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Drugs and Tragedy Have Dominated My Life and Yes, I'm Angry
I grew up in Florida. My parents got divorced when I was 9 months old. My dad left and moved thousands of miles away. I saw him probably once per year until I was 15 years old. I was raised by my mom and 2 brothers until...
7 Ways Computer Programming Can Teach Us About Relationships: Two Worlds Merged!
As an amateur computer programmer, I feel that there are some things in computer programming that can teach us about interpersonal relationships. 1. Patience Computer programming is time-consuming. Every line of code...
15 of the Greatest Hip Hop/R&B Songs From the '90s: From Tupac to Jay-Z
Hip Hop, and R&B in the 1990's was the "boom" of rap music, which eventually lead to is peak in the 2000's. While I'm not as much of a fan of 90's rap as I am 00's rap, I still enjoyed 90's hip hop much more than I do in...
To The One I Love, I'm Closing Our Chapter: A Poem of Loss
We started off so strong A ball of flames upon a book I put your words upon my page I didn't take another look You said forever As I looked you in the eye Now forever might be never And I have to say goodbye...
Dinner Party Etiquette: Simple But Not-So-Obvious Dos and Don'ts
Chances are some point in your life you will be invited to a fancy schmancy dinner party. You may ask: What do I wear, How do I know which fork to use?, and What topics should I avoid? Well my friends you have come to the...
7 Things Guys Should Absolutely Never Do or Say To Other Guys
I got shit for my last Take. So I've decided to a vice versa, to even things out. 1: Body Shaming Yeah, just like girls, boys get body shamed. In fact, I feel like boys get the most crap about their bodies nowadays....
Girls, Please Wear Lots More Makeup
Haha kidding, only wear makeup if you want to. Got you to click though ;) So today is prom day for me, and I just got done getting ready hours in advance. I did my makeup, and I was getting so frustrated with it. Too...
Japanese Valentine's Day: How Lovers Celebrate in the Land of the Rising Sun
Valentine's Day is a long way off. But that won't stop me from writing a Take about it! You might be wondering what's so special about Japanese Valentine's Day. Well let me tell you, Japanese Valentine's day is nothing...
Tinder Survival Guide: 4 Fundamental Tips
So, not really a guide for surviving but hopefully for thriving. It's a landscape that in many ways mirror conventional dating and so hopefully it holds some value in both settings. What Makes You Hot: NOT BEING BORING I...
5 Simple, Life-Improving Uses for Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is THE oil which i think everyone should use because its available easily and REALLY SAFE to use...and the best part is that it can be used for various purposes How can it be used? 1. To moisturize skin 2....
10 Reasons Why It's Awesome to Have Pets
In this take i would like to highlight the importance of having pets (or a pet) in our lives! Having a pet is like a blessing ...pets are the most faithful creatures we can ever have by our sides... WHY??? BECAUSE..........
Living Life With High Intelligence: Not All It's Cracked Up To Be
Here's a fact most people here don't know about me: I'm what most people refer to as "highly gifted." It's not something I always like to mention, but I thought I would write a myTake about it. When most people think of...
10 Tips on Faking it 'Til You Make It
1. Stand tall. Body language is really important in projecting confidence. So put your shoulders back, and keep your head up! 2. Smile. People who smile win people over, plain and simple. Smiling makes you feel good, and...
Bank On It: 4 Tips for Handling Your Hard-Earned Money
Everyone loves money, but not everyone is so good at saving it. Some of you may not even believe in banks. Regardless, this mytake is to offer you advice about keeping a savings and or checking account. Here are some...
Top 5 Universities To Find A Husband
The good news: Women now outnumber men when it comes to earning college degrees. The bad news: This makes every cute guy on campus a hotter commodity than a ball-player at a Kardashian family reunion. Finding a guy to...
4 Times People Mysteriously Disappeared and Were Never Heard From Again
THESE ARE SOME UNGODLY CREEPY SITUATIONS; DO NOT READ IF YOU ARE FAINT OF HEART Now This is the second in the series of creepy things myTakes I'm going to write. I'd again like to tag @Ginnyweasley97 1. The MV Joyita...
Transgenders: Yes, There's Something Wrong But It's Not What You Think
Throughout my time on this site I've noticed one topic which has mixed reactions and opinions from men and women alike: the controversy on transgender individuals. It seems many people find something to be wrong with...
10 Things I Wish Everyone Knew About Islam
I slam is always in the news, and we get it wrong much too often. This is part of a broader problem about understanding religion, but I think it has particular resonance in the case of the most familiar yet most...
The First Time I Left Home: On Exchange Just Outside of Brussels
When I was 17 years old, I went on exchange to a small town outside of Brussels, Belgium. As a French immersion student since the age of 8, it was always expected and encouraged that I go away to strengthen my...
5 Gym Items Every Woman Needs to Enjoy An Awesome Workout
The gym. A place many women dare not go until they have the pregnancy pounds or need to fit into that wedding dress. But while many women can go and stay motivated by themselves, a lot of others find excuses as to why...
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