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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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Parenting & Pregnancy > Babies (Other) Inappropriate names for children: 11 of 16
We are all responsible adults here, yes? There's no good reason why so many children have such dreadful names. I actually enjoy exotic names and spellings, but some categories fall beyond the pale.1) Names you originally intended for a dog or cat are not acceptable. I knew a pair of twins named "Precious" and "Princess" in hi... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Budget Best ways to get married on a budget: 52 of 75
It is entirely possible to have a dream wedding on a budget- and with the average cost of an American Wedding up to a breathtaking $28000, that is wonderful news.1. Avoid "official" wedding stuff like the plauge! Wedding planners call that buy-everything frenzy brides can get into "white blindness", and it is easy to be taken... More..
Arts & Humanities > Making Art Watercolor, oil or acrylic: Deciding what's best for beginners: 14 of 20
Watercolors, oils, and acrylics are all equally good in the hands of a beginner or an expert- what you should start with largely depends on your own preferences.Watercolors-Works best for people whole approach a project with it more or less complete in their minds. You have to be committed to preserving certain areas of the c... More..
Arts & Humanities > Photography Tips for photographing wildflowers: 5 of 7
Photographing Wildflowers is a wonderful hobby- it brings you so close to nature, so close to the flowers themselves. You develop a deep appreciation for some things other people call weeds- for their intricacies, rich colors, and infinate beauty. Through your photography you can share that experience with others, or just rem... More..
Arts & Humanities > Art Appreciation Understanding abstract art: 20 of 27
Abstract art deserves to be understood and acknowledged, if only because a well-done abstract is as difficult, if not more so, to do than something representational or semi-representational.Because drawing skills are an absolute must for representational art- but in abstract art, it is all about the final effect, since there ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Making Art How to create a collage: 6 of 8
There are basically two types of collage- one uses the color or texture of pieces of two-dimensional material to create a larger cohesive image, and the other type use the imagery in the smaller pieces as well as their color and texture to create something that makes sense as a whole, but where the individual collage pieces a... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Budget How to plan an affordable wedding: 28 of 37
When it comes to weddings we all want to go a little crazy. Unfortunately, if you're not careful this can snowball dramatically, leaving you coming back from the honeymoon wondering just how you spent all of that money. But don't worry- you CAN plan the affordable wedding of your dreams!1)Determine your BudgetDecide how much ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture How to prepare for the second coming of Christ and the rapture: 26 of 33
Okay, this is totally bizarre, but I just had this idea and I am not at all sure what to make of it.Every planet, solar system, and sun is growing older and dying, right? What if the apocalypse- the Second Coming, the Rapture, all that- were to occur with the death of our Sun, the termination of Creation as we know it? Becaus... More..
Relationships & Family > Marital Conflicts How to deal with a cheating spouse: 28 of 35
There aren't many things more emotionally damaging than infidelity, but it's alarmingly common among both men and women- it's not unlikely that it will affect your marriage in some way, sooner or later.But it is most important to realize that the affair is not the end of the world. No matter the eventual outcome, you can come... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Planning How to save money on your wedding: 21 of 26
We just got married last month, and it was a gorgeous wedding, with 175 guests (everyone was invited to the wedding and the reception both) for $8500. Now that may not be the wedding you're looking for, but I've discovered a number of things about keeping it inexpensive!1. Always Keep the Budget In Mind2. Prioritize3. Remain ... More..