about

My name is Laura and I'm 28 years old. I live in Illinois and work as a licensed veterinary technician. I am a runner, bookworm and obviously, an animal lover.


I've been on this site since '05. I take hiatuses, but I'm never gone for good. I enjoy giving advice and I've made such lovely friends on this site that I couldn't imagine giving it up!

chat it up yo.


ps. here's my bestestestest friend.
I love him. You will too :)

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how can i transfer songs from my ipod to my computer? are ther any websites that can do that? do i have to download anything? is it SAFE for my computer? i most definetly don't want it to wipe out the songs on my ipod. thanks.

Music Rescue:
http://www.kennettnet.co.uk/musicrescue/

What I did, was just download the free trial. Then, you just plug in your iPod and it transfers the songs to whatever folder you choose.
Then, just go into iTunes.
File- import- select the file where you saved your music.
and then you're done!
Good Luck & Let me know if you need help =]

-Laura. (15-f)

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Ok, my cousin got her period on August 7th and she is 11 years old, her b-day is in September.

Well anyway. She got her period on that day and it lasted until the next day, then it whent away... but she wasn't peeing blood? And on the 7th she was getting cramps in her stomach, so I told her that, that is what happened to me when I got my period so she is ok with that. And her mom said that next month she is going to get her period stronger because the first time was the begining. Is that right? And will her stomach hurt her again when she gets her period the next month? Tell me anythingyou know.
Please Help!!!!!!

Alright, first of all, calm down.
To answer your questions:
- Well first of all, you don't "pee" blood. And her period only lasted 2 days because it was the first time. Totally normal.
- Yes, her stomach will hurt. They're cramps. It's part of PMS (Premenstrual syndrome). Other things she might expirience are fatiuge, moodiness, and discharge.
- Her period probably will be stronger next time she gets it, because it's becoming more regular and what not.
Also, I'm just letting you know, don't freak out if she doesn't get it next month, Since it was her first time, it will be irregular and might not come exactly next month. This is totally normal, too.
I hope this helps clear up any confusion.

-Laura. (15-f)

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When people write on their about me, they have the writing on the right side... like this:
Hello my name is
blah blah blah
You know? Instead of in the center, or coming from the left side.

Is there a code? Please tell me :] Thanks.

Myspace html, my specialty =]

This is really simple to do, you just put this code in your abotu me:

all the text you want to put on the left or right of the picture.


And that's it!

-Laura. (15-f)

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everythings so confusing rite now. schools starting soon, and im gonna be a freshman. im so scared.. i hate change. is there any way i can relax.. and just try to enjoy myself? im jsut scared..
and my friends. i have a certain group i hang out with.. and im starting to figure out some of them arent the people i thought they were. ive been talking to this one friend of mine that i had a long time ago and we drifted apart. we were best friends and we're starting to get close again. the only thing is.. my other friends were more 'popular', per say, then her. i know i should do the right thing but..
do you think i should just try to resolve issues with my former friends? or forget things that happened in the past and start things new with a great old time friend?

Thanks for asking to my inbox!
This actually kinda happened to me last year. Just relax. In high school, I made tons of new friends and I'm sure you will, too =D
Keep the friends you want to keep. The ones that were always there, the true friends.
Forget about the ones that make you feel bad. Who wants friends that drag you down anyways?
Good Luck =]

-Laura. (15-f-sophpmore)

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where did you get your layout?? where can i find ome super cute ones?

Thanks!
Photobucket.com =]

-Laura. (15-f)

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okay my boyfriend broke up with me and i cried a lot, i was really hurt and then when i told my friend about what happened she was really shocked and sad and then she keep asking me if i was okay and she gave me a a lot of tight hugs and she said call me if you need anything and when we were chatting she sended me a couple of RnB love song that relates to me and also she send me a card online saying feel better and cheer up and she told me shes gonna buy me a chocolate when ill see her soon and after that she came to my house and bought me a chocolate and gave me a hugs what do you think about my friend?

I don't understand why you'd post this question...
I think she's just being a good friend. She's helping you through your hard times as best she can.

If it makes you uncomfortable, then just tell her "Thanks. You really made me feel better, but it's a bit much. You really don't have to do all this for me. But thanks again for just being here for me through all this." Or something really nice and along those lines.

But, either way, she's just doing her job as a friend. That's hwat friends are for, picking you up when you're down, right? =]

-Laura. (15-f)

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I'm going to write a letter to my friend, and the only thing it'll say is "I like you." My issue is deciding which language to write it in. English? Spanish? French? Swedish? Portuguese? Haha, help me out. What would you think would be most "romantic"/ "cute"/ "whatever" if you got it?

It's said that french is the language of love ;]
I'd definetely go with that! It also just sounds cool =D
Au revoir et Bonne Chance!

-Laura. (15-f)

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is it possible to fall in love online? or maybe, ...perhaps even like a best friend type of love? is it ridiculous if you've known the person for a long time?
15/f

I think it could be possible. If you really get to know the person, and you really get a feel for who they are.

The other aspect that would make this possible, is honesty. Like the person below me said, it's human nature to hide our faults. It's so easy to online, but if you really show the person who you are, then sure, you can fall in love with each other.

I don't think it's ridiculous if you've known the person awhile. Either way, you're getting to know them. Therefore, I disagree with some of the people below me, and I say, sure you can fall in love =]

-Laura. (15-f)

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what are some bands that no one really knows about and they arent real popular? i like any type

Acceptance, Arctic Monkeys, Backseat Goodbye, Chiodos, The Classic Crime, The Elliot Project, Family Force 5, Forever The Sickest Kids, Halifax, Hawk Nelson, Holiday Parade, a Kidnap in Color, Mayday Parade, Meese, Mute Math, My American Heart, My Favorite Highway, October Fall, The Perishers, Saosin, Spitalfield, This Providence, Valencia.

-Laura. (15-f)

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I have this one person who keeps annoying me, and trying to bring me down. It is on this site- but I do not know what to do about it. I do not know if I should report them , or what? What should I do?

Hello & thanks for inboxing me =]

Well, I know exactly how you feel. I personally have come to the decision to give him one more chance. "Shape up or ship out", right ;]
But if he continues to be rude and whatnot, report him, for sure.
We don't need rude people on this site. It just makes it a negative atmosphere, which I know none of us like!

AND CONGRATS ON BEING MY 1000TH QUESTION ANSWERED!
*Happy Dance.

Have a nice day =D

-Laura.(15-f)

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On myspace i continually see scene kids using numbers like 928342098 on their photos / profiles ect.
What do these numbers mean?
Are they just random or..?

Thanks

I'm pretty sure it's their friend id. =]

-Laura. (15-f)

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14/f
Why is it that everyone tells me "your too young to know what love is?" Just because I'm not old enough to have sex with my boyfriend? I don't understand.

Sex doesn't = love.
You can be in love with somebody and not be sleeping with them.
The reason people say this is because you're young, and not mature enough to know what love really is.

-Laura. (15-f)

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is it weird that i enjoy eating crayons, and how many calories do they have?

I don't think you should eat them? It's probably not good for you.
Here's some info for you about eating crayons:
http://shrinkette.blogspot.com/2005/02/urge-to-eat-crayons.html

-Laura. (15-f)

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okay so i have the video ipod. i just got it. does anyone know how to put games that you buy from itunes on it. i tried dragging them onto it but it didnt work.

Go to extras on the main menu, then click games.
It should be there if you've plugged your iPod in to update.
If not, let me know and I'll tell you how to manually put it on there.

-Laura. (15-f)

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any stores (preferably with websites) that are great for cute sundresses that gabriella and taylor wear in hsm 2 or 1 please?!

Charlotte Russe, Wet Seal, Forever 21.

-Laura. (15-f)

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The highest level of math I've taken was Algebra II my junior year (I'm now a senior). I opted not to take a math this year because I struggle with it (I know, bad choice).

Anyways, I'm looking for a workbook or book of some sort with algebraic, geometric, and possibly trigonomic math problems in it so that I can keep from forgetting how to solve the problems.

Can anyone recommend a workbook or book like this with an answer key that shows you how to solve the problem?

Though I'm only a sophomore taking Algebra 2 this year, I've found a great helpful book.
It's called, "Algebra For The Clueless" by: Bob Miller. It really helped me, so I'm recommend (sp?) checking it out =D

-Laura. (15-f)

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13 f

108 pounds...




whats BMR?
and how do you lose weight fast? this is not only for me but for my mom and sisters too..


lose weight forever..
i know i know healthy lifestyle but how do you do that
please be specific

and im thirteen with a big stomach that have legs always touching when i walk [that means i have fat flabby thighs] and un toned flabby arms which i hate.. how do i get rid of those fat or punds
im 13 tell me how to lose weight in a heal;thy way... thanks

BMR= Basal Metabolism Rate.
This is the amount of calories you have to intake JUST to perform body functions to stay alive.

If you're only 13, you're just filling out. You aren't getting fat or anything, you're growing up.

If you and family members waat to lose weight, yes you need to choose a healthy lifestyle.
Eat right and get active!
Cut out junk food (chips, cookies, etc.) and replace them with fruit and healtht alternatives.
Play sports, go for a jog, dance, just get active.

Though you're only 13, I highly doubt you need to lsoe weight since you're just, like I said, filling out. It's perfectly normal.

-Laura. (15-f)

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I'm preparing myself for next year at school, I'm researching film directors in which I can study for film studies.

I can study ANY director, but unfortunatley, they're not my strong point in this suject!

I was wondering if anyone would like to make a suggestion.

Which directors do you admire/like?
Which films have they directed, etc.

Many thanks :)

Michael Moore.
I just saw his movie, Sicko and it was truely amazing.
Though the only weak point he has is that he puts too much of his own opinions into his films.
Other than that, I admire his work =]
Here's some info on him:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_moore
Good Luck!

-Laura. (15-f)

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what do people mean when they same "same difference"? does that really make sense to say that for example hw sucks and school sucks same differenec/

It basically means, "same thing."

Like...
Person 1: I like you shirt!
Person 2 It's a tank top.
Person 1: Same difference.

Get it?

-Laura. (15-f)

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hi i was wondering if i could maybe have your screen name to ask you a couple things about the "er" game?
thanks : )

I actually don't have aim or a messaging service on this computer account. I'm sorry!
You can just ask to my inbox instead?

-Laura. (15-f)

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