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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!

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hi
im 13/f
i havent gotten my perid yet, but have been getting discharge for a about 2 years mabie.

about a couple months ago i noticed brownish blood in my underwear. about a lil bigger than a quater.
havent gotten any since.
was this my first period?? im confused.

srry if its gross but hey all girls have it too so.. this is all i have

pubic hair
discharge
32A in bust.

so usally your suppost to get ur period soon after discharge but ive had it for a while now.
and ive had grown some what boobs

whats the deal?

Don't worry. I didn't get mine until I was 14.
Everyone starts at a different time. I'm sure you'll get it soon if you have other signs of puberty.
It's no big deal =]

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I feel so stupid for asking this, but what EXACTLY is happening in Iraq? Why are we fighting them? What is Bush doing that is making him so hated? Is there anything else that I should know about?I really want to be politically informed!

P.S.- Also, what's happening in Darfur?

P.P.S.- Please, I want an answer from someone who is neutral about the war.

Well, I'm not neutral on the war, I'm totally against it, so I guess I won't answer with my rantings on the terrible affects it's having on our country =/
But I can tell you about Darfur, as I just did a project on it back in May =]
Darfur is a country in Sudan (Africa).
The conflict has been going on for over 3 years.
It all started when 2 groups challenged Sudan's president. You see, they argued over the oil in Darufr, which is their main resource. As a result of these groups challenging the president, the government greatly increased guards, etc.
Basically, to sum it up, over 400,000 people have died because of the genocide. Another 2 million people have been driven from their homes, and forced to live in refugee camps in places like Chad. It's a really terrible situation going on. A genocide is a killing of a cultural, racial, or political group.
In other words, people are being killed, raped, kidnapped, bombed, and tortured. It's terrible, these poor, innocent, people having these things happen to them.
I hope this helps.


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http://s191.photobucket.com/albums/z248/evelyngbell/?action=view¤t=m_ce7c6b29e022cf7fe6742e0b59c05cb1.jpg


I really want to change my hair color, it's redish-brown, you can kind of see it in the picture.
sorry thats the best one i could get


My mom and my friends like my hair color, but I don't. I want to change my hair color... but I'm not sure to what color.

I can't ask my friends because they will just tell me to keep the color,but I can't stand it!


Any ideas?

I agree with the people below, a dark brown would look amazing =D
Something like this:
http://i8.tinypic.com/52bzwut.jpg

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is there a way i can get songs on my iPOD shuffle without cds or iTUNES. Like is there a way i can download any song i want without paying ot using a CD? thanks.

No, you have to transfer the songs onto the iPod through the iTunes program which is on the computer. You can only get songs onto iTunes using either a cd or purchasing them from the iTunes store.

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okay, so one of my friends once sent me a link showing directions on how to get from New york, new york to paris, france. the directions said something like "swim across the ocean." i mentioned it to my friend who didn't believe me. i want to send her the link, but i cant find it. if anyone can give me a link to it, that'd be fantastic!

My friend showed me this because I didn't believe him. lol. It's from google maps:
http://maps.google.com/maps?tab=wl

Just click get directions and type in "New York City" to "Paris, France"

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Is highschool scary? What's it like? What should I expect?

Oh terrifying...not really =]

I was a bit nervous at first though, because it's a new school and tons of new people. It's really not bad though. I was a freshman last year and I had a great year.
I found high school is a bit like starting middle school all over again, making new friends, meeting new teachers, and whatnot only bigger. It was really fun though. I'd suggest that you don't worry and just make the most out of the year.
Make new friends, I found that was my favorite part of high school thus far.
And don't mess with the older kids. They walk around like hotshots, and chances are, they won't treat you equally.
Just stay away from older kids and do what makes you happy and you will be fine! =]
Make sure to also, not get caught up in peer pressure (drinking, etc.)
I don't know about you, but that's a hue thing at my high school. Just stay focused, and don't get mixed up in all that pointless stuff.
Good Luck!

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There's an episode in Degrassi, where Taking Back Sunday appears. Anyways, in the show, they end up playing a song, and Id like to know if anyone knows the name of it?

I totally forgot all the lyrics so that's no help. =/ I just know whenever I listen to that song, I fell in love with it.

My 3rd favorite song in the world and I think it was "MakeDamnSure". Let me know if that's it.

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all the boys in skool or clubs seem to fancy me and i fancy them back and then a new gurl cums along and im dropped and the boy starts fancying them xox

Thanks for inboxing me =]
Though, I didn't quite understand your question as there was no question mark or questions at all.
I'm going to take a guess you're asking how to win back the guys this girl is taking from you?
If so, there really isn't a way. Sucks. I know, but you can't control how people feel, and if they are or aren't attracted to you or another person. Just keep being yourself, that's what they liked in the first place, right?
Don't change yourself to be somebody you're not, because then they'll like you when you're not even being yourself.
I hope this helps =]

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what are some bands like fall out boy, the academy is, boys like girls, and plain white ts? theyre my new addiction haha

2 words: Me Too! =D

My personal favs include:
- A Change of Pace.
- All Time Low.
- Cute is What we Aim For.
- Family Force 5.
- The Format.
- Hellogoodbye.
- The Higher.
- Hit The Lights.
- The Hush Sound.
- Maroon 5.
- Mayday Parade.
- My American Heart.
- October Fall.
- Paramore.
- Saosin.
- Sherwood.
- Spitalfield.
- This Providence.
- Valencia.

Happy Listening!

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how do you put in a picture caption on myspace

Thanks for asking to my inbox =]
you first have to get the url.
Once you have that, use this code:

and that's it! =]

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okay this kid named David called me fat. And he wouldnt drop it and he told me i should buy a tredmill and dumb stuff like that, i know im fat but i donno i didnt think it was that big of a deal.
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=41915905
thats my myspace and i was wonderingif i really am as ugly as he says.. be truthful please..:(

Tell him he should buy a better attitude.
I hate people who make fun of others over body image. It's none of their business what you look like and how you control your body. If they want to critque somebody, it should be themselves. You're fine. Don't let iggnorant people bring you down. As long as you're happy, then you shouldn't let anything/anyone bring you down!
Hope it helps beautiful =]

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this song has been on the radio but i dont know what it is..

it has a guys voice but there are other people like girls in the background kind of.

"finding a replacement when a hearts sedated, i'll forget you"- i think it says that. if not it repetes a line like that.


at the end there are different people saying attic in the basement.. i think? im not sure

"Girl All The Bad Guys Want"
by Bowling For Soup?

I'm not positive, but I think it might be.


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hey, well in your picture i lovee your hoodie and necklace! i was wondering,were to you get those kind of clothing/jewlery? thanks so much!

Thanks so much! =]
I got my necklace at H&M. They have a lot of cute jewelry. I also like Forever 21. Both great stores for acessories.
For clothes, that hoodie itself is from a store called Rave, but there are other stores you can get stuff like that, including Forever 21, Charlotte Russe, Delias, and H&M.
Hope this helps!

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I'd like to know some of the best beauty products you've used (that you absolutely LOVE) and why you love them! =]

I love Bath & Body works shampoo & conditioner mucho! It makes my hair really shiny and smooth =]
Make up wise, the best eyeliner is Covergirl Perfect Blend. It dosen't really smudge that much and it creates, the, get ready for this one, 'prefect blend.' Wild, right? ;]
For perfume, I love this stuff called "Nol(l)ie" from Pacsun. It smells so good.
I also abolutly love Aveeno Natural sunless tanner. I don't use it anymore, but it worked really well when I did. Which was why I loved it.
Hope this helps, it was fun to answer! =]

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so around may, i started liking this guy in one of my classes but then i stopped. i think i might like him again cause he has a facebook now & added me a while ago, but do you guys think i should message him? just like, "hey, ______! what's up?" or should i not? i want to message him & not write on his wall cause i don't want people to know or think that i like himm. thanks kidss. oh & if you have any tips? i don't want to go out with him or anything, i just want to be good friends.

Definetly message him! =]
Just casually chat with him.
Like, "Hey what's up? Haven't talked to you for a bit..." Ask how he is, what he's been up to, etc.
Then just talk to him, obviously.
Ask if he wants to hang out sometime maybe?
Mot just you 2, but a group of people that you're both possibly comfortable with? =]
Good Luck & Hope This Helps!

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I want to be sad.
List the best break up songs, please. as many as you can. I don't care about the genre.

Thanks.

Why do you want to be sad? =[

Oh boy do I have a ton of break up songs...
I'll just list some bands that have some good breakup songs instead of listing 5000 songs ;]

- Acceptance.
- Alkaline Trio.
- Boys Like Girls.
- Daphne Loves Derby.
- Dashboard Confessional.
- Death Cab For Cutie.
- Halifax.
- Holiday Parade.
- Maroon 5 (Mostly new Stuff, some old)
- Mayday Parade (The best on my list)
- My Favorite Highway.
- Plain White T's.
- The Starting Line.
- This Providence.

Hope it helps!

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How do you decorate your column. Such as background, color, and text with color. Please help ASAP!!

Under where it says "Welcome Username!"
Click column settings.
Just mess around with colors and stuff there until you find a style you like =]
you can even use backgrounds by getting the urls.

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so im a subscriber to CosmoGirl and have been for the last like 4 years. well i still havent gotten my magazine for this month and it said in the last issue it was supposed to come out July 3rd. i usually get mine either the day of or the day before. my subscription is DEFINITELY not over soo whats up?

The June issue is actually June & July. I love that magazine and I realzied that the other day =]

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what are some of the scariest movies you've ever seen? i need a really scary one! thankss =)

The Hitcher was terrifying.

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I have been so paranoid lately and I have no idea why. Today this link popped up on my computer and it said 'do not click here' and I did because it wouldn't go away and then it had a picture of a devil and it said 'Beyond God just stole your soul' and I know it's completely idiotic and everything but it's freaking me out. How can I become not so paranoid?

I got that same thing today and it freaked me out, too. But like Theymos said, it's just a game =]

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