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When it comes to belly button rings, like it or not, you are going to have some issues both before and after your pregnancy. Yes it’s possible but is it good?

Browse the internet regarding pregnancy and navel piercings and you will find plenty of both positive and negative comments including things like:

* I had no problems. I put a pregnancy post in and made it through just fine.

* I took my belly button ring out during pregnancy. The piercing closed up and I had to have it redone.

* I have a mess on my hands. Stretch marks, scars and now I need plastic surgery to fix everything.

Everyone has a different experience but you have to consider that sometimes it’s not just getting through the pregnancy, there is an afterwards to deal with also. It can’t hurt to ask yourself these questions before you sign up for a navel piercing:

1. Do I plan or hope to have more than one child? It could be more difficult to keep that belly button ring intact through multiple pregnancies.

2. Do I plan to nurse my babies? If yes, consider that you’re going to be holding that child front and center for many months. Babies have a way of pulling on things and finding things you don’t want them to.

3. Am I going to have time and energy to take care of my navel post-baby? You are going to have your hands full of diapers and milk and slobber and sometimes a shower is the only thing you will get accomplished in a day. Do you really want one more thing to worry about?

4. Am I okay with the fact that my belly may not look the same after baby!? You may never want to show off your body in that way again. But then again wanting to show off your belly button ring may be just the incentive you need to get back in shape.

Think about it. Babies and belly button rings may not mix by nature but only you can answer the question if that is okay with you.

A wedding catering service is easy to find through any phonebook, directory listing and even referrals, however it’s not easy to find one that suits your needs and preferences. This task may not be herculean but it does take much time from you. It requires you to do enough research so you would end up getting the right choice.

On your wedding day, you would like to free your thoughts from the wedding preparations and make sure that you have a point person who is in charge of all the necessary elements to make the wedding reception the perfect one you can have. That’s how crucial it is for you to choose a wedding catering service that can handle more than just food preparations. Bear in mind that any wedding catering service would also take care of the reception venue’s setting and this includes the lighting, floral arrangement, the table set-ups, even the background music. A wedding caterer may also include the wedding cake and oftentimes even the choice of wine. Catering services would also ensure that the guests would have enough parking space for their cars. All these can come as part of a package.

Oftentimes, you would have to consult with the catering service also about the use of utensils. There are those firms that would provide them but there are also those that don’t so you would have to lease them. This may be a minute detail but a very essential one at that.

One thing more is the number of servers who could help with the preparation. You would need to find out if the number of servers is enough to take care of the guests’ needs and how much it would take to add more individuals. Figure out with them if the price you are paying covers the wages of those involved in the catering.

However, the most significant of all would be to find out about the quality of the food ingredients used for the meals that are going to be served during the reception. Make sure that all of them are fresh and tasty.

That’s how essential it is to conduct an interview with a potential choice and even to look for alternatives so you can have a good basis for comparison. You certainly would be able to gain much information about a specific caterer by asking them the right questions other than by merely having a taste test with them.

Remember that choosing a reliable wedding catering is a major responsibility of the bride and groom. That’s why you would have to spend some time and enough effort seeking the best one you can have in town. Anyway, given that you have been able to choose the right service, you would be freeing yourself from a lot of responsibilities. That happens to be the main goal of taking on this professional catering service allowing the soon to be wedded couple to enjoy their wedding day by guaranteeing that the guests would be in good hands.

Creating beautiful pen and wash in a kitchen or studio is a comfort. But what if you want to work outdoors? To do this, you need to take a few things with you. I narrowed down nine essentials you will need to enjoy pen and wash and the great outdoors at the same time.

Art supplies

A real must if you are going to paint outdoors. Your basic items are paint, pens, brushes, sketch journal, paper towels or rags, plus anything else you use in your painting process.

Sketch board or easel

If your sketch journal or pad does not have a strong backing to hold your paper flat on your lap you will need a sketch board or easel to keep the paper steady. Sketch boards come in different material so get one that is portable and lightweight.

Stool

If you enjoy sitting on rocks or fallen tree stumps then skip this, but if I know you a stool will be a godsend. Stools come in different sizes and configuration to fit your definition of comfort. Some are lightweight. A little comfort from home will not restrict your talent or dampen your woodland spirit.

Water

Aside from your beverages, remember to take two bottles of water; one for you and one for your pen and wash.

Hat

If you want to look like Poncho Villa or Indiana Jones, fine. But your focus is to protect your head, face and neck. Get one that is collapsible. You do not want the hat cord tugging at your throat all day when you’re not wearing it.

Shoes

Select hiking shoes are comfortable all day and can handle many terrains. Leave the slippers, loafer and cowboy boots in the closet; they have their place in your social life, but not in the woods.

Snacks

You just never know how long you will be out there, as well as, any unexpected delays and interruptions. Depending on your diet, select nutritional snacks that keep your appetite at bay and keep your energy up. Beef jerky, peanut butter crackers and granola bars are what keeps me going until I think I have captured what I want or until it gets dark.

Umbrella and flashlight

An umbrella will protect you from the sun’s rays when it gets too hot. Also, it will protect you from unexpected showers that creep up on you. Get a collapsible one to make carrying easier. A flashlight is handy if you over extend your stay in the woods.

Cell phone

Thanks to modern technology, you are never too far away from civilization if you get into a bind or need to have someone bring you that brush you forgot.

The list can go on and on where individual taste dictates. But the list above is a good start to have a fun and safe time outdoors creating your pen and wash. Enjoy.

With high hopes, you primp and preen ready to meet your man. He is charming, shows a real interest in you and your feelings. OK, he doesn’t always return calls which has already made you start wondering whether he is as interested as he claims. And there have been times you have found yourself wondering why you are the only one to call, apologise and make an effort. But he has been busy. Nevertheless, you try to bring it up one evening. That went so well for you. You ended up stranded because you failed to apologise for upsetting him by suggesting he had done anything that was less than perfect and for not promptly apologising. You are already finding that sorry is the most used word in your vocabulary. You apologise for him shouting at you for not being honest, even though you are expressing your opinions, you apologise for bleeding and embarrassing him by tripping and cutting your knee. Hell, you are apologising for having curly hair.

But he tells you you are perfect so these are only minor set backs. He tells you weeks after you met him, just how much he loves you and how you are the only woman he had ever wanted to marry. He talks about the children you will have and the home you will share. He parades you around like a trophy and you feel on top of the world.

The date for the wedding is set. Its safe to find a place together. You move in, but the lease is only in his name. You find yourself paying for all the homely things and food. Its OK though because this is about the two of you, right?

Soon you start to feel that he is losing interest. He finds fault in everything you wear, your friends, your hobbies, your job, your abilities. You start to wonder whether you are good enough and redouble your efforts to regain his opinion of you. You liked the pedestal but you have fallen from grace.

He once thought you were intelligent. Now you are stupid. Once you were independent, now you are clingy. Hell, once you were sexy, now you are a sack opf potatoes compared to the ‘bitches’ he stares at and flirts with. You start to wonder whether you are good enough for him at all.

Before long you dread going out, because he dictates what you wear, shouts you down in public, humiliates you in front of your friends and family and belittles you in front of his. He treats you more like a puppet. Calls you little one and himself the boss. You get home dreading the feedback. You were showing off, you were flirting.

He is an accountant but is there really any need to check your credit card bill? Hell, he opens your post before you have chance to object. But, hey you are a couple now so openess is fine. So why is it his personal life is well, so personal?

You have given up your male friends, broken of contact with ex boyfriends and censored you social circle. He, however, rants if you so much as question where he goes.

The notion of marriage, children and a home of your own appears to have dissappeared. Yet you continue playing home. ‘If you could just sort out your anger issues, if you can just lose a few pounds, when you have stopped pressuring me, we can get married’ But the list grows and grows.. Finally, he tells you when you are getting married. You are pregnant and relieved. Then it happens. he says he needs space. He says you are boring and controlling and angry. He hurls accusations. You know they are not true. You are honest and trustworthy, you are not stupid or selfish. You do invest every penny in the love bank.

He says he isn’t ready to commit to you and tells you he wants you to end the pregnancy. You stand up for yourself and you are shot down in flames. The sexy videos you made are used to bring you into line. Then there are threats.

Now you face the toughest part. Your self esteem is shattered, you are pregnant and homeless unless you demean yourself by permitting him to sexually abuse you. He treats you like an object and has no regard for you. You have fallen from grace. You are wholly dependent on his whim.

He has told you you can’t have a relationship, you are unloving, cruel, angry, emotionally unavailable, immature and not worthy of him. But is this really you?

The perfect image he had of you was not of you at all. It was an image of him. The image he now see’s is the hidden one beneath his skin not yours.

He is the narcissist, the abuser, the controller, the manipulator who has taken your soul, your very essence and discarding his sheepskin to reveal a demonic figure. That is what he sees in you now. He sees his true self.

This is the story of a cruel destructive man who showed no mercy or compassion for the person he claimed to love or the unborn child he killed by his physical torture. This is my story.

If you’re going through a breakup with your boyfriend or husband that you don’t want, you might be wondering how to get him back forever. Are there really any “get him back forever secrets” and if so, what are they?

If you are looking for some get him back forever secrets, I’ve got good news and I’ve got bad news.

The bad news is that there aren’t; at least as far as I’ve ever heard any secret techniques to get him back forever. There are no secret potions or love spells or magic tricks that will bring him back crawling on his hands and knees just pleading with you to take him back, truth is you wouldn’t want that anyway.

The good news is that you don’t need secrets. All you need is an easy to follow, simple step by step “road map” that you can use to reconcile with your ex. If you find a good plan and follow it, even though it may be hard sometimes to stick to, the results that you get might have you believing that it was magical after all!

If you truly want to get him back forever the first thing you need to do, even though this is going to sound weird, is to stop talking to him. If you are constantly contacting him this will likely backfire for a few reasons:

1) He won’t be able to miss you. You want him to start to doubt his decision to end the relationship. He needs to miss the times you spent together and the things you did. If you’re constantly trying to contact him how can he miss you?

2) If you won’t leave him alone you are just becoming an annoyance. That is not how you want him to think of you, is it?

Another thing you have to avoid is the tendency to want to fix the relationship and change yourself so he will come back. While it is important for you to understand what qualities you have that might need some work, you should never change who you are just to accommodate someone else.

If the two of you aren’t compatible then it’s time for you to move on, no matter how painful it might be. It’s simply not healthy for you to reinvent yourself for every relationship you have and it is a good way to find yourself in one abusive relationship after another.

And last, but not least, communicate. That doesn’t mean cry, nag, beg or threaten. That means to have an adult conversation where you can openly and honestly explain to him how you’re feeling. It’s also important that you let him tell you how he is feeling too. This isn’t the time to get angry or upset over what he tells you. This needs to be a ‘safe zone’ for both of you to honestly express yourself.

If you think that your relationship really is worth saving and you want to know how to get him back forever, than follow the list above. It’s amazing what you can do with a great strategy and determination.

There are many things that attract people to the city of Las Vegas, Nevada including the exciting and dazzling Las Vegas shows. The area is one of the most popular cities in the United States. It is a major travel destination for all kinds of entertainment, including fine dinning, gambling, shopping, conventions, and vacation resorts.

Detailing Las Vegas Shows

Las Vegas shows are popular because there is something for everyone. Some performances have dazzling light shows, music, and an array of delicious eye and ear candy that grabs the emotions and plunges audiences into an entire total immersion experience of high energy laughter and fun. You have to experience the various different performances at least once in order to really understand why they are so popular. Words simply cannot do justice to the experience.

Top Las Vegas Shows

There are lots of productions to see and experience. Let’s look at the most well-known Las Vegas shows:

Beatles LOVE – Cirque du Soleil – this is one of the most popular acts. It brings the magic of passion and the spirit of Cirque du Soleil and the Beatles together into one powerful entertainment experience that you will remember for the rest of your life.

Celine Dion – this one of the city’s concerts has been consistently sold out since the beginning of the new show in 2011. Celine Dion started her worldwide tour in 2008, by visiting twenty-five countries and five different continents. She has performed for over three million fans. She now performs at the Colosseum at Caesar’s Palace.

Blue Man Group – this is one of the most interesting acts in the city. Three strange, blue and bald individuals captivate the audience through an experience that involves all human senses. This is a form of science, art, music, percussive performance and laughter that is very unique. Individuals travel from all over the world to witness this specific performance.

Quick Audience Reviews

One family went to see the Blue Men perform and said that this show alone made their trip worthwhile. The entire family enjoyed it, including grandparents and children. Another family went to see Criss Angel perform live. Their children are into magic tricks and really could not believe the various illusions that Criss Angel performed. It does not matter what your taste in entertainment is, there is something for everyone in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Locating Tickets To Las Vegas Shows – Beware Of Scams!

If you plan on attending some Las Vegas shows while in the city, you need to be careful of the various scams that exist. The scams start as early as online or in your mail box. Once you arrive, hotel lobbies are filled with so-called “agents” or sales people offering you all kinds of deals. If it sounds too good to be true, it’s most likely a scam. One of the disadvantages of going to Las Vegas is that the city has a fast mentality. That means there are many crooks and scammers that are highly gifted and intelligent, who work very hard to devise various schemes to separate you from your hard-earned money.

Do not take any deals from individual or private persons. Do not divulge any of your personal information, such as credit card numbers or your social security number. Also, pre plan your trip in advance and only do business with known companies who have a good reputation. Be sure to use your common sense, and you will have a wonderful time experiencing the various Las Vegas shows.

What is a motorcycle shipping company?

Motorcycle transport companies are transportation companies that are charged with the responsibility of shipping motorcycles from city to city, state to state or country to country. Merchants in this type of business realized that motorcycles can not be moved together with other vehicles like cars since they need some special protection.

Why should I opt for a motorcycle transport company?

The number of people that prefer motorcycle shipping companies is immeasurable. They have realized that it is safer and convenient to transport motorcycles in their own hauler than moving them together with other vehicles. These motorcycle shipping companies have professional drivers who are passionate about what they do; be sure to have your motorcycle transported with its fluid and battery intact. Care is taken to ensure the safety of your motorcycle by transporting it in an enclosed trailer and strapped specially. These companies are insured, too, against damages that could happen on your motorcycle while on transit. Besides, you need not worry about the time frame before delivery is supposed made. Majority will deliver it right to your door within the expected time (usually between 10 to 14 days) as they operate 24/7. Some even have a tracking system to enable you constantly keep watch on your shipment at any time.

How do I get the motorcycle shipping quote?

Motorcycle transport companies have instant online quotes which can be accessed when you visit their sites. However, the rates are based on your pick up and delivery zones. Some have a pricing table that provides you with precise prices between zones so that you can choose those that are convenient for your bike shipping. These rates are based on fuel cost, drivers’ expenses, standard bike specification, distance, etc. For those who would like their motorcycles picked from their residents or delivered to their residents, they will be expected to pay extra residential pick up fee and residential delivery fee respectively. It is advisable that you contact customer support teams of various motorcycle transportation companies in order for you to select a quote that does not stretch you financially.

What do I need before the process of motorcycle moving begins?

No one should ever lie to you that inspection is just a routine check up of your motorcycle before it is shipped to your desired destination. It is actually one of the most important procedures that should take place before pick up and after drop off. The driver of the hauler is supposed to provide you with an inspection sheet so you can carry out a thorough inspection of your motorbike including fuel/gas and battery. Ensure that the bike does not have any personal item since extra items are not insured against loss or damage.

Football is a very exciting game. A lot of game enthusiasts have also found a way to become not just mere spectators; most of them have also started betting on their favorite football teams. Professional bettors have found a good way to earn money. Websites and reading materials that offer football betting tips are quite a hit among first time and experienced bettors alike.

You will find a lot of football (soccer) betting tips in the internet that are free of charge. Becoming a winner entails a lot of hard work and patience, coupled with an unwavering discipline. Getting the right betting tips will need you to research on a lot of sites, read a lot of magazines and newspapers. Online bookies also provide bettors with their own odds to help these punters make their own picks.

You need to now that professional bettors invest a lot of time and effort on this. If you are a beginner, you will need to know the facts on all the teams. You will need to read news about the teams – if there are recent player injuries, what game patterns these teams are known for, their overall team performance, etc. Being aware of any team’s player lineup is important because you will base your picks on one of these factors. A team with a depleted lineup will have a hard time playing against a team that has a healthy lineup. Also, knowing both teams’ game patterns will help you predict how they will fare against each other.

Most websites that run online football betting tips rely on the experts to provide readers with sound advice and strategies. A bettor who sticks to a clear cut strategy will surely become successful.

A successful bettor keeps track of all the bets he has made. This is a good way to see and analyze why some picks won and why some did not. Losing is bad but you can still get something good out of it. By studying the reasons why you lost will make it easier for you to make adjustments on your game strategies. For most bettors, they do not want to dwell on their losses, what they fail to understand is that they can always learn a thing or two with every loss.

A wise bettor will only bet with what he can afford to lose. It is not impossible for someone to get carried away and act on impulse by taking a risk to bet with more money than he actually has. A disciplined bettor knows how to set limitations on himself. Keep in mind that you are using hard earned money so you’ve got to be wise in using it.

These football betting tips can serve as your guide in your quest to becoming a successful bettor.

Do you feel controlled and suffocated in your relationship? Do you fear your partner? Are you clueless about dealing with him? Do not worry. You are not alone and there are plenty of women who suffer in the same way. The question you should ask yourself is that is he emotionally abusive?

If you are facing emotional abuse, you should not suffer like this and, should get out of such a negative relationship. If your partner’s behavior seems abnormal to you, and, he is trying to change you, you should see red. But, at first, you need to be sure of what’s going on. If you are feeling stifled by your partner, you should watch out for signs, to find out the answer to the question, is he emotionally abusive, or not?

Here are few signs that indicate that your partner is physically abusive. If you notice these things in him, you should seriously reconsider being in this relationship:

• Controlling nature: If your partner is always trying to control your life, you should be alert. A person, who has abusive tendencies, will try to control every aspect of your life. He will try to determine how you behave, where you go, what you do, etc. He might even try to control your money, expenditure, etc. In short, if your partner treats you as if you are his personal property, you should start asking yourself, is he emotionally abusive?

• Brainwashing tendency: An emotional abuser will try to change you according to his preference. He will try to model you around his convenience and won’t have any respect for your own choice and decisions. He won’t accept you for who you are and will have a set of expectations from you. If you do not meet his expectations and do not listen to him, he will be rude and mean to you.

• Bad temper: If he is abusive, your partner will lose temper very easily. He will snap at you and abuse you verbally at the slightest of provocations. He will vent his frustrations on you and will insult you unnecessarily.

• Low self esteem: He will have low self esteem and will be extremely insecure. These sorts of people are extremely jealous and possessive and expect their partners to be completely submissive to them. They think that the level of their masculinity is reflected by the submissiveness of their partners.

• Multiple personalities: A person who is an emotional abuser is not necessarily abusive all the time. Otherwise, you would not have been attracted to him at the first place. They switch from being really nice to really mean. Their behavioral traits are completely unpredictable and, he might charm you off your feet in one moment, and might do something hateful in the next moment.

• Passing the blame: If your partner has a tendency of making you responsible for his problems and mistakes, then, you have found the answer to the determining question, is he emotionally abusive? If he blames you for his drinking problem, or, is constantly in denial about his issues, he is definitely abusive. These people never accept their mistakes and the fact that they need counseling and medical help.

Once you are sure about is he emotionally abusive or not, you can decide either to walk out of the strenuous relationship, or, to help him change himself.

Preparing for a remarriage is an exciting time in one’s life. You want this marriage to work. You look forward to the stability that you think marriage will bring. Fears are also common, and honestly pretty normal. It is a big decision after all. There’s the fear of the marriage not working out. The fear of the kids not liking your new partner. And the fear that your partner‘s kids may not like you. But you’ve pushed beyond these fears and are making the wedding plans.

One of the most important things to “pack” when preparing for this move is “your past.” Make sure you leave it in the past. Let’s take a look at what I mean by that and what it entails.

1. There should no longer be strong emotions when thinking about your ex-spouse for you or or your new partner.

It’s typical to be really angry at your ex-spouse during and right after a divorce, whether you initiated the process or not. This strong feeling is there because you’ve not totally “emotionally divorced” yet. The opposite of love is NOT hate. It is indifference. When you no longer spend a lot of time thinking about your ex, you know you’ve moved on and put that chapter of your life in your past. You may have fond memories from that time in your life, but they aren’t powerful feelings anymore. The anger and bitterness has subsided.

There’s no reason for your new partner to have strong feelings toward your ex-spouse either. Jealousy shouldn’t be a part of your relationship. Why? Because you’ve reassured your partner that you have no strong emotions toward your ex by not being overly focused on your ex anymore. Seeing this should help your new partner understand there’s no reason to be threatened.

2. All child custody arrangements and post-divorce settlements should be complete.

You’ve moved beyond all of those battles. You’re now able to co-parent effectively with your ex-spouse. You’re both familiar with the schedule and are able to compromise with it when necessary. You’re both focused on your children and meeting their needs. The anger and arguing that may have happened early on while both of you adjusted to the custody arrangements has subsided.

3. You and your children have transitioned well into single parenting and have created a stable life together.

This is a key factor in knowing you’ve put the past in the past. You feel you have a good handle on this single parenting thing. It doesn’t feel nearly as overwhelming as it once did. Because of that, you and your children feel like life has become stable again. There aren’t the huge swings in mood from any or all of you as there was when all of you were adjusting to the changes. Your life feels normal now, not like some bad dream.

Without these aspects in place, an effective remarriage is going to be hard to accomplish. They will get in the way. They will effect your ability to be a good partner. They will effect your partner’s ability to trust your relationship. And they will effect your children’s ability to make an honest attempt at bonding with their new step parent.