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Sara Wilson

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Sara L. Wilson is a talented freelance writer/copy editor from Dodge City, KS. Her writing/editing experience include 2 years working in a college English department, writing and editing academic material. She has also written an extensive training manual for a marketing research firm that is currently used in several locations by hundreds of employees as well as a training manual for the coaches and staff of a bowling center youth program.

Sara is meticulous and tenacious in her work. Writing is truly her greatest passion, next to her family, and her goal is to ultimately turn it into a full-time career.

As for her experience with her topic of choice, Romance, you will not be disappointed with the wealth of information that she has to offer. Sara is a romantic person, by nature, and when she's not coming up with romantic ideas, she's searching for new ones on the web.




6 Tips from Sara Wilson

Romance is About Intimacy

The number one thing to remember when romancing your partner is that romance is about intimacy. Going through the motions of a romantic gesture because it's expected or it seems like the right thing to do will not win you any points and is likely to actually hurt your partner. Additionally, no matter the size of the gesture (even if it's something that your partner has been begging you to do), if a romantic act is void of emotion, it is meaningless.

Instead, put your heart into romancing your partner. Get intimate with him/her and let your romantic gesture be an expression of your feelings toward your partner. When s/he sees that your heart is really in it, you're sure to get your point across and to make a connection.

It's the Little Things That Count

You've heard the saying a million times, but did you ever think of applying it to your relationship? Several small kindnesses can mean more to your partner than all of the roses and love poems in the world.

For example, try kissing him/her for just five seconds longer than you normally do, when you next see each other. Take your partner's face in your hands and compliment him/her on something. Leave small love notes around the house, for your partner to find. I'm sure you can think of a million more tiny things that you can do that will make a big difference.

Romance doesn't have to be carefully planned, doesn't have to cost a lot, and definitely doesn't have to be expressed with big gestures. Show your partner that you love him/her in small ways, every day, and you're likely to see a big return on your investment.

Make a Book Out of Your Old Love Letters

If you're the sentimental type, like I am, you probably saved all of your old love letters and/or e-mails from the early days of dating your partner. Why not make a book out of those letters and e-mails and create a keepsake that will last a lifetime?

Here's what you do: Go down to your local craft store and pick up a scrapbook and a glue stick. Don't get the liquid glue because it tends to make wrinkles under the paper.

Next, go home and get out all of your old love letters and print off your old e-mails. If you don't have one at home, you'll want to take your letters to a copy machine (many office supply stores let you use theirs for a small fee) and run off photo copies of your love letters, so as not to ruin the originals.

After you have all of that done, glue the letters and e-mails into the scrapbook. Feel free to also include pictures of the two of you, stickers, etc. Dress it up. Be creative.

Once you're finished, write a sincere dedication in the front of the book and present it to your partner. S/he is sure to adore the time, effort, and love that you put into this hand-made project.

Have a Picnic on the Floor

A nice, romantic, and inexpensive alternative to going out to eat is to have a picnic on the floor of your living room. You can either cook the meal, yourself, or order take-out.

Lay a blanket or tablecloth out across the living room floor, provide pillows for both of you to sit on, turn out the lights, and light a couple of candles. Do not turn on the TV! If you have a stereo in the living room, soft and romantic dinner music will add to the ambiance.

For a quick, inexpensive way to surprise your partner with a romantic evening, nothing beats the intimacy and romance of a private picnic.

Send Your Partner on a Scavenger Hunt

A sweet gesture that s/he is sure to remember for years to come, a scavenger hunt is both romantic and fun! Although the planning may take a while, it will be worth it to watch him/her search around, with anticipation and delight, for each item.

You will want to choose random items that you can associate with your feelings towards your partner. Here is a sample list:

A box of matches: You light my fire.
A pack of gum: I'm stuck on you.
Chocolates or other candies: You're so sweet.
Jewelry: You are a priceless gem.
A magnet: I'm attracted to you.
Cinnamon candies: You're hot.

Once you've collected all of the items that you will be using (6-10 is sufficient), write out the sentiments that go with each one on small strips of paper. Attach the papers to the items with tape.

Before you decide where you are going to hide your items, write out your scavenger hunt clues. (If you do these tasks in the opposite order, you might forget where you left your items!) Make the clues personal to the two of you. For example:

Item #1 is somewhere in the room where you helped me sort out all of that paperwork when I was so overwhelmed. You'll never know how much I appreciated that.

The difficulty of your clues should be tailored to how much of a gumshoe your partner is. A partner who loves a challenge may find the clues too easy to follow, while a partner who isn't so savvy with investigation may be frustrated by cryptic clues. Only you know your partner well enough to guage what s/he will enjoy, so set your clues accordingly.

Once you've gotten all of your clues written out, hide your items carefully. Be sure not to place them anywhere that they might catch fire, fall into a tight space, or cause damage to other items around them. For instance, a dresser drawer on a warm day is probably not the best hiding place for chocolates.

When your partner comes home, surprise him/her by announcing that you've set up a fun game to tell him/her how much s/he means to you. Give your partner the scavenger hunt clues and watch the joy unfold.

Making someone else happy because their happiness brings you joy is what loving someone is all about. Sending your partner on a romantic scavenger hunt is a sure way to put a smile on his/her face and to show him/her how much you care.

Associate's Degrees Open Doors

Although associate's degrees, in many fields, are not adequate to begin a career, Criminal Justice is one field in which they are!

A two-year degree in Criminal Justice will qualify you to start a career in law enforcement. Although a degree is not required to begin a career in law enforcement, it will certainly help you to stand out and, possibly, to receive promotions.

Other areas of Criminal Justice in which you can begin work immediately, at entry level, are: probation, parole, and private security. To advance in these fields, you will need to further your education at some point. But, if you're looking to get your foot in the door, let an Associate's degree in Criminal Justice help you on your way to your Criminal Justice career.