Well for a first try it is a good start. Might want to perk it up a little with "Smileing" verbs. But You do get a feel for your priorities and lifestyle.

Hi! Welcome to the Playpen. You are brave jumping in. More you do the better your chances.

Maybe you are a little shy but I am not real sure you are projecting that you would like a great guy in your life. Or what you would enjoying with Him. It would be more inviteing to suggest doing some things with the proverbial "Him" than your kid sister.

You are a really pretty girl. Very symetrical face and feminine features. I would include a better full frame Profile shot. You look like you might be a natural blonde so I would get a shot with your hair dry and fluffed out a little with a tiny bit of soft brown eyeliner to make your eyes bloom. Then look straight at the camera and flash a big smile like you just saw your little one do something darling. Use morning light and don't hide your face in the shadows.

Take a roll of pictures that tell a story of a week in the life of Erikalynn. Get a variety of colors and outfits and activities but smile.

Get at least one full length bodyshot. My guess is you have great legs so hit your feet. You seem like an active person so don't send a conflicting message of you being sedentary.

No, it sure is no laughing matter, kind of rocks your world. I am sure to go through it with your child is agonizeing. Hope he is doing well now.

I have wondered sometimes.

If you die, and they bring you back, do you think you get a new soul or do you still have the same one?

Yup.

It is quite possible he will get what he wants.

Don't start nothing you aren't ready to finish.

Wanna you have the cutest little one!

And Over done. (Holding my ears.)

I get and email from someone I don't know I don't even open it to know if it is a scammer or not. Don't need a virus or to waste my time that way.

No.

I have heard all the arguements about having kids to support or wanting to make money for school but I never felt I could justify doing that so probably couldn't be all that supportive of someone who did.

It is not so much the body exposure that bothers me as it is the danger they chroniclly are in and how people never really let it go and how what we do reflects on our family and friends.

Can't see accepting a date from/with someone that I don't start out respecting. Would seem pretty selfish.

And though I am not proud of it I would be very selfish and jealous of someone lusting after my love interest's body which if I cared about him I would consider mine and only mine.

Hello Mingle'rs! Been out all day doing chores so kind of glad to be in tonight with my feet up.

SORRY your tooth is hurting so. Depends what they do but usually by morning the worst of it will be over if you don't smoke or suck on a straw. I like to put a damp towel in the microwave for 10 or so seconds to make a warm compress when my dental stuff hurts.

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Being the new kid in town can be tough. Even if you aren't particularly religious going to church can be a great way to break the ice in a new community. Some bigger churches have fun recreation programs, weight loss groups, and single ministries. Finding a Habitat church has been a stand by for me over the years. Another is taking a Red Cross class or a parks and recreation class. Doesn't really matter what it is just a fun way to make friends. If you are under 35 Jaycees is now men & women and a fun way to find working singles.

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Anybody hear how Mirror is doing?

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I can cope with being home this weekend but anybody got any good ideas what to do Valentine's with no Honey?

Wheather your first baby or subsequent babies trust your instinct. If you feel like "something" is going on wheather it is labor or something else go check it out.

Some women don't always get a clear read "when it is time". For healthy young women the early signs can be pretty subtle. Early labor is not really that dramatic. Sometimes you even have a burst of energy that many women feel "frisky", the desire to clean (nesting), or and intense desire to pace. As long as you don't over do it and exhaust yourself it can actually help the needed muscles to warm up and clear your mind so you can focus on the job that you are going to do.

Eat and drink litely. Avoid smoking if you do. Follow any special directions that your OBGYN may have given you. Resting with your feet elevated is not a bad idea. Labor and your first few days with a newborn is a marathon; pace yourself.

If you don't have immediate access to your maternity hospital because of weather, distance, or even transportation there is nothing wrong with going early and setting in a ER lobby and reading your "What to Expect when you are Expecting (a great reference) or writing your baby a letter. It is comforting and won't cost you anything to feel secure.

My feeling is you are going to be a fantastic Mommy and your delivery is not going to be all that tough. You are a smart, prepared, and thoughtful adult and feeling scared is normal respect for the experience ahead of you and actually a good sign. (((HUGS))) Grandma Joy

If you want resources look for "Reconciling" faith communities. These are faith communities that have voted to support GLBTG members and there spiritual needs as functional human beings without discrimination.

The late Rev.'s Bruce and Virginia Hilton have written extensively on the subject of faith and family life. Their writting would be one of the first places I would start.

You have a personal mail and are welcome to communicate with me at your will. I tend to be more of a niteowl so you may have to leave a note when you would want to chat.

Welcome to the Playpen.

Pretty puppy

Who wants biscuts with their hashbrowns and eggs?

Love this. When I retired I pitched mine out.

I am always amazed when guys think that they have to earn big money, look fantastic, or be treated like a doormat in a relationship. I don't play that game and neither do most the women I know. After all I live on a budget, look normal, and actually like to get along.

Only part of the day I have to myself. Enjoying the privacy.