Archive for January, 2008

What is Considered When You Apply for a Credit Card? »

When you apply for a credit card there are a number of things a credit card company looks into, both personally and financially, when considering your application. The most important factor in receiving a credit card is your credit score. Your credit score is factored by various different activities such as payment history or if [...]

There are Weddings and then there are Weddings »

I’ve only been to a small number of weddings in my lifetime – no more than five or six and they’ve ranged in size from “can’t they afford a cake” to “you could have fed a small African nation on this budget”. It’s kind of funny to see the various different definitions of weddings that [...]

Say I Do to Bridal Flip Flops »

Like many brides, planning my up coming wedding has taken up the majority of my free time. From the ceremony and reception to choosing a DJ and photographer, there are so many details that can get over looked. One detail that should not be over looked is what you will wear that day. Of course [...]

Working for a Mom and Pop Store »

When I was 17 years old and still living in a small town in the mountains of North Idaho, I had very few job options to choose from. The are had a fairly high unemployment rate and teenagers were low on the list for those needing jobs. So, it took a little bit of work [...]

The Dual Diagnosis: Depression and Alcoholism »

The term dual diagnosis is a loose term that covers anyone who is battling both mental illness and addiction. The two most commonly linked are depression and alcoholism. One of the underlying reasons for this is that people who suffer from the horrible reality of depression often try to self-medicate by drinking. Alcohol is the most readily available [...]