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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What are some really good songs for like working out or basically practicing volleyball? Anything helps! And if your going to say something that is like "this is a stupid ass questions" or blah blah blah don't bother answering, because I got that twice and I really don't need that. I just am wondering if anyone knows any good "pump up" music. Thanks! :]

At my volleyball practices/games, we used to play:

- Eye of the Tiger- Survivor.
- Jump -Van Halen.
- Sos- Rihanna.
- 4ever- The Veronicas.
- We Will Rock You - Queen.
- Straight Up- Halifax.
- Potential Break Up Song- Aly & Aj.
- Jerk it Out- The Caesars.
- Fat Lip- Sum 41.
- Sexyback- Justin Timberlake.
- Rock n Roll All Night- Kiss.
- Let's Get it Started- Black Eyed Peas.
- Everytime We Touch- Cascada.

I put in a few extras that I hear playing at my brother's baseball games, etc.
Hope it helps!

-Laura. (15-f)

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i really want to get this haircut:
http://www.tiscali.nl/images/3/2/Hilary20Duff2011.jpg
do you think the bangs would look okay on the other side? would it be easy to change sides? it's not that big of a deal which side its on, i just usually part my hair on the left, if not center. i just want some opinions. thanks :)

Why wouldn't it look ok? Get your bangs cut to whatever side you aprt your hair. Otherwise, it will go all screwy and not look to hot.
Good Luck! =]

-Laura. (15-f)

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does anyone know the song that billy ray cyrus sings in hannah montana on one of the recent episodes, its about her growing up

It's called "Ready, Set, Don't Go"

-Laura. (15-f)

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see, i like the way the american eagle clothes fit and feel, and hollister. are their any more stores that are cheaper, but feel and fit the same way?

Charlotte Russe, Forever 21 and H&M are great =]

-Laura. (15-f)

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16/f

I hardly ever ask questions about MySpace; mainly because I've got the site figured out. However, it's been acting up for me lately but not for anyone else. When I tried to load my page, it'd say "Sorry, an unexpected error has occured." so I'd get mad & click home. That fixed itself.

But now my comments are being weird. I can't see them! My MySpace finally loads, and it shows my top friends, but not my comments. What's wrong? Is MySpace messing up or does it just hate me today?

It's just myspace. This is happening to me. And I can't comment a few people. I've been on facebook lately. Less errors. haha.

-Laura. (15-f)

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OK so there is this kid in my class that i like and everybody knows about it but now that summer vacation is here I dont really like him anymore.
when school starts I am scared i might like him again.

Thanks for asking to my inbox
...but your question is?
Either edit, or just ask me again, because I don't know what you're asking? Sorry =/

-Laura. (15-f)

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okay i am 14/f and i weigh like 110. i no that's not alot but i really want to get skinnier. i no it's really bad for you and all but i really want to be annerexic, because i no it works! but it's hard for me to discipline myself not to eat! i have been riding my bike 4 miles like everyother day. that's really easy because im very athletic and i play soccer 2 times a week also. and i have been trying to cut down on food and also eat more fruit. it's so hard because when i'm bored i want to eat even though im not hungry. i also do 500 situps every day. i am skinny i just want to be skinnier. i am trying to be annorexic but maybe eat like a banana a day or something but it is so hard not to eat! please help me and give me ways to stop me from eating when im broed and stuff like that! im desperate! thanks in advance!

You're probably not going to like my answer, but I don't care. Do NOT become aneorexic. It is dangerous and life threatening. If you want to lose weight, though at 110 I doubt you need to, please do it a healthy way.
Cut down on junk foods, not all foods. Continue eating fruit, and inncorporate other healthy food into your diet. Excercise, but not too much.
Riding your bike 4 miles is going to help, but be careful. You might overwork yourself and cause damage to your body. Why not cut down a bit, since you play soccer anyways?
If eating is really an issue for you, please get help. Don't hurt yourself any more. Go to a parent, older sibling, or somebody you trust and tell them you're having trouble with eating.
Good Luck & Make The Right Choice =]

-Laura. (15-f)

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I'm trying to add pictures where the you put the captions in your myspace pictures. I'm doing this: but no matter how much I try it wont work.
What am I doing wrong?

The url might be too long. Upload whatever you're trying to use to tinypic.com and use the url that says "for layouts."

-Laura. (15-f)

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Okay. Well this summer I've been going to bed around 2:30 - 3:00 a.m. and I've been wakeing up around noon. And for school I got to wake up at like 5:30

And I tryed the whole alarm thing. And I dont wake up to it AT ALL. So how will I get used to wakeing up so early?

I really need help. All advice needed

♥.Rachel

Hey, I just answered this question =]
I'll copy & paste my answer:
"Well, what I would do it gradually start going to sleep earlier and earlier. Rather than 1 o clock, tonight go to bed at 2:00. Then tommorow try 1:30, then the next day 1:00 and so forth until you go to bed at the time you're aiming for. Gradually increase because your body needs to adjust to the time changes.
Then, start waking up earlier. You really only need 8-9 hours of sleep a night, but some people (like myself) prefer more. This is fine unless you're getting around 13-14-15ish hours, which can cause your body to get really tired then really hyper and go all out of whack. Trust me, it's not fun.
Fall into a routine once you've started going to bed at your ideal time. Every night go to bed at the same time, and wake up at the same time. Your body should get used to it. Then hopefully, you won't feel like you're wasting your days."

Good Luck! =]

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okay so i feel weird asking
this buttt oh well.


me and my friend are planning on
going tanning in a couple days.
but we've never gone before.
usually we just tan... in the sun. ha.
well. im THINKING about going to
darque tan, but jsut because it seems
really nice. so my first question is...
should i go there or...? if not, where
should i go? thanks!!


alsoooo. im not really sure
about the whole thing.
can someone just explain to me
like, how everything works.
i dont mean how the beds work.
i mean like, "first, you do this...
then you have to do this... if i
were you i wouldnt _____..."
those sorta things.



THANK YOU OHHHH SO MUCH!
if you really explain everything,
its is DEFFINATLY appreciated. (:


I definetely agree with mynamesallan. There's a really good chance you'll turn out orange. I know soo many people who look like carrots from tanning beds. PLUS, it increases your chance of skin cancer, a lot.
Just tan the natural way, but make sure to wear sunscreen =]
Good Luck!

-Laura. (15-f)

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i went to school with this girl in elementary


we met up, dated-and broke up

i just noticed now...that i wasn't being myself with her and don't know what to do

how can i get her to like me?

or "attract her"

what do girls like?

or find attracting=\?

Hello, this question was asked recently, so I'll copy & paste my answer:
"Personally, I love a guy who makes me laugh. Any guy who makes me laugh, and compliments me is a winner in my book. But not only that, I also like guys who are smart. They kind of go together for me. Like if you're dumb, it shows when you try to make me laugh. Does that make sense?
Anyways, guys who isn't ashamed (spelling?) of me. I can't think of a better way to word it. But a guy, who holds my hand when we go out. A guy who lets me rest my head on his shoulder. And my last boyfriend used to tickle me (even though I hate it). But it was ok when he did it.
I like to see guys act the same around their friends and my friends. I also like to see a guy (obviously) not hitting on other girls if we're together or he told me he's interested.
Seeing guys read or write is cute to. Artisitc things in general, I guess, will attract girls.
One thing that's an automatic NO for me, is a guy whose really self centered. A guy whose like, "Me, me, me, me" I hate that."
I hope this helps =]

-Laura. (15-f)

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how do u get rid of them?they kinda hurtt.help

Try a new razor. If that's not the problem, use moisurizing (spelling?) lotion right after you shave to prevent the bumps. Aveeno is a really good brand. Also, like said below, maybe you're shaving too hard. Try to not press down so hard on the razor when you're shaving.

-Laura. (15-f)

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omg. im black and i wanted to tryout for it since i really love the books, but idk because like none of the characters are black in the story. um theres 5 winners and the remaining auditions are only for claire and massie right? i wanted to be like Layne or something.. since they never really said what race she was. ugh so pretty much i should give up right? since massie and claire were both described as being white. ughhhhhhhh or can you tryout for other charas like layne? or extras in the movie? i need info! btw im 13.

Of course you can try out for extras, etc. =]
You can find any information you need here:
http://thecliquemovie.com/
Good Luck! =]

-Laura. (15-f)

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ok..so if you straighten your hair like evreyday..or almost everyday..will your hair be like gross and damaged? and if it does happen how long does it take? because i straightened my hair for a whole semester like everday! and this week i straightened it everyday! so what happens?

It will damage it, but you'll be fine if you use protective products. Look for a shampoo & comditioner that says 'for damaged hair'. I don't think yours would be damaged too badly though, because you haven't been straightening it for like, years.

-Laura. (15-f)

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hey. well, in the music video "what time is it" from high school musical 2, i really like vanessa hudgens shirt like this:

http://photobucket.com/mediadetail/?media=http%3A%2F%2Fi192.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fz137%2Fvanessahudgens4life%2Fhsm2p.png&searchTerm=what%20time%20is%20it&pageOffset=0

the one that she is actually wearing, not the one under it. it's the white one. where can i get somethin like this? thanks!

I've seen a shirt like that at Wet Seal. Also, try Charlotte Rusee and Forever 21.

-Laura. (15-f)

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Is it normal to have not have started your period at 15?

Yes. The age you get your first period ranges from 9-16. It will come, don't worry =]

-Laura. (15-f)

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Me and my guy friend were talking about turn offs in the other sex and he said fire crotch.

What does that mean?

I've heard it before but I'm confused. Thanks.

Lol. It means people with red hair.
Fire crotch refers to red pubic hair.

-Laura. (15-f)

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does anyone know where you can get paramore,my chemical romance,taking back sunday,boys like girls,cute is what we aim for,pink spiders,etc posters from for no more than like 10 dollars? like any website or anything would b helpful.
and also,what are some other bands like them that are good?
thanks a ton. :)

Try the Fueled By Ramon webstore. They have all the bands on that record label posteres for really cheap. For the others, like said below, Hot Topic is pretty good.

-Laura. (15-f)

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im getting a new computer and i was wondering that on my old computer am i going to lose all my songs that are on itunes or does my itunes account actually save my songs so when i login on my new computer will my songs be there?

No, it won't save them. But I used this program called "Music Rescue". Download it (it's free) and just plug your iPod in. It transfers music, videos, etc onto your new computer from your iPod. Greatest thing since sliced bread ;]

-Laura. (15-f)

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i have had meduim length hair with side bangs forever and i really want a change. i've had almost long hair with a little layers and now i have medium with tons of layers all with side bangs. i need a whole new look or way to style it. [normally i wear it down and straightened.]

i know you can't see my face, but i have a very oval , full face. it's not fat [i'm 5'5", 122lbs]. just saying haha.

also maybe some coloring ideas for my hair?. right now it's like a brownishy light red. i have a lightish complexion.

so just go with what style/cut/color you like or think is cute and send me the link :D

thank you sooo much =]

Hello =]
How about a look like these (bangs wise):
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u248/whitpay/Scene%20Hair/1469668813_l.jpg

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u248/whitpay/Scene%20Hair/1407018805_l.jpg

And a coloring like this:
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u248/whitpay/Scene%20Hair/6becaad4.jpg

Or you can try scrunching/curling your hair =]
Hope it helps!
-Laura. (15-f)

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