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I'm Johanna. I'll Come and Go. What can I say? I try.

One thing I LOVE to do is to analyze dreams. Just tell me about a dream you had, and I'll help you understand what it means. :)

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ok what does >3 mean

Are you talking about this: 3 might mean a broken heart or possibly a fish?

Sorry this was so confusing.

-Johanna

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My brother has a friend named Mark and I went out with 2 days ago. Problem: my brother doesn't know. But I like love his friend. Am I being bad?

It's not "bad" for not telling your brother. You were unsure of how your brother would react, so you kept quiet about it. However, I think you should tell your brother, and he may be angry or shocked, but it's what you have to do. You don't want Mark telling your brother before you get a chance to, so I definitely sugguest telling you brother. Just say something like, "I know I should have told you, but I didn't know if you'd be mad, but Mark and I went out two days ago, and I like him, but if you think it's weird that I do, then I understand."

-Johanna

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okay well i like this guy he use to like me like a year ago and now we like started talking again and crap. well i had my bf ask him if he'd ever date me and he was like well i havent dated someone youger then me in awhile and well he doesnt like girls who dont have sex

soo what should i do move on??



Ill rate 5's for good advice!! =)

This guy sounds like a jerk. Basically all he's saying is that he wants a physical relationship with someone "good" and "experienced."

You should move on, because he's not even worth your time. Maybe someday he'll realize what he lost, but in the meantime, you're going to find a guy who loves you for who you are, not your physical experience. You just have to be patient. And the right guy will come along.

-Johanna

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hi please help me
not to discriminate anyones beliefs but howcome like when like i find people who don't believe in God i feel like...a hypocrite cause like i'm not a true practicing catholic but i still pray everyday...is this normal i wish this could stop because i noe everyone is different and has different beliefs please help!

There's absolutely nothing wrong with that. I am the same way. I don't go to church, but I pray every day and sometimes I feel really close to God. I never really understood why you HAD to go to church if you were catholic, because to me, religion is a personal thing that I practice alone.

Sometimes I feel like a hyppcrite too, but I know I'm not, and neither are you. If you believe in God, well everyone has their own way of acknowledging him. (I don't like to use the word "worship")

If you want to just pray to God instead of going to church, that is fine. It doesn't mean you believe in God any less than people who go to church. I mean, you can still pray & be a believer outside of church, so it's fine.

-Johanna

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Can you lose weight by not eating just for one day? I'm not going anorexic or anything, just wondering.

Another question, what are the foods to eat that will slim you down the quickest? Like salads with no dressing or croutons...


Thanks, I rate everyone 5!!

No, by not eating for one day will not lose you any weight at all. Doing that, even for one day, is considered anorexia. Actually, you might just gain more weight by not eating for one day, because whatever you missed, you'll make up for the next day. That is not a good idea.

What is a good idea though, is eating in moderation. Don't have huge meals. Instead have 3 small meals a day and a couple snacks in between.

Salad might work for you, but that's not the only thing you should eat. Try eating lean meats, like poultry, chicken, and turkey. Don't eat any red meats like beef or steak. You may even want to try tofu or tofurkey (tofu turkey), it's yummy, vegetarian & less fattening. Fruit and veggies are a good one too, not only are they good for your body, but if you replace desserts and junkfood with fruit, it provides a sweet treat that you won't regret later!

-Johanna

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I have crush on this really cute boy named Dan.I've heard rumors that he likes me.I want us to be together but I don't want to tell him that I like him.What should I do?Oh,and I'm 14 and I'm obviously a girl.I'm from Singapore.

Singapore? Really? That's where my cousins live and they're around your age. =) Anyways,why don't you drop a hint? Send him clear signals that you like him. Strike up a good conversation, ask him about anything, ask him about himself, it usually leads to an interesting conversation. You don't have to come right out and tell him you like him. Maybe you could ask him if he'd like to hang out sometime. It's not a date, it's casual. If he says yes, he's probably interested. Meet him someplace like a cafe or in a park, and take it slow from there. You'd be suprised what great things could come out of it!

-Johanna

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ok so, my school is having a dinner dance. my best friend and i were going to ask the ppl we like to it today after school. BUT these to guys, who we are kinda friends with and like us, asked us to the dance. but when she went on the bus today, she asked the 2 guys that we like, what they would say if we asked them. they said they would have said yes!!!!! what the hell should we do? we are in need of some serious advice!!!! thanks


Well, how do you feel about these boys? You guys are friends right? Maybe you could ask these boys to the dance and ask if you guys could go just as friends. Dances don't neccessarily have to be gone to with "dates." Why don't you just go with these guys as friends? Make sure they know that too, that you're just friends. No matter what, have fun at the dance, that's what's really important!

-Johanna

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ok well i just put on sunless tanning and like it worked but it looks orange sorta...but does the orangness stay orangge or does it like fade and turn into a tan....this is my first day i just put it on last night. so if anyone else had this problem plz tell me cuz i have a bonfire this weekend and i need to look good in a bikini
thanx

If you look orange and streaky, then it probably won't go away. It really depends on what kind of self tanner you used. It could possibly fade, but it might not. So you might want to remove the tanner and start over.

To remove the tanner, try using a lemon slice and rub it over the orange or uneven areas. The citric acid in a lemon will remove the orangish color from your skin. Sounds weird, but it works.

Then if you start over with the tanner, remember to exfoliate and mosturize your body using a body scrub. This will also make your skin more even.

Or do you think that maybe it was just the tanner that was bad? Try getting a new brand of self tanner! I sugguest Almay Sunless Tanning Mist. It's $10 and it works pretty good.

-Johanna

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are u on aim right now or do u have 1 because i need advice soon and you seem to give me the best thanks

Thanks =) My AIM is PirateGurl001. IM me anytime.

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well i was wearing a skirt today rite and this hott guy who is in all my classes was like talking to me and we both asked the teacher if we can use the bathroom so we both left and we were just talking for like 5 minutes while every1 was in the classroom. also he walks with me alot and we hang out alot 2 and he always pushes me in a flirty kind of way and when he pushes me he stares at my ass because my skirt goes up. and today at lunch he was all like u no 1 thing that will never change about you is your big ass.is that a compliment because i think it is? what should i do? should i tell him i like him? what if he starts to grab my ass or touch it? what do i say? what do i do? help urgently.remeber i rate fives!!!!! thanx in advance. f/13
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Oh god. Let me tell you first off that this guy is a jerk. Unfortunately, a lot of hot guys are jerks. But hey, some aren't. You shouldn't be leading this guy on. I mean, he sounds kind of perverted, don't you think? Obviously, he only cares about your body, if he spends so much time checking it out and saying comments like that.Be careful. This is a relationship you don't want. I've been there, and it's not fun. If he tries to touch you, or says another comment to him, you need to set him straight.

Say, "I don't like it when you say those things. It makes you seem shallow." or say, "You really need to back up off me. I thought you were cool, but apparently you're only interested in my body, and that's not what I want, so get lost." Or if you want to be nice, just say, "I'm glad that you like my body, but you really need to give me some space."

No matter how hot he is, don't give in to him if he plays the "ohh I'm soooo sorry" card. This has trouble written all over it. Trust me, when I was in this situation, I ended up punching the guy for touching me.

You'll find the right guy someday. You'll find a guy who will be hot & respectful. You're only 13, and that is the age where boys hormones are shooting up like rockets. You just need to be patient. =)

-Johanna

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okk so i've been going out with this kidd for only like..7 days. and he called me and im like can i call you back in a little bit. the only thing is i have NO clue what to talk about?!?! i mean we have nothing in common?!? what should i say?!?

I've had this problem before. I'm almost positive you guys have at least some things in common. I mean, you are going out, right? here's some things you can talk about:

-School. What happened in school today? Are you guys in the same classes? Ask him what his favorite class is, or which class he thinks is really stupid. is there a teacher that you both like or hate? Talk about that.
-Gossip. Has someone done something hilarious today? Is there someone who makes you really mad? Also have you seen some of his friends? Ask him what their names are.
-Basics.What does he do after school? Where does he live? When's his birthday? Does he have any siblings? How about pets? Where do his parents work? What is he planning on having for a job when he's older?
-Plans. What's he planning to do this summer? Ask him about what he does on the weekends. How about if he plays any sports?
-Ask Him to Hang Out. Sugguest going on a date somewhere. Ask him where he likes to go, and see if you like to go to any of the same places, and maybe you could see if you can go there together.
-Tell him How You feel. Are you glad you're going out with him? Tell him! You could tell him that you're really glad that you're going out and that you like him alot.
-Ask Him. If you're compeltely out of ideas, just say, "So, what do you want to talk about?" It gives him a chance to say what's on his mind.

Don't worry, this is usual at the beginning of the relationship. He might be just as nervous as you. As you get to know each other better, and spend more time together, you'll be more comfotable around each other.

-Johanna

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Hey I'm an eigth grade girl and i have a major problem!! I just got in a big fight with this mean girl and now we are enemies. anyway we both like the same boy. i think he might like me too, but i want him to ask me out. how do i get him to ask me out and not her?

You obviously can't MAKE him like you. And neither can the other girl. If this girl thinks that you can't BOTH like the same boy, then she's a jerk and you should ignore her. You could always apologize and tell her that it's up to the guy to decide, but if she really is a mean person, then just leave it alone.

If this girl is as mean and jelaous as she sounds, the guy you like, if he's smart, he'll realize this and might ask you out. You could try talking to him, just casual conversation. Whatever you do, DON'T try and get him involved with your fight with your friend.

It's really up to him. Just be yourself, and that should be good enough. Be confident around him, and let him decide. Don't try to be really flirty because it might freak him out. Just be yourself.

-Johanna

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I have had braces for about 8.5-9 months now and so far, I'm not liking it. When I look at myself in the mirror, I don't think of myself as beautiful anymore, because theres disgusting metal on my teeth. Having braces has lowered my self esteem twice as much as my self esteem was before I had them. I feel like a dork and sometimes I even regret getting them. I've tried telling my friends and family about this, but they've all had them and they say their little stories just to make me feel worse. Even some of the kids in school teased me about my braces before. Like one guy had a metal pen in his hand one day and he told me to put it in my mouth, because it would shock my mouth, because I have stupid braces. I hate my life with braces. I just want my old life back! Every single kid in my school everyday is getting their braces taken off. It's like a school epidemic. The more kids who don't have braces, the more upset I get. Is this normal or do I have issues?

This is completely normal. I have braces too, and I agree that they can be so annoying! When I first got them, people used to make fun of me alot. This one girl even said, "Haha if you walked through a metal detector, it would go off." You know, people can be so stupid. The best advice I can give you is to act like it doesn't bother you. And you shouldn't let it bother you! The next time someone says something like that, just say, "Yeah, stupid, that shows how much you know." and walk away.

Another thing you could do is just ignore people completely. Sometimes I just look at people like they're crazy,a dn walk away. The less reaction you give them, the faster they'll get bored with it.

You know, it's hard having braces, and believe me, I know firsthand. You're not alone. And just think of how nice your teeth will look when you get your braces off! You'll have beautiful straight teeth and some of those people who were making fun of you will be getting braces! The majority of teens do end up having to get braces sooner or later. So all those kids who say, "Oh I'll NEVER need braces." They'll probably get them too later. Kids may be getting them off now, but more kids will get them on in around 9th or 10th grade.

Now braces are annoying, we've established that. And retainers too! But at least braces come in cool colors. Did you know that around the 80's you would have to wear head-gear or really ugly clearish-yellow braces?

So be confident about your braces! Who cares what people say, they're probably just jealous of you. At least you're going to have beautiful teeth when you get them off!

-Johanna

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Ok...so I have a boyfriend and is name is Tyler he's 13 and he is VERY bipolar and it's pissing me off. He pouts everytime I hang out with him. I CAN'T TAKE IT! I want to break up with him, but he'll slit his wrist and I know thats its just for attention. ButI don't want him too. So can someone tell me to tell him something so it doesn't seem so bad??
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I'm a girl :P I'm 13 1/2

Oh God, I have been there!!! I had one of those boyfriends, and I'll just tell you what I did.

First, say something like, "I think you're a great guy, but I realized that I'm just not ready to have a boyfriend right now." (Even if that is a lie, say it anyways because it will make him feel better.)

Then try saying, "I think you're really awesome, and it's really hard for me to do this, but I think we should break up. I wuld love to still be friends though." (Even if all of that is lies, it tends to work with the emo-suicidal boyfriends.)

Put forward a little fake or non fake sympathy for him, and act like you're really upset that you're brekaing up. If he sees that you're kind of upset too, he might not feel too bad.

And to end the conversation, say something like, "There are so many other girls out there that would like you. I just don't think it's going to work out with you and me right now."

I did this, and its the nicest way ever of breaking up with a guy. If he still doesn't get the picture after this, don't be afraid to be a little nasty. Also, don't go out with soemone else one day after you break up, just wait a few days, so he doesn't get suspicious.

I hope this break-up turns out better than mine did! The freaking kid is still obsessed with me.

If you want, you can try to "be a friend" to him if you're scared that he'll hurt himself. Usually though, guys just say that to make you feel bad so you'll take him back.

Sorry its so long!

~Johanna

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My best freind likes this kid. He likes her back. Well, me and him argue about stupid things alot and he bugs the heck out of me! He's just so annoying and will yell at me online and stuff. He's a year younger then us. He is considered "gay" in his grade. Well, I also think he is two timing her for this girl in his grade. There was this dance last night and he was with her dancing with her the whole time! My freind likes him so much though. Should I talk to her about it or should I talk to the guy about it.. but I know he will tell my freind. Should I keep it to myself?? Plese help!

Talk to the guy, and ask him if he has a girlfriend. Ask him what he thinks of your friend and if he likes her, and if he would ever considering going out with her. Tell him about how you two are good friends, and that you don't want him two timing her. See if you can set up a time for your friend and the guy to meet/see each other and talk.

If the guy and your friend end up going out, and you feel like he's cheating on her, you need to say something to your friend. Say something like, "I know you like him alot, but have you ever seen him with other girls?" That's much better than straight out tellling her that this guy is a jerk.

Whatever you do, don't let this guy interfere with your friendship. Either way, she'll probably realize sooner or later if this guy is worth her time or not.

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does anybody know any good dating spots or ideas that are sort of "out-of-the-ordinary". nothing like the movies - because thats so common. i want something fun and original.. so any ideas? thankss.

Here are some great ideas:

-Have a Barbeque. Get some of your friends together and if you or your friends have a grill, you could grill up all kinds of food outside if the weather is nice.
-Go to a concert. Alot of times, there's free ones outside, or ones that cost just a little bit. That will give you something to talk about, whether you like the music or not.
-Go to a water park or amusement park. Great cuddling time when you're on a scary roller coaster. Heh.
-Rent DVDs and watch them. It's not going to a movie, but it does give you and him alot of alone time. Make some of his & your favorite foods. If he doesn't mind cooking, have him help you make the food.
-Sit outside somewhere scenic. By the ocean, in a park. Just admire nature.
-Go to a music store and listen to the new releases.
-Go for a walk or jog. Hey, you get to spend time with each other and exercise.
-Go somewhere totally unexpected. There's Miniature Golf, waterskiing, Sailboating, Go Carting, or Tennis at a Tennis court.

Well, that's all I can think of for now. Hope I helped!

~Johanna

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Soo, my sisters boyfriend went in my purse monday. and stole my keys. then ever since i cant find my braclet that my boyfriend got me, i am 99% sure that it fell out when stupid stole my keys, my problems is how do i tell my boyfriend because he got me somthinf or my birthday to match and i dont know how to tell him because i love him sooo much...

help please. whats the best way to tell him????

he hates my sister and my sistesr boyfrind so no worry so breakin up a relationship..

i feel like its all my fault.. help!!!

Hey again,

It's definitely not your fault. You could try asking your sister's boyfriend if he saw it fall out, or if he maybe has it. So you say he went in your purse without asking? Well, I'd tell your sister's boyfriend that he needs to pay you how much the bracelet was, that's what I would do. Afterall, it is his fault that it got lost. But if you think that would cause too many problems with your sister, then don't do it.

Your boyfriend must really love you, if he bought you that bracelet in the first place. So if he really loves you, he'll forgive you. You should just be honest, and tell him exactly what happened with your sister's boyfriend.Give your boyfriend a hug/kiss, and tell him how much you love him, and that you're sorry. (even though it really wasn't your fault.)If he really loves you, (which it sounds like he does!), then he will eventually understand.

If he seems upset, you could try telling him this: "I'm sorry that I lost the bracelet, and I feel so bad, but you know the best gift you could ever give me is your love." Aw, I bet he will just love to hear you say that. =)

Hope I helped!(P.S. I lose things all the time, so don't worry.)

~Johanna

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Okay, I am a 14 and a half year old female who lost a peice of jewerly that means a lot to me. My question is where to I look to find it becuase I have to find it. Dont tell me to remmebrer the last time i wore it or the last place i had it becuas eim not suree.. please give me ideas of places to loook becuas eim out of ideas nad in eed to find this asap..

thx so much...

Look around your house, in places you normally sit down. Maybe you took it off when you sat down somewhere. Maybe you put it on a table but it fell off on the floor somewhere, so look on the floor as well. Look every place where you might set something down. Check the vacuum cleaner to amke sure it wasn't vacuumed up by mistake. Perhaps another item is hiding this piece of jewelry, try cleaning around the house, you may find it. This way, you can get your room/house clean, and you may find the jewelry at the same time.

If none of that at all works, try talking to your friends. If you can't remember where You last saw it, try asking your friends/family where the last place They saw it was.

And ask yourself this: On Monday, did you do anything differently that you wouldn't have done Tuesday or Wednesday? Did you go someplace special? Was there any certain thing that happened on Monday (besides losing your jewelry) different from the rest of the week? Think about that, and it might help you find your jewelry.

Hope I helped!

~Johanna

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I'm trying to raise money by selling stuff on ebay. What are a lot of things I could sell that people would buy for a good price?




Thank you. I rate.

Haha, well first off let me say that my mom is obsessed with eBay, and she's actually made a pretty good amount of money off of it.

Here's what I've found that sells fast on eBay:

1.Any Antiques or Vintage things that you have. Some of your old barbies, any old dolls, old jewelry. Make sure they're all in good shape. Some of these items may be things you've had around the house and never thought could be worth anything.

2.Popular Clothing Brands. For example, my mom sells Juicy Couture on eBay. Shirts, skirts, bathing suites, and jewelry.

Here's a hint that I think might really help: Go to a store (or internet store) and look for bargains or sales on items, then sell them on eBay for a couple dollars more.

Hope I helped!

-Johanna

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Hi. I was wondering, does anyone know anything about cleaning your syster from sugar and stuff I guess? Because my cousin's boyfriend (who works in a hospital) said something some time ago about how he has been drinking water for a month and is trying to clean out his system. Can you do that by drinking only water? How much water a day? How long does it have to be? OK, thanks!

The only sure-fire way to "clean out your system" of bad things like sugar, salt, and alchohol is water. Your cousin's boyfriend was right about water, it is healthy for you and since it cause you to go to the bathroom more, it gets all the bad stuff out. Other parts of your body need water too, which is good. The best amount of water is 8 glasses a day. Or 6 big bottles of water every day, that's what I try to drink. You should drink pure water, juice or tea. Coffee and soda does NOT count as water. So drink up, because it will make you feel better, and be healthier.

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