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Where Were You When September 11 Happened?
I know I'm certainly not unique when I say I was stunned beyond belief when the September 11 attacks occurred. I remember, at the very least, the way that day started. September 11, 2001 marked the early stages of a new job for me and, for once, my husband and I were able to spend a little time together prior to our respective departures for work. At the time, he was with the Canadian military and I was teaching English and French to military personnel and their spouses. I was also really into watching Live With Regis and Kelly, largely because who doesn't need a good laugh in the morning?
By Christina St-Jean8 years ago in Humans
Firstly
Firstly, Thank you for making my last months here some of the happiest times that I have had here and in my life. That one night when I looked back into the car park through the snow changed everything in the most amazing way. Who would have thought that one conversation would lead to this.
By Kerri Elling8 years ago in Humans
My Weakness for the Forbidden
What have I gotten myself into? I am totally in love with someone who I know I will never have a serious relationship with. When I met him three years ago our relationship consisted of just occasional sex, that's it. He is someone who I would have stayed away from in my younger days. He has about ten children and the baby mamas to go with them. Who wants that headache full time? Not me, so I thought! These three years have consisted of me mostly being upset with him because of his lack of keeping commitments. He never seemed to come through when he said he would with things like dates and hooking up for some late night action. Despite me being upset with him and breaking it off a dozen times I managed to fall for him. I think the mystery of him intrigued me. He really didn't say much about his personal life, in fact what I did know about him I learned through my own detective work.
By Claudia Lorine8 years ago in Humans
Dating as a Single Mom
I am blessed enough to have 3 amazing children (I know I might be biased but they are actually amazing kids). Unfortunately my relationship with their father didn't work out and we separated pretty dramatically. I still have my battles and challenges over parenting with my ex. Adding trying to dating into the mix and I feel like I am in a 3 ring circus.
By Jessica Schmidt8 years ago in Humans
5 People to Avoid When Dating
Love is complicated and fun; it is amazing and life changing. Finding love, however, is all of the above with some very brutal lessons in the process. In commenting on a friend's post, I was inspired to share some lessons that lead to Love's very honest truth. It wasn't until I had a friend that told me what to look for that I understood that when people were having a great time dating, I was having some of the worst experiences ever.
By Regina Stone-Grover8 years ago in Humans
Cliché
One-part promethazine; two-parts Vicodin; four-parts cannabis~ I'm out like a light… physically. But like the embers that burn after a freshly dead fire, I thrive within. I may have trouble typing my words, but in my mind, I dance amongst my thoughts. I am their queen, dressed in wisdom and silk; I control their destiny. I control what may be shared, I control what can never escape.
By Sarah Westerhaus9 years ago in Humans
The Blurred Line Between Love and Manipulation
Let's face it, love is dangerous. We are essentially handing our heart over to someone we are more than likely still getting to know, and we are trusting them NOT to make us regret our decision. The truth is, when you're heavily involved in another person, you tend to make excuses when their actions don't live up to the expectation. You start to rationalize their actions, you tell yourself that you're overreacting or that they will change. Is it our own inability to admit that our trust was misplaced, or are we just so invested in the idea of love that we are willing to make it work even when we are unhappy? Whatever the case may be, many of us end up tolerating abusive or manipulative behavior without even realizing it.
By Kasey Lomax9 years ago in Humans
