myTakes

I am not royalty. I wasn’t born into a rich family, and subsequently I was not privileged. We struggled to get by for most of my childhood, which meant that birthday and Christmas money often went towards putting food on...

Assuming your job doesn't simply promote people based on seniority, if you are looking for a work promotion and more than likely, the raise to go with it, there are certain things you need to do in order to put yourself...

We’ve all been there – that lull between relationships where you enjoy the freedom to do whatever you want and selfishly soak in the perks of being single. You assume your next boyfriend will arrive when you’re ready, and...

I looked in the mirror. Long, red-blonde hair, collarbone on fleek, big breasts, tight tummy, curvy, toned butt & legs. Blue eyes quivered; I hated myself. Why couldn't I be beautiful enough? ~ Constantly looking in the...

There's no denying every girl loves to be complimented. It's not that she loves hearing how wonderful she is, but rather she just loves hearing a sweet sentiment from the guy she is dating. Whether it's a reminder of how...

I love saving money, and that extends to the wonderful world of beauty products. I love to experiment and try new things, but I also like coming back from those adventures with some spare change left in my pockets. (All...

So I never really specify who my Takes are for, but they tend to be geared towards the ladies. Mostly because I relate more to them, you know since I am one. Today I've decided to talk directly to the men of GaG. Too...

You might think pretty girls would have it easy in life but no. They are usually the most self conscious. Why is that you might ask? Well studies have shown that the prettier girls usually get approached less often. Most...

No I do not have the focus level to write it out. Nor do I know how to actually write it out. Trust me if I tried I doubt any of you would understand what I mean. Plus I'm not sure how to explain it in away most would...

Yes the title may seem boring but please give it a read... A-C-T. To an American high schooler, those 3 words may seem pretty daunting. In fact, they are. American College Testing, as it stands for, is a standardized test...

Today we live in a society where abuse is becoming a more and more common thing. Especially abuse in children. Children the vulnerable ones. The ones that can be manipulated easily. Abuse has many forms, physical,...

Warning: Sensitive subject. Disclaimer: I am not an expert and do not claim to be. I use my personal experiences in myTakes. I know many people, men and women alike, have dealt with loss in some way. Whether it was a...