Motivation? Do what I did... buy a new bathing suit, or a really cute outfit, and set a rule for yourself; you can't wear it till you lose the weight you want to lose. Set a reasonable goal for yourself though, don't make it unattainable.

I personally think that anyone who wears more than 3 items of makeup for day-to-day wear is overdoing it, but that's just me. I go for just mascara, lip gloss and sometimes blush for just hanging out with friends or going to class (I don't need foundation/concealer), but what you're doing sounds wonderful... definitely don't overdo it, cuz guys like more natural beauty :)

Wait it out... first of all, you will likely develop once you hit puberty and start menstruating. Also, keep in mind that it's really not that big a deal. Feel lucky to be whatever size you are, because trust me, having large breasts is NOT all it's cracked up to be... I have back problems and can't wear a lot of clothes I'd like to because I'm a larger-chested girl.

I hate to say this, but look at things from your mother's point of view. I honestly until this year thought my parents were idiots, and too restrictive, and weren't giving me any credit as being an adult. Now that I'm away from home, I respect their opinions and advice, and wish that I had been closer to them instead of turning away their protection.

I KNOW you're sick of hearing this (and I was too, believe me), but at 15 years old, you're not an adult yet. You're not necessarily fully capable of making the wisest decision, where someone with more life experience can. I'm not being condescending here, because I know how much it used to piss me off. I'm only 18 now, but having been away from home for a year, it's taught me a lot about maturity, and how even when I thought I was mature and self-sufficient at 15, I really wasn't.

I know it sucks having an early curfew, an overprotective mother, and a bedtime, but trust me on this one. Girls get raped, assaulted, murdered and hurt, and your mother just wants the best for you.

Keep in mind the fact that I'm not old, I'm only 3 years older than you... but I've seen what's happened to people who walk into things without fair warning. Only a few weeks ago, I had to go to the walk-in clinic with my friend who was raped while she was drunk, and I wouldn't wish a similar experience on anyone.

ABSOLUTELY NOT!

I had a really good friend who whenever she would be dating would treat me and my other friends like crap... what ended up happening was that when she would break up with the guy, we would be there for her no matter what... eventually, we gave up on this, and she was alone when she broke up with her last boyfriend.

We've all heard the line "chicks before dicks", and it's something that we should all definitely stick to; like me for example, I make sure to spend a night a week with the girls (at least) even when I'm dating, and I've never cancelled on them so I could see my bf.

:)

Matt sounds like a good friend; I have lots of guy friends who are the same! Sounds to me like you're happy with the man you have, and you like the companionship that Matt provides.

I think you might be confusing friendly feelings with romantic feelings (as I so often do) because of the fact that he's a guy, so just remember that you can definitely be friends with him! There's really nothing that has to be done about him :)

Well, it all depends on your level of reading... the ones I'm going to suggest are all adult books that are relatively age-appropriate, because I've been reading adult books since I was 10 (missed the teen book phase!)

Sci Fi--
Nightfall by Isaac Asimov : It's about a world that lives in perpetual light, and what happens when the inhabitants experience darkness for the first time.
Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card : About a boy who is sent to a battle academy in space, has an AMAZING ending.
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy : Absolutely hilarious, a hundred times better than the movie.
Other--
A Fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry : A great book about the caste system in India... very long, but absolutely amazing
White Oleander : About a girl who goes through the foster system after her mother is imprisoned.
Watership Down : A really good book about a rabbit warren, it relates really well to human society.

Hope I helped!

Well, I hope that you figure out how to photoshop! I have some friends who can do really cool stuff with it, I'm clueless though... LOL

About me? Just ask! LOL my msn address is amanda_scott_87@hotmail.com

Oooo (for 1984) what about a diorama of the room above the shop that the characters hid in... you could even make the box that it's in look like a television monitor... or you could make a Big Brother poster!

Cool project, BTW.

Everybody's different, and it's a good thing to celebrate those differences.

If the cursing bothers you, think of it this way... back in the Victorian times, a lot of everyday words were considered highly inappropriate... and the Pilgrims freely used words that nowadays are considered profanity. It's all a matter of current societal values, so if you don't care what society thinks, it's not a problem :)

Trust me, you want to be able to talk to your mom about things like this in the future, embarassing as that may be now. Moms are (much as I hated to admit it up till now) an amazing resource for advice and support, so it's a good way to start by accepting her willingness to help you along :)

Awesome! I just went to a toga party on Friday, it was hilarious!

You can easily make your own toga, just use 4 yards of fabric (any fabric will do, I made mine out of white and red polka dot material!) and use instructions from the internet. It'll be a lot cheaper than buying a toga, and more fun to make!

Try searching online for Roman recipes... for my Grade 11 Ancient History class's Roman Feast, we had to bring in authentic Roman food, and it went over great.

Just a warning as for toga twister... great idea, but togas are REALLY hard to move in. I mean REALLY hard! But if you can hike them up, that would be sooo fun!

Have fun with it!

Boys are idiots at your age! I too am a curvy gal, and I didn't get asked out even though people told me I was beautiful... I was so confused, until I came to university.

Once boys grow up enough to realize that beauty isn't just what the media tells you it is, they'll come flocking to you (just like they did to me!)

:)

Hate to say this... but I worked in retail for 3 years, and I know a good salesman when I hear about one.

Remember that they're trained to get you to buy more! If him being cute, friendly and flirty did the job, that's what he'll do. I know for a fact that I made more sales at my mostly male customer based job when I was a little flirty.

Sorry :( but there's no harm in going back and having a good look at him :P

Well, oriental features are dominant, so chanves are they'd look like her with a few caucasian features. As for sites where you can mix and match, I tried to search and couldn't find anything :( I think that pretty much, you'd have to use photoshop to do that.

:)

Silly question... why do you love her? If she was mean to you and isn't talking to you, I don't understand how you can love her!

There is no magical phrase or change in style that can make somebody grow up and stop being ridiculous (as she is).

Obviously, you're a nice guy, so don't stress too much over it. There are lots of girls out there who WON'T act like idiots if you tell them you like them.

:)

Try to find a cute sundress, one that goes to your knees. I love the look, it's not slutty but it looks really girly and cute!

Well, in general, from what I know, you would have to take a competency test if your university is not accredited in Canada. I know a man in my classes (first year engineering) who had 15 years of work experience plus a bachelor's degree back home in India, but he has to re-do his schooling because he did not qualify.

Good luck, though! Glad you're thinking about moving here :)

Well, I'm a first year Engineering student in Canada, so I don't know how different it is in the U.S. I do know that our schools tend to be more difficult (not to be condescending, but we do take more courses!)

1. It is hard. A lot harder than high school is. It is all courses that you enjoy, however, so it's a lot more fun than high school ever was. It's quite possible to have a ton of free time, or no free time, depending on how much you do. I know for a fact that the people who do every single suggested question and every assignment, although they have the highest averages, they have no social lives. It's all about prioritzing and finding that fine balance between work and play. I had 7 courses last term; calculus, newtonian physics, engineering ethics, engineering design and graphics, linear algebra, and chemistry, with philosophy as my elective. This term, I have 6 courses; calculus, electromagnetic physics, design projects, materials science, computer programming and my elective, economics. Keep in mind that I'm in the hardest faculty in an extremely hardcore academic school; it won't necessarily be like this for you.

2. A 3.0 is quite possible. All you have to do is go to class, do your work, and study hard!

3. Profs tend not to be as saccharine as high school teachers, but I love my profs. Yes, they don't take any shit, but they're a lot more fun than my teachers ever were... I have a calculus prof who likes to use gory death situations in his examples, and several profs who can make fun of their students. They tend to respect you more as adults, and they definitely know what they're teaching you!

As for things I'd tell you:
-don't drink too too much, bad things can happen.
-have fun! Do weird things! My friends and I have a tradition of eating pizza in strange places (like up a tree!) and going for 4am Burger King runs. It makes life more fun and bearable when you're stressed out.
-get involved! If your faculty has a spirit group, try out for it! You want to remember these as the best years of your life.
-one of the most important things ever... break out of your comfort zone. I had a paralyzing fear of acting, and I got involved my first week of school in the airbands. I ended up acting in front of 4500 people! It completely made my frosh week better, knowing that I could break down my barriers.

If you have any more questions regarding this, my msn address is amanda_scott_87@hotmail.com. I'm a Frosh Week representative for my school, and a mentor for incoming students as well, so I can definitely answer any of your questions.

Nursing is a VERY high-demand field, and offers a medical career that does not require a full 8-12 years of schooling (which is what you would be looking at if you went into dermatology).

Pretty much, nursing will get you a job, guaranteed!

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