 1 of 3
The wedding guest book is something you'll want to have in the future- you'll use it to cross reference with your wedding album when you go through it with your children, and at the landmark anniversary parties it will be something to look back on for everyone who was there. The signature of a dearly departed individual may ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Art Appreciation The different types of art: 7 of 20
And now, in no particular order and with the knowledge that any list will be an incomplete one: -Traditional Photography- -Altered Photography- -Surrealist Photography- -Dynamic Imagery- such as movies, shorts, and music videos -Representational Painting- -Semi Representational Painting- -Surrealist Painting- -Abstract Paint... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues Is sin a myth?: 8 of 22
Sin entered the world with free will, and it will persist until there are no longer any beings capable of sinning left to do so. When God was finished with Creation, he looked down and saw that it was good- it was not until the Act of Disobedience, when Adam and Eve transgressed his law and came into the knowledge of Good an... More..
Arts & Humanities > Buying & Selling Art Art collecting for the beginner: 4 of 10
Art collecting need not be as complicated and intimidatingas it may sounds. What you are doing is buying beautiful, original pieces of artwork that bring you pleasure- you are decorating, but with things that only you own and love. You will also be providing valuble patronage to indivdual artists in a known location rather t... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Planning Guide to pre-wedding pampering: 4 of 10
Pampering means something different to every person- and we all need some of it right before the wedding, because I, for one, have never been more stressed in my life as the couple weeks immediately preceding my wedding! Of course, there's the traditional bachelor/bachelorette party- strippers, body shots,more body shots, mu... More..
Arts & Humanities > Art Appreciation Reflections on beauty: 'Beauty is but in the eyes of the beholder': 14 of 34
The truth in the statement "Beauty is in the eye of the Beholder" is plain in all of our interactions. The standards of beauty stand different in every culture, and they even vary from relationship to relationship- how many of your friends have a significant other that you do not see as attractive, who they adore and believe... More..
Relationships & Family > Marriage & Intimacy How to keep your sexlife exciting after marriage: 8 of 19
There is, and probably always will be the stereotype of sex becoming virtually non-existent after the vows are said, but it doesn't have to be true- and shouldn't be, for that matter. You and your parter are both entitled to an exciting, fulfilling sex life at all points in your life together, and you shouldn't let anything ... More..