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Born cheerleader, recovering love addict. My experiences in life have made me who I am today, and I look forward to continually inspiring others. My specialties are love and relationships, cooking and recipes, art and illustration, and writing children's books. I'm also an amateur photographer.
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Journalism and Art at El Camino College in Torrance, CAMotto
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Shine Supper Club: Mom's Hungarian GoulashThe best version of Hungarian Goulash you've ever had: I share my secret recipe handed down by my parents. Enjoy!
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So How Are You Supposed to Deal with Cheaters?Here is my dilemma: how to tame married men, or deal with those who want to "cheat" behind their significant other's back.
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Surviving the Monster Known as 'Online Dating,' and Maybe Even Meeting Your Match!Just when you wanted to give up on trying online dating: here is hope that you can beat this monster, and even better, you might meet a good match. YAY!
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When it Comes to Being a Heartbreaker, Which is Bad or Worse?When it comes to relationships, what is bad, and what is worse? You be the judge.
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Enough with All the Mixed Messages About Love, or My Head Will Explode!Why is love so complicated? Well, because of all the mixed messages that we get in "advice." Here is the "down low" on what you should really do...
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A Thank You to My LoveIn a world filled with heartbreak and disappointments, it's good to know that love can be everlasting.
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The 'What If' Legacy.So am I destined to be crushed after every time I feel sheer joy?
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User Post: I would do anything for love, but I won't do that...Being a love addict can be a good thing. Not everyone is capable of feeling such deep emotions, and to have them is a gift. So, with that said, here is my tribute to those who love love....
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A user asks: Would you be able to identify your stage of dating?Is it just me, or has the subject of dating and relationships never been as complicated as it is in modern times? Remember when dating meant that a gentlemen would ask the lady out on date, and he would show up with a bouquet of flowers or box of chocolates to set the mood? Then, the romance would c
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User Post: Is she a woman or a girl? A dating guide for men!A recent article about spotting the men among boys brought up some interesting points in the comments, including some humorous stories from personal experiences. The subject of what differentiates women from girls was also brought up, inspiring another challenging conversation.
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Who Is Mr. Nice Guy?So who exactly is "Mr. Nice Guy?" And more importantly, why haven't I met him yet? Before I get a backlash of "you probably already have, but you ignored him," let me explain myself. Every time I think I meet this mystical creature that is as rare as finding a unicorn, he turns out to be a "Bad Boy"
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The Secret To Finding Your True Love Starts Inside YouMaybe you are searching for "the one." Or perhaps you keep dating (and breaking-up with) a person who is totally wrong for you, and don't know why you're unsuccessful in finding a long-term love connection. Here is the main reason:
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Dating after divorce isn't for the faint-heartedYou might have recovered from the heartbreak of going through a divorce, but dating again has a whole new set of challenges. Here are some basics to grow from (as learned by a student in the school of hard knocks).
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User Post: Avoid settling for love - just say you're a vegetarianI've been brainstorming ways of psyching myself into being stronger when men approach me (which, if you've read my blogs, is apparently quite a challenge-- just add alcohol to the mix, and I'm a mound of Jell-O). So, as I thought about what I actually want, and what I end up with, I realized there w
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User Post: Recovering Love Addict NightmareSo, where do I begin? Yes, I am a recovering love addict, and yes, it is like a drug..... there in lies the dangerous repercussions. If you have been following my blog, you know that I have faced many love challenges as well as gone on a "man diet" to purge myself of the evil known as physical desir
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Celebrating Freedom for the First Time FreeIndependence is a gift we've been given as Americans. This 4th of July, I will finally celebrate freedom as a newly single woman. Time to pop a cork! -
You Are Not Forgotten, Michael Jackson, R.I.P.You are not alone, Michael Jackson. We are with you, as you are with us, for every soul that you have touched during your legacy. Rest in peace.
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Beauty Is The Biggest Hindrance For Finding Love, At Least For MeWhat is the biggest hindrance I've had so far in my love life? Beauty. There's no if's and's or but's about it. I've been heartbroken one too many times, and what, pray tell, is the common thread with each guy that disappeared? He would gush about how "beautiful" he thought I was. I've come to learn
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The Solitary RoseLike the beauty of a rose, time is fleeting. What can be admired one day may be gone by the next. -
User Post: I Want My Teenage Innocence Back, And I Don't Mean My Virginity!Having a bored moment before having to go out for a reporting assignment, I was reading through some old messages on Facebook. The guy friend of mine that I've been "non-dating" hasn't contacted me for a while, so being the recovering love addict, I let curiosity get the best of me. Here comes the e
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Spring is in the Air-- Breathe in the New LifeThere is something magical about Springtime. Maybe it's the sign of new life growing all around, or maybe it's the cheerful bouquet of flowers draped on open fields. Breathe it in, and enjoy! -
My Father, My HeroLittle things that fathers do can have lasting effects in a child's life. I have been blessed with a father that was also my hero. -
The Sweet Smell of Funny FeetA little girl's charisma speaks much louder than her physical appearance-- and smells better, too! Let her story of being true to herself inspire you that beauty is only skin deep. -
What Happened to Michael Jackson's Sidekick, MICHU?Once linked as the "best friend" of the legendary icon, Michu, aka "The Smallest Man on Earth," seemed to have disappeared from the public in the blink of an eye. He is still around, and has a story to tell. -
A Fool's JourneyWhile some find treasure in the smallest things, others seek happiness by making foolish choices. One man's journey cost him more than he will ever know... -
Saving Your Sanity During Summer SchoolSon or daughter has been assigned to summer school? Don't fret! It's going to be OK for both of you, once you know what to expect. -
The Sweet Smell of Funny FeetA little girl's charisma speaks louder than her physical appearance-- and smells better, too! Let her story be an inspiration that beauty is only skin deep.
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Turning Tragedy into Triumph by Changing Your PerspectiveJust when you think that everything has been turned upside down, and you've fallen, there is an amazing journey waiting to be taken. It all depends on your perspective. -
10 Secrets To Attracting Men-- No Hard Work RequiredFor my most recent writing assignment, I have to list the qualities that men find most attractive in women when dating. One thing I'm good at is researching topics and reporting on them (hence my journalism background). Ironically, I am being paid to give advice on a subject I'm really clueless abou
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Confessions Of a Serial Monogamist And Surviving a Man DietI was out with a male friend recently, and as I told him the stories of my brief relationships with men, he laughed and called me a "serial monogamist." I'd heard that phrase before, but suddenly it dawned on me that it was a true description of my behavior. Apparently, soon after meeting a guy that
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User post: The 7 Deadly Mistakes Men Make When DatingOK, guys, since you asked for it in the comments about "The 7 Deadly Mistakes Women Make," I've decided to post the worst blunders men make when dating. I've done some research on the subject, and my pointers are coming from a female perspective (so I've been there and done that). Remembering these
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Three Cheers For Singledom!!!"Baby steps, every day." That is my motto that has given me strength since my ex moved out Christmas morning in 2009. I have been grateful for the caring souls that reached out to me in my time of need, and their words of wisdom resound in my head every so often-- as needed. It's okay to backslide o
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Recovering love addict seeking answers for codependent behaviorAs a recovering love addict, I'm trying to make peace with the fact that I become codependent, and lose myself whenever I fall in love with a man. Since women are raised with the nurturing quality, we (mostly) automatically assume we have to "care for others," and "fix things," even when our own nee
