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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Me and my sister really would like to have a DDR pad system in the house. Unfortunatly, neither of us knows anything about game consoles. whats the cheapest system we could buy to play ddr on? about how much would it cost?

You can get it for most consoles. I have it for Playstation 2 and I really like it. It's easy to use and it's of course, tons of fun!
That's my reccomendation. It costs around 70 or 80 I think. I'm not sure exactly.
Try the website:
http://www.ddrgame.com/?gclid=CM-OgoXv340CFSiNIwodvUvIYQ

-Laura. (15-f)

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how come the mom sounds like a guy?

Because she is.
John Travolta to be exact.
lol.

-Laura. (15-f)

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Does anyone know where I could watch the Nightmare Before Christmas online for free?

Please don't say limewire or anything like that.

I love that movie!
If you have Comcast, it was on On Demand recentely. Try that.
If not, just go rent it =]

-Laura. (15-f)

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I'm 14/f. Okay I have this HUGE crush on my best friend Liam (not his real name that's just what I'm calling him). We have been best friends for 4 years and I've like him for about 3 but been in denial about it for 2 years. It's just whenever I need someone to talk to he's always been there when I really needed someone. He's funny, sweet, and we have so much in common. I think about him every day but I don't know if he thinks about me the way I think about me. I know we have a weird sexual attraction to each other and I know he knows I like him (my friend Nikki told him) but it's like he just completely over looks that fact whenever he's around me and our other friends. But when we talk online or text he's more flirty with me. What should I do? Should I talk to him about it? Ignore my crush and try to start seeing him as a friend? or just stop talking to him so my heart can move on?

Oh and by the way I'm not the boy crazy chick who says I'm in love with a guy then two days later say I'm in love with another.

Just tell him. It's much better to tell him and have him not feel the same way, than to not tell him and spend the rest of your life wonderign what could've been.
Just bring it up one day, like, "Listen Liam, I really like you. You've always been there for me, and you're just an all around great guy. Do you think we could take our relationship to the next level?" or something like that.
Good Luck! =]

-Laura. (15-f)

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Ive had my sims 2 game for a while and it worked and stuff, even though eventually it got scratches an about an inch long crack on the inside. Now the game says "please insert cd-rom" and i did. So its like it cant read the disc. Ive downloaded CloneCd and it wont read the disc. Ive downloaded QuickRecovery to fix it and that didnt work. Idk what to know. Help please.

Try uninstalling and reinstalling the game.
If that dosen't work, you probably need a new disc. It won't be able to read it with a scratch or crack of any kind =/

-Laura. (15-f)

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Does anyone know where i can get a Medic Droid top online??
That doesn't cost too much.
I've allready checked ebay, they don't do any Medic Droid tops.

Go on their myspace page and they have a link to their store. =]

-Laura. (15-f)

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I read an article in US Weekly about Hilary Duff's dieting techniques. A few years ago she did carry more weight as some of you might remember... but I never considered her "fat." But apparently others did and she did herself.

I weigh 130 pounds and am 5'1, while she was 130 pounds and 5'2 back then. It immediately made me sad... because lately I've been worrying if I am "fat" or "chubby." When I look in the mirror I see someone who certainly isn't rail thin, but not OBESE either. I honestly am not sure.

What are you guys' opinions? If you remember the "older" Hilary Duff during the Lizzie McGuire era, would you consider her fat? Please don't base your judgements on whether or not you are a fan of her, I just want to know what you think of her past appearance.

Pictures:
http://www.hduffworld.com/gallery/albums/ryvPREMIERE/2.jpg

http://www.hduffworld.com/gallery/albums/exclusive_rare/normal_HILARY_DUFF_15_04253_DALLE.jpg

http://www.hduffworld.com/gallery/albums/rareposes1HQ/normal_001.jpg

http://www.hduffworld.com/gallery/albums/raresoyesterdayset/normal_06.jpg

I never considered her fat. I considered her healthy. And then she got scary skinny, and now I personally think she could gain a few pounds, but that's just me.
Us Weekly is garbage. It makes everyone feel bad about themselves because we don't look like skeletons.
Don't listen to them, you're beautiful the way you are =]

-Laura. (15-f)

ps. I didn't answer based on my opinion of Hilary Duff herself, I answered on my opinion of body images and how Hollywood is gonig way overboard with them.

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Okay so my boyfriend says I love you. But we just started going out and I don't know if I love him too. But I don't want to be like I don't love you. But I don't want to keep lying to him. WHAT DO I DOOO!?!?!
13

Thank you for being sensible! I absolutely despise people who are young (no offense to you or your boyfriend) and say "I love you" after a month of going out.
Kudos to you for not saying it when you don't mean it. Really, you're a smart girl.
And I'd just tell him, "We've been going out for 6 weeks. I really like you, but love is sucha strong word, I'm not comfortable using it yet."
If he really "loves" you, he'll understand.
Good Luck! =]

-Laura. (15-f)

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ok...so I'm looking for a t-shirt, purse, messenger bag, accessories...well anything really with the Union Jack on it (British flag). I have seriously been looking forever...I don't want to order one off of the internet unless it's a fully trusted website...not one of those random ones people just set up...or at a store that is accessible from most towns in America...I live in Louisville, KY if it helps...but I highly doubt it will...but if you can find something send me stores and links...its much appreciated!

Have you tried Hot Topic? And for some reason, I really want to say Claire's?
If so, try Ebay or Amazon. I've ordered off both before, and they can be fully trusted.

-Laura. (15-f)

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i don't get how to get a myspace song.

can someone explain step by step how to do it?

its the first time i've ever wanted a song.

ps. i don't have any bands as friends.

& i really want the song "when your heart stops beating" by plus 44.

You can do what the person below me said, but it was kinda confusing so try this:
Log in.
http://myspace.com/plus44
Go there and click "add" next to when your heart stops beating.

-Laura. (15-f)

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My guy bestfriends Girlfriend (Well ex now) cheated on him and his upset and crying alot and now he smokes i need to give him some advice any at all please ! :(

I agree with the person below me. Let him know that if she cheated, she's obviously not good enough for your friend anyways.
He can do better.
There are other fish in the see, trust me =]
As for the smoking, tell him this isn't going to make the situation any better. It's only going to make it worse. Let him kow it could ruin his life.

-Laura. (15-f)

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Hey there, whats up. I have a question about this girl. We'll call her Lauren. Anyway, i REALLY like this girl. Like i am in love with her. And she used to feel the same way about me, until she went to visit her friend out of town. She came back and seems like shed rather be friends. I want to know how i could bring it up to her.

thanks in advance

Hello & Thanks for asking to my inbox =]
First of all, you didn't tell me when she went out of town and visited this old friend. Though I'm assuming it was recently.
You also didn't tell me if this friend was a guy, possibly an ex flame? If so, maybe her feelings for this person came back. She could just be confused. If this could be the case, just give her some time. And be a friend, because that may be what she needs right now.
If this was just a friend and there's no way she could have feelings for them, then I'd just talk to her about it. Just say, "Lauren, I still have feelings for you, I really like you, as more than a friend, and I'd like to know if you feel the same way." But don't pressure her to answer, or she might just push you away.
If she dosen't return your love (=[) then just be a friend. It's better to be friends than nothing at all. And who knows, maybe you'll build your relationship back up the the level that you were previously at.
I hope this helps! =]

-Laura. (15-f)

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Does anyone have a godd idea for a myspace song? I cant think of any new cool songs.

Check out The Rocket Summer. They're an amazing band =]
Others I really like at the moment:
-A Kidnap in Color.
-Dashboard Confessional.
-Maroon 5.
-Mayday Parade.
-This Providence.

-Laura. (15-f)

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Where are some places that have cute and cheap bags that are big enough for school?

thanks

Target & Hot Topic are my favorite places for bags. Places like Macy's, etc in the mall also have some.

-Laura. (15-f)

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i was recently hanging out with my guy friends and we were having a good time. we all got pretty drunk and started to touch eachother. it just got out of hand and we starting really doing weird stuff. i was wondering if this means i am gay. because i have a girlfriend and i still like to have sex with her, but i find myself with gay fantasies every once in a while. can you please help me?

Well, you didn't give me your age buddy. You could just be expirimenting or something. Though it sounds like you could be gay, or maybe bi. It's no big deal though.
I just must warn you, stay away from Jack- you might scare him if you're gay. No offense though ;]

-Laura. (15-f)

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What would you do with it?

There's this girl who I absolutely hate (with good reason.. a lot of people hate her but don't tell it to her face) and she basically has made her friendships through myspace. It's like her life or something, but I'm so sick of it because she's really fake. Well anyway the point is, I have her password so what are some things I could do to ruin her life? Do you think I should delete it? She has no idea I have it, but still.

Remember I'm trying to ruin her life.. So things like deleting her myspace would probably make her actually HAVE a life. Which I don't want. I want everyone to realize the real her and hate her as much as I do, but I don't know if I can do anything like that on myspace.

(& normally I wouldn't do anything to someone I hate but, if i have the oppotunity like this, i will take it) So.. :]? *will rate 5's

I think this is the most ridiculous, terrible, and semi ponitless question I've ever seen. Not to mention it makes you sound really low. Why on Earth would you want to ruin her life? What did she do to YOU ro deserve this? It's not like she tried to ruin your life, so I see no point in taking this action.
I know you'll rate me low, because you rated my friend and others low, but guess what sweetie? They're all RIGHT. And just because they didn't give you revenge tips, dosen't mean you should rate any of them low. They're jus trying to help you calm down and make a reasonable decision.
I mean, how would YOU like it if somebody did this to you? You wouldn't! Put yourself in her place. So what if she makes her friends on myspace, if that any of your business? I'm sure you have friends on there, too, and it would upset you if your profile got deleted.
And have you ever considered the fact that she'll just make another one?
My tip:
Mind your own business and let this girl do what she wants.
If she's as bad as you say, eventually people will catch on and see how "fake" she really is.
Like I said, I know you'll rate me a 1, but please try to put yourself in her position. This isn't the right thing to do.
Make smart choices! =]

-Laura. (15-f)

EDIT:
You know, it's funny, you told another person who answered this she poisoned your dog. Do I sense a bit of a fib?

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ok, I want to start wearing eyeliner to school, but my mom thinks that eyeliner is only for a date or if your goth or something. But not for regular school days. Is it normal to wear eyeliner to a public junior high? (i'm in 8th grade)

I started wearing eyeliner in 8th grade. Most girls I knew did, too.
It's not only for if you're goth, either. You can wear it just a little bit and still look normal. A lot of people wear it daily, for school, a date, or anything in between.

-Laura. (15-f)

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ok on myspace how do you get three pictures side by side without them moving? if anyone knows it would be a huge help.

You just put for all 3 pics, and they should be next to one another.
If they aren't, try resizing to make them smaller and try again.

-Laura. (15-f)

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my gf hasnt had her period in 2 months and im wondering if it has anything to do with her masturbating.
also, what are the affects of masturbation on girls???

It isn't from masturbating. It could be from stress, or a sudden weight loss. How old is she? It also might just not be regular yet.
Masturbation really dosen't have any affects on a girl, except like Erin (help4youalwayz17) said, it can break her hymen.

-Laura. (15-f)

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Is having the same dream for 3 weeks like you a common thing?
And what was yours about.Sorry, I just find it really cool.

Thanks for asking to my inbox (again).
I'm not sure if it's common or not.
I think it's like, rare enough to make you go, "That's interesting." But not so rare that you're like, "Alert the media!" You know?
And it was about tornadoes. lol. I have not the slightest clue as to why though.
And I'm glad you find me and my dreams facinating? =]

-Laura. (15-f)

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