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**** I've been gone quite a long time. However I'm still breathing though it's touch and go. Don't expect me to answer or check in much. ****Welcome to the junkdrawer that is my brain! I know something about many things, and I if I don't know it, I admit that I don't know. That I am constantly finding things I know nothing about and correcting that ignorance keeps me busy and happy. More junk for the drawer.
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Ok, if you somehow make a fake human body, wheather as real as you can get, or a metal designed one, or a robot, and put the brain of someone in it, but keep the brain alive and successfully put it in another body which you bring back; is it possible to bring that creation to life? will that body have a soul? If having trouble, read doctor Frankenstien for more details. This one has stumpted me. Help me out people.
That is a philosophical question that has been asked through out the ages. There are several thoughts on the subject and many wonderful arguments over each. One is that the brain is the seat of the human soul. It can be argued that in death the soul is released, therefore if the brain is revived then there is no longer a soul to guide the brain. It can also be argued that without a soul the brain cannot truely fuction (brain death is an example of proof for this belief.) Another is that the heart is the seat of the soul. Then the belief that there is no soul only a series of chemical reactions and electrical responses triggering action and thought. (Sad thought) All of this brings up the subject of cryo-freezing bodies and cloning and reanimating the dead (though I think cry-freeze is close enough to that not to matter). The animals thus far cloned have been adorable and babies are on the way in Switzerland I think. A Begal dog was brought back from cryo after about three? years under. (Walt Disney had his own head frozen I believe) I don't know all the details, but know you are not alone in pondering the mysteries of the soul and its attachment to the body. Oh one other thing, in the witch hunting eras they believed that a body not properly recieved by the church could be possessed of a demon when the body's soul had departed (this takes three days, for the soul to leave the body proper) hence the covering of mirrors in a house where someone died and the three day wake for the dead before burial. I'm probably mixing traditions, but it's all correct info. Enjoy your search for the truth!
My mum and dad have had one of those 'loveless' relationships and now they have separated but theyre still living together. From what Ive been told my mum only married my dad because she was 31 and wanted to have kids. They were together for ages before they married.
My dad didnt treat my mum that good and when it came to bringing us up he left it down to her. He would never really look after us.
Anyways my mum told me that she started seeing her 'highschool sweetheart'. I dont know if theyre actually together together. I kinda had my suspitions before.
My mum asked if I would like to meet him. I said I didnt know. I told my boyfriend about the situation and he said why did u say that for, you shouldn't see him. My brother said the same thing.
I love both my parents a lot. My mum hasnt been happy for a very long time. Now she seems alot happier and that makes me feel happy. From what Ive heard he's nice guy. But I feel that if I see him or am nice to him then im gonna be kinda betraying my dad who knows nothing about it. Im really confused.
No, dear, you are not betraying your dad or your brother. Your mother and father are not together, from what you've said they should never have been together in the first place, although I am glad they created you and your brother. Support your mum, if someone gives you grief over it just tell them that if your dad wants you to meet his new girlfriend, you'll be happy to meet her too. Your mum is moving on with her life and she wants you to be a part of it. It is very important to be open minded about a parent's new love interest. And if she is happy, you should be happy for her. Your brother and father can deal with the changes on theit own. Luck and Love!
Today I was standing in a grassy area when my friend ran at me and knocked me over. I hit the back of my head very hard on the ground and my whole head started aching. I had to lie on the ground for about ten minutes because I couldn't get up. My friend walked me home to make sure I was okay and I felt better. Now I have started to feel sick, my head hurts a lot and I feel very weak and tired. I have had concussion before but my vision was distorted and I actually threw up that time. Is this just normal because I knocked my head or have I got concussion or something?
I'd say get it checked out. Concussions don't always show up the exact same way. Look at it this way, a concussion is a bad brain bruise. Different parts of the brain control different parts of you. So you may have bruised a different part from last time. I would say check it out and your neck too. Feel better!
Spring's here- not the best weather but it's here! What's the best tips on keeping a healthy garden [don't tell me about fertilizers!] and making it prospere to it's best? I usually have little tomato plants, zuchini, cucumbers, etc etc and I tried corn but it didn't work so well. I have a nice amount of space so if you know of anything that's easy and grows well please list. Thanks!
I love growing all kinds of peppers. They come in all colors and some even change color as they mature. Yellow crookneck squash usually does well. Chinese Eggplant is also wonderful (this plant is long and thin like the zuccini and does not have the bitterness of your regular black beauty eggplant). Oh, and try some herbs like Thyme, mint, and oregano. Also merigolds are a natural insect and mole deterent. Enjoy!
I'm not going through this but it's out of curiousity.
Some girl told me that she was cutting but that she was only leaving marks in her skin and wasn't getting right down to where it would start bleeding BUT where she marked her self after became swollen for a couple of days and was a red bump.
I asked someone about it and they said it was perfectly safe and should be happy she's doing that rather than actually cutting and someone else told me it's not AS dangerous but she could still do some harm to her self.
I didn't really understand how she could really hurt her self by making marks in her skin that later turned in to bumps so can anyone explain it a bit and/or tell me which person is correct.
thanks :)
She's risking herself on several levels. First, every cut can become infected. Some of these infections can kill, staff, tetanus. If she's getting swollen places and red bumps, she's cutting deep enough to reach blood, just not deep enough for it to flow freely. Second, her habit can get worse. She will eventually cut freely and start leaving scars. Third, she is abusing her body. This builds a feeling of worthlessness even if she never leaves a permanent mark. Things will get worse for her. These are some of the risks.
How come everyone thinks im mean? all i do is tell the truth. I gues they just cant handle the truth. Do you guys appreciate it when people tell you the truth or stupid lies? I would rather know the truth not stupid lies people tell me to feel better gosh.
Whats your opinion
Ya_gots_to_luv_me :)
There is an old cliche that you should really learn the meaning of, dear. "Discretion is the better part of valor." It basically means that sometimes it's better to say NOTHING than to say something you know will only make a situation worse. Another, "If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all." There is no reason you should start lying and just telling people what they want to hear, but your life will be much easier and you'll have more friends if you learn to keep your big mouth shut. Good luck!
i babysit this 11 yr old boy, max and i am 13/f he is taller than me and is quite mature for his age. the thing is latley he's been acting really strange. he asked me if i had my period yet and i tried to change the subject but he was persistant. oh, and the other night we were watching a movie at his house (lion king) and he is younger than me so he like layed down on me and pretended to be asleep. then i fell asleep too. when i woke up he was like all over me and touching my boobs. i dont know what to do. his parents pay well and i need the money badly. should i tell his parents, will they hire me agian? should i talk to him? HELP!
He's hit puperty! Yes you need to talk to his parents. They need to take him in hand before you are required to knock the holy hell out of him. Gropping you in your sleep and asking inappropriate questions are not proper behavior. If his parents don't hire you back feel lucky. The kid's turning into a perv. If he's bigger than you and acting like this would you rather have the money or not get raped, because that's where he's heading. Make a choice!
hey... my boyfriend and i have been dating for almost 2 months. we really care about each other, but hes had sex before and im still a virgin, and would like to keep it that way, until i become more comfortable with my body and my boyfriend. i can start to tell already that hes done more things then have, and it scares me alot. i have high morals, and im not into any of the oral sex(receiving it or giving it) or anything like that. i dont want my boyfriend to get pissed at me if i dont pleasure him in that way, or him get mad because i dont want it done to me. im only 16, and that seems worng to me and i would get totally embarassed if i did it. what advice can you give me.. thanks kendall
The only thing you can do is have on open honest discussion with him about your mutual likes and dislikes. A man that doesn't respect you wishes in sex won't respect them in other things either. It sounds to me as if you are not ready for much sexual experimentation. Kissing and a little petting, but nothing else right? If he's the right one it won't matter that he has more experience, he'll respect how you feel. Sex is too big a step to take until you're ready. If he can't accept that, then he isn't ready to be a responcible man yet. If he trys to talk you into stuff, that's normal "horney, I want you, surely she can't really not want this" guy denial reaction. Don't freak out over that immediately. If he doesn't back down once you can tell he understands you mean what you're saying, leave him. Plus there are things that you can do to pleasure each other without mouth genital contact or intercourse that can be pretty satisfying. If he doesn't have enough experience to know get some books and figure it out together. Important note, wash hands before and after. Luck and love!
theres this boy at school who i think may like me. i want to talk to him about it but i just dont kno what to say. plus i dont want to ask him in front of his friends because he might lie or get nervous or something. What should i do??
underestimated
Sad thing is getting to know someone and if they like you is NEVER easy. I'm not good at it, but I know little things say a lot. Smile when he catches your eyes. Always tell him hello in passing, even in front of his friends. Include them, but you can smile at him or nod your head. Give him enough little signs that you are interested and he will seek you out if he really likes you. If he's too shy I can't help you. I'm not a big believer in boldness. It's just not me. This may not have helped, but it is a lesson in casual flirting. To be liked you have to seem open to being liked. Good luck.
I feel so bad that my mama and me dont always get along. She's my real mom and we have an arguement like 75 percent of the time we're together. she usually starts it. she'll yell at me about my attitude. and i would yell at her and shell get all mad at me and i get mad at her. sometimes she comes to apologize. but one time i told her off when she was trying to apologize then she yelled at me and she doesnt apologize anymore. now when we argue, it wears off. sometimes i go 2 days without talking to her but i dont want to. i wish i could get along with her. the sad thing is that i really need her. i cant wish for her to go away because i need her no matter how much we dont get along. she just doesnt understand me she tries to help me but ends up making things worse and i know its not her fault we just argue more than we spend time together even when we are spending time together. im sorry this is so long but i dont know what to do. can somebody help me?
I hate to say it, but this is a stage every parent child relationship goes through. If the two of you would go into family couceling it would help tremedously. If not, just hold on and try not to do anything to completely distroy the relationship. Lower your pride some, tell your mom you love her and that you are sorry sometimes. Here's the kicker: say I'm sorry even if you think you're right. Not everytime mind you, but sometimes back down. You two wouldn't fight so much if you didn't care. Someone you don't care about can't actually make you angry. Luck and love. I've been there, I think most adults have.
see i have this friend that is like bulimic & i tell her to stop but she never listens to me. i tell her that she is skinney but she doesn`t believe me. we have known eachother since we were small. she also talks painkillers & i kno its dangerous but she told me not to tell anyone...but i think she might die..she is already in rehab & is very sneaky..
Your friend is on the downward spiral of addiction. Just because it's not drugs don't think for a moment that Bulimia is not an addiction. It is caused by poor body image initially, but the binging and purging give her a kind of druglike satisfaction and high. She thinks she's in control. All you can to is speak up. I know you want and need more help, but only someone else close to your friend can help you. Talk to her parents, explain how she's cheating the system that is trying to save her life. I wish I could do more for you. Good luck and lots of support!
Me and my friends want to see The Ring 2. Well, originally I told my friend Lauren that her, Sarah and I could go. Recently Sarah and I have been hanging out a lot, with another girl, Krystal. I don't know who I want to go with. I would just invite both, but it's not that easy. Lauren is your typical preppy, VERY girly girl. Krystal is more like goth. As much as I hate labels, that's basically the only way to put it. Sometimes I wonder how Lauren and I get along.
Honestly, I'd rather go with Sarah and Krystal. But I just don't know what to say to Lauren, because I think she really wants to go with us. But Sarah and I both kinda get annoyed with her sometimes.
Who should I go with?! Sorry if it's long =(..
Go twice, just not on the same day.
ok well you see i have this friend and well he flirts with me all the time i mean really flirts and him and my brothers are friends and he says he cant do anything witch means he cant have a relationship but then again he asked all these sexual questions and well bascially he wants to have sex and well im still a virgin in every way and i dont want to but hes very persusve and well i tell him no but he still asks and if theres no relationship i cant do that im mean im16 not stupid and i dont beleive in fwbif so what should i do give in or stand my ground.
Stand your ground! You don't want it, he's using your friendship as blackmail. Let your brothers know what's happening. They can help, and I hope they will. The boy is no longer your friend if he ever was. Good Luck!
ok wow here goes the problem.. me and my boyfriend have only been going out for like 2 weeks but for some reaon i really like him and idk he gets mad really easy and like if he says something and i yell at him back he will be like o shut up and hang up on me or something and if i dont then he be like see how i got my bitch whipped..
i mean idk what to do my bestfriend went out with his best friend and they broke up.. and now im scared because he thinks that imma do what she did to him and try to get with someone else and we might not se each other that much any more..
but is this bad i mean is this leading to a bad relationship and how can i get him to beleive that i wont do that to him?
help me
shaiina
He is only going to get worse with time if you stay with him and keep reacting to his actions. He is immature, insecure, petty, and emotionaly abusive. This boy is not ready for a relationship. Try him again in five years. Luck and love!
My roommate is prone to cold sores. She is afraid to go to a tanning bed because they have triggered a cold sore for her in the past. But, we are planning a trip to Florida in May, and we want to get a tan before going there. Since we live in northern US, the only way to get a tan right now would be to go to a tanning salon.
She is saying that she won't go, and instead will go to Florida pale. I do not want that to happen because she will end up getting majorly sunburned the first day and will end up having a horrible time. I want her to have fun so I can have my fun roommate to hang out with, instead of my miserable cranky roommate to bum me out.
Can anyone explain to me some "safe" ways to get a tan without burning or triggering a cold sore. Or, does anyone know of any products that will help prevent cold sores. If you are prone to getting them, and have experience with things that have helped you, that would be very helpful.
I live in the South. I know nothing about handling coldsores, but I do know a great deal about sunburn. Tell your roomate to use Bullfrog Sport sunscreen. It's like being in the shade,smells good and doesn't need reaplication more than once a day. Follow the directions though, you must brush it up five minutes after application. Luck and have fun!
Ok, here's the deal. I have HIGH morals, and one of them is that i dont want to kiss a guy untill i get married. Well. theres this guy that i really like and he likes me. and if we go out i know that he'll wanna kiss me and i've been thinkg about it and i wanna kiss him. what do i do?? I am afraid if i dont then i'll regret it. And i think i'll regret it if i don't.
What do I do ??
Kissing isn't the same as loosing your virginity. Kiss if you want to kiss. There is nothing immoral about it, Plus I have gone out with a guy I really thought was great, but when we kissed, nothing. There was just nothing there, so quick end before some big complications. Your choice, and I applaud you for your ideals. I saved mysself for the man I married, but I had kissed other men before.
Ok this is a stupid question but i'll ask it anyway. What should you tell a guy if he ask you if you're a virgin? Evereyone is telling me different. some of my male friends tell me that you should defenetly tell them that your a virgin because all guys like the girls to be like pure and clean and stuff (i dont know, thats what they tell me) and that if your a virgin they will like you more because it will be like a big deal for them..you know, to get a virgin to lose her virginity is big, it will make them proud of them selves or something. And some of my friends tell me that they always go for girls that lost their virginity already because that would make them more experienced and stuff.And it will make the sex better.. And that it wont be as gross as having sex with a virgin..I dont know im soo confused! I dont want the guy to think that im a slut! but should i tell him that ive already done it so he likes me more? please don tell me to tell him the truth! tell me the truth, what do most guys like? Thank you! (K)
Tell the truth. It doesn't matter what they would prefer you to be. You can't change what you are or what you've done. Be upfront. Sex is not a subject to lie about.
i desperately need help to stop cutting.. im too scared everyone will judge me if i tell them, ive been doing it since i was 11 (now 16). i wanted to tell my best friend but i have already told her i got the scars from random accidents.. she has made jokes in the past about how they really look like self mutilation scars and she said 'i really dont understand how anyone could be into that.. 'i hate my life" *gestured cutting wrist. i was going to tell my teacher when he had a discussion with me on how i deal with emotions but i just couldnt say it. Theres no way i would talk to my mum because she would over react.. and i dont want to go to counseling because i heard they tell your parents.. how can i stop this by myself? i already write a journal, draw pictures and horse ride
Sweetheart, there is no way you can do this on your own. If you could, you would already have stopped. Take hold of your courage and ask for help. Go to a teen couselor first and ask for help to talk to your mum. They are there for that as well. It will not be easy, but you must do this if you want to rid yourself of this self distructive behavior. I wish there was an easier answer. Much support and love!
Hi im a 13 yr old female. My boyfriend is the best thing that ever could happen to me, i just feel like hes the one i want to marry and have children with i went out with him for 9 months one time then we broke up. But sometimes he can be so immature. What should i do to make his little immature foolishness go away to make this relationship work.
Maybe letting him grow up would help? The two of you have just hit puberty for God's sake. Let the wild hormones calm before thinking about maturity. It's not going to happen till them anyway.
pretty soon i know my boyfriend and i are going to have sex. OF COURSE we would use a condom, but i am still overly scared of the chance of getting pregnant if the condom breaks. i am trying to figure out what time of the cycle is the best time to Not get pregnant. i know ovulation is the worst time, but what about before, during, and after my period - which is the best time and which is a risky time? i cant find it on any websites and some people tell me different things... please help, im a spaz
Along with the condom use a spermicidal gel. I'm not talking KY or heating lotion. This is gel in pre-measured tubes and formulated to insert before sex and they are safe to use with a latex condom. Plus the added lubricant won't hurt for your first time either. Another thing to watch out for is make sure he holds the condom on when he pulls out! If she's still happy and he's a little smaller than he went in the condom can come off. Luck!