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I'm not very booksmart, and I'm definately not street smart. However, if there's one thing I am, it's PEOPLE SMART. That's why I'm good with this whole advice thing. You can ask me ANYTHING and I'm always glad to help. There's almost no question I can't handle, so ask away. Make sure you RATE and leave FEEDBACK, so I can improve my advice.
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hey everone ok well i have this friend and she's mad at me /c i told some people about this guy she told me abuout.. and ya we're not friends nmore.. and she lives across the street from me!!! omg now her friends r making fun of me.. and today one of them wuz making fun of me of how i walk... and ya my mom thinks im friends w/ her still and i can't tell her that we're not friends nemore over some stupid guy!! cuz she'll get really mad at me!! so what should i do? pleese help me!!!

I know exactly what your going through. Talk to your friend. Tell her that your sorry and that you know you made a mistake and it'll never happen again. Ask her for a second chance. She'll most likely forgive you after a nice one on one chat, after all you didn't do anything that terrible. Hope this helps and good luck.
-cindy

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for the past 2 days i have constantly felt like i have had to go pee once i go pee i still have this feeling and when i pee its not alot just like a drip this is a very uncomfortable feeling what do you think might be the problem?

You most likely have a UTI (urinary tract infection). Go to a doctor as soon as possible and they'll give you something to help. Also, drink lots of water and cranberry juice. Hope this helps and feel better.
-cindy

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Anyone know any good summer reads. Everything I usually read is depressing. Like someone usually dies. I'd like suggestions of books that are funny and enjoyable to read. Even Harry Potter depresses me although I do love all the books. Maybe even books I can relate to. You know being a teenager and typical teenage problems. I'll rate anyone who gives any names

Here are some good ones:

-the gossip girl series
-the a-list series
-the clique serious
-summer boys
-the shopaholic series (sofie kinsela)

Hope this helps.
-cindy

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I was invited to a large party that takes place this weekend. I said that I'd go, because of the occasion and the person who is throwing it, but I really do not want to stay for a long time. First of all, I am not much of a party person. I usually just sit there by myself while being bored out of my mind. Second of all, I'm not much of a people person. There are going to be a LOT of people there. I really don't want to have to be around that many people for too long, especially since I hate most of them. Normally I leave parties with the excuse of not feeling well or something like that, but certain people (although not everyone) are starting to catch on. I need some good excuses to leave a party that do not involve being sick.

First off, you don't owe anyone an explanation, you can always just say, "I gotta go", and leave. But here are some other excuses..

-appointment early in the morning
-parents need you home
-curfew
-you all of a sudden have to babysit your siblings
-your tired and you want to go to sleep
-headache
-you're going to be busy all weekend so you need to start your homework
-your relatives from out of town are in

Hope this helps and good luck.
-cindy

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I'm 14/f...this year i think i lost all of my friends. I'm a very moody person and I'm always being dramatic about everything and it's not like i'm starving for attention because i'm not! Well I did something and now all of my friends wont talk to me because they think I'm a drama queen and that I'll just keep hurting them. I miss my friends a lot. They're all so happy and it makes me cry to know that I hurt them by just trying to talk to them. How do I fix this, or is it to late? Pls...and thanx

Broken Down

I know how you feel. This year I lost one of my best friends because I confronted her about something she took the wrong way. I think the thing that hurt the most is that she didn't think I was worth a second chance. Show your friends you care, and let them know you understand and are willing to listen to their side of the story. Make sure you tell them how you feel as well (so they aren't ending up walking all over you). Once the feelings are all out on the table, things should get better. If they don't, give it time. Try and make new friends as well. If your old friends are true friends, things will be back to normal soon enough. "Good friends are one of life's blessings. Don't give them up without a fight." (--Harriet the Spy) Show your friends that you truly need them and care about them, and they will realize that you made a mistake and that everyone makes mistakes. If you show them you really care, they will give you a second chance. If you've truly down everything you could, and they still haven't forgiven you, let them go. You can't blame yourself for trying. If they come back, they're yours. "Friends are like stars, they come and go. But the ones that stay are the ones that glow." Hope this helps and if you need someone to talk to, you know where to find me. If you give me some more information, I'm sure I could help more. Good luck.
-cindy

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what age can kids start to babysit other kids?

I started babysitting when I was 12 or 13. I think that is a normal age. Also, babysitting classes are offered around that age so kids are able to get a certificate to show that they know CPR and that sort of stuff. Hope this helps.
-cindy

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i have a really bad phobia of brown recluse spiders. its getting to the point where i cant sleep at night, and im contstantly checking under chairs, under tables, on walls of smaller spaces, and on celings and corners of rooms when i walk in, and i always feel like somethings crawling on me. i feel like im going crazy, what can i do to get over this??

It's probably all in your head. Try thinking about something else the second the thought of a spider pops into your head. Change the subject immediately. If you still have this phobia, you might want to see some sort of psychiatrist or doctor, you might have a small case of something like OCD. Hope this helps.
-cindy

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Hey,
my friends boyfriend says he doesn't want their braces to stick together when they kiss. Does that actaully happen? or is it just like a myth or something? Please I really need to know! Thank you! xoxo-mar

Unless your boyfriend is kissing with his teeth, he'll be fine. It is physically impossible with braces today. And if the one in a million chance that they do get stuck, that would be one funny story. Just kidding. Hope this helps.
-cindy

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Hello. My exams are coming up this week, and my two hardest exams (history and english) are both on thursday!! Can you help me with study techniques and staying calm and alert during the test? thanks-

(10th grade)

First off, just take a deep breath. Try not to worry, the more worried you are, the more stressed you will be, and you'll do worse because you're going to be under so much pressure. History is basically memorization, so my best advice for you is to re-read the sections, take notes, and make notecards. By that time your reviewing the notecards, you'll know it so well they will be so easy to remember. For english, depending what your final is on, review the material. Start studying in advance, and then the night before, spend a certain amount of time on that subject. If you follow a strict scheduale you'll get more. Make sure you plan breaks (you'll need them) and eat lots of protein (it's good for the memory). Hope this helps and good luck on your tests.
-cindy

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At school I have liked many girls and everyone shoots me down. Mostof them tell me that I could be cool enough to go out with them if I didn't hang around with the nerds. I am not a nerd but I hang out with them because they're nicer than the popular people I could hang out with. Every time I tell A girl that they still shoot me down. What should I do?

No matter how much potential you have, DON'T LET PEOPLE CHANGE YOU. People can be very shallow, especially girls, but you shouldn't change to fit their standards. If girls aren't going to go out with you because of your friends, it's their loss. The girl should like you for you, not who your friends are and how popular you are. You'll find that girl one day, and when that happens she'll be the lucky one. Those girls who turned you down will be the losers. Hope this helps.
-cindy

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MY friend is like relly relly relly skinny I mean she's thin right. My other friend is pretty thickish..I mean she has huge boobs and she's um overweight 4 sure. The problem is my friends, esp the thinest one, complains about her stomach. I'm overweight...and I kinda luk it in my school uniform.

They always complain "oh I luk so fat" "my stomach's getting huge" "oh if I eat chocolate i'll get diabetes" and it sorta sucks.

I'm not jealous of them because my stomach isn't huge it's jus a lil fat. It makes me feel bad because sometimes I'm down and they complain and complain and I get so upset. Plus I'm relly RELLY emotional.

Is there something I should do or should I jus act like I don't carE???

That's what girls do. They obsess over their weight. It can get pretty annoying, and I know exactly what your going through. Try changing the subject, or just sit them down and have a conversation about how it's bothering you. If you want, you can make a rule that you can't call yourself fat, or talk about body parts that are fat. We made this rule in my cabin at camp and it helped people feel less self-concious. Hope this helps.
-cindy

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which celebrity (dead or alive) makes a good leader?

Oprah makes a good role model. She's always donating money to people. If you need help finding information, you know where to find me. Hope this helps.
-cindy

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Hey, ok im 14/f n i have brown eyes and brown hair and my complexion is fair. I was wondering what color clothes look best for me and what color make-up would be best for me?

thanks

Clothes: You should wear paler colors, such as tans, and light pinks. Powder blues, and yellows would look nice as well. You don't want to wear bold colors, like hot pink, it would clash.

Makeup: Here's a site that should help. I don't know if you've seen the Almay commericials, but here's the site.

http://www.almay.com/pg/main/catcoleyeslips.aspx?catid=32&catnm=Eyes&subid=4&subnm=Brown&col1=224&col2=225

Hope this helps.
-cindy

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My parents are hosting a huge gala tonight at our house. Which outfit should i wear?
-Strapless pink cynthia steffe sheath dress with gold bangles
-my trusty sevens and a silk halter
-navy cablenit tube top, true religion jeans, and suede heels

thanks soo much! xoxoxo Alicia
(username-alicia rivera)

I heart the clique!!!

I would go with the strapless pink cynthia steffe sheath dress with gold bangles. Make sure your right for the dress code, of course. Have fun at the gala. Hope this helps.
-cindy

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I have freckles all over my face and am thirteen years old. three questions-
- are freckles considered pretty in today's society?
-what are some good techniques (ie: masks, serums, ect)
-good makeup to cover them up?

thanx!

In my opinion, freckles can be cute, especially in the summer. Lots of people love them, they always compliment people who have them, and wish they had freckles. However, if you don't like them, you can cover them up. I'm not sure there are any scrubs, or masks to get rid of freckles, but a good cover up always works. You should try, ID Bare Minerals. It's a bit pricey for covering freckles, but it works well. Hope this helps.
-cindy

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Okay well I get sick way to often =[
sense thursday night ive been running fevers on and off i get chills so horribly my teeth chatter =[ i take medicene which helps it for a lil and then it comes back just as bad as before. and this happened like 3 weeks ago also.. i really dont think this isnormal and im freaked out, please help me
ill rate high

This happens to me too. I was running fevers all last weekend, and then a month before that, I had the stomach flu. I miss at least six days a semester. My immune system is pretty weak, so I know what your going through. Being sick sucks. My best advice is for you to take vitamins, get 7-8 hrs of sleep a night, and to eat healthy. Because your body gets sick easily (especially since you go to school where things are being passed around constantly), you need to take care of your body. If you are doing all these things, see a doctor, they will be able to figure out what's wrong. It's most likely nothing but a weak immune system, so don't worry. Feel better and hope this helps.
-cindy

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I'm thirteen years old and about to go into high school. i got into this really good private school, but its all girls. and i don't live in a city where there are all guy schools, its only co-ed. how can i keep my social life going? should i just forget about the school and put social stuff first? Please tell me some situations where i could meet guys!! From, lonely in Lake Forest

If you got a chance to go to this private school, I would take it. Education, (unfortunately), comes first in this country, and when your ready to go off to college, you'll be thankful to have that private school on your resume. Now, for staying in touch with guys: Most girls schools have dances where you need to bring guys, that way, it'll motivate you to stay in touch. Also, make friends that go to public high schools and spend time with them on the weekends as well. They'll have guy friends, that you'll get to know, and become friends with as well. Plus, when you go to an all girls school, most of the girls there will want to go "guy scouting" on the weekends and you'll find plenty of guys when your out. Hope this helps.
-cindy

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does anyone have any good workout songs? that are like upbeat and fun.. thanks for the help. if you name 5 or more then an automatic 5.

Anything with an upbeat tempo works for me. It really motivates me and keep me going. Here are a few good ones.

-lose control - missy elliot and ciara
-kanye's workout plan - kanye west
-do something - britney spears
-hips don't lie - shakira
-miss new booty - bubba sparx and ying yang twins
-hey mama - black eyed peas
-my humps - black eyed peas
-rompe - daddy yankee
-shake - ying yang twins

Hope this helps.
-cindy

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Hi, I am a 15-year old female, that is in love with another girl. I am bi, and like my closest friends know about our relationship, but i don't want to let everyone know. We broke up because she says I am ashamed of her, but it's that I'm ashamed of my actions, but I love ha, how can I get over the fear of being classified as being "gay". please help because I want my girlfriend back

Okay. Well the first thing you have to do is become comfortable with yourself. I know you aren't ashamed of her, but if you are ashamed of being classified as "gay", your girlfriend will take it as you are ashamed of her. Ask your girlfriend for a second chance, and through time you will become more comfortable with yourself and being classified as gay. There's nothing wrong with being gay, and even though there are some people who are against it, most people will accept you. Hope this helps.
-cindy

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Ok, so there is this guy that I really like and he knows that I like him and about 5 or 6 months ago I asked him out and he said that he would think about it and he never gave me an answer. Recently he told his friends that i was ugly and he would never go out with me. So now I want to get over him. How can I do that?

Okay. Guys can be real dicks sometimes. I want you to try and forget about him. Get occupied with other things, such as your schoolwork, then you'll be too busy to think about him. You can join a fun sport, or an activity, that way, when your having fun you won't think about him. Are there any birthdays coming up? Plan a surprise party. When your planning something, you tend to forget about other issues. Hope this helps and good luck.
-cindy

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