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My name's Jennifer, but I'm more commonly known as Jen or Sporkster. I love lots of things/people including God; volleyball and soccer, my two favorite sports; and cheese. I also love Pi, but that's a story for another day.

I've been answering questions on Advicenators for over three years now, so I'm pretty experienced with it. I love answering questions and helping you out anyway I can, so if you've got a question, just ask me!

Ask me about: Christianity, athletics, physical fitness, love-life, relationships, friendships, HTML queries, book suggestions, music suggestions, musical theory, history, English (or Spanish) grammar, Paint Shop Pro 8, skin problems, sports injuries, "punk" fashion, nutrition, etc.

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Q: i still can't find the songs on the website you gave. Some one please help.

A: It's quite possible that Bowling for Soup is against free music downloads via the internet. In that case, their songs aren't going to be available for you to download. :( You'll just have to buy their album at the local store or something. Maybe you can find it at Lycos Music (http://music.lycos.com). If not, then sorry!

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Q: Im dating a guy 2 years younger than me and when we first started to datte everybody was like omg he is 2 years younger than you and now we are having problems n are relationship like we are always fighting about stupid stuff and im the one to start it should we break up?

A: Well, it sounds like you two aren't getting along very well. Try to talk it out and improve things. If things don't improve, maybe you should break up with him. Remember, guys are always really immature for their age.

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Q: Hey, i am 14 years old and me and my boyfriend resently had sex and now im pregnant. I need to tell my parents but i dont know how. PLEASE HELP ME. I dont know what to do.

A: Well...first of all, I know you've probably heard this already, but that was very, very stupid. I hope you learn from this, even though I wish you didn't have to learn this way.

Ok, just sit your parents down and tell them that you're pregnant. It's that simple. I know it seems hard, and I know you're afraid of the consequences of your actions, but now that you're pregnant you have to grow up and take responsibility for your actions. Ask them for help and guidance, because you're really going to need it in the coming months. If you need positive, good peer guidance, feel free to ask me. I want to help you, I really do. All you have to do is ask.

Hope all goes well with telling your parents.

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Q: Me and my boyfriend have been together for about 4 months. I love him so much but when ever he says I love you to me I dont belive it. He knows I dont. He kind of gets angry because I wont belive when he says it. Why wont I belive it? Is there something wrong with me?

A: Eh, I was the same way when my boyfriend told me that. Can be kinda hard to believe someone can love you as much as your boyfriend can. Just accept it, and be happy he loves you. Guys don't lie when they say they love you (or at least, a respectable guy won't). Believe him! Tell him you love him too (if you can truthfully say that).

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Q: Hey...I'm 15/f and I've had my period for a year and about 4 months now...I'm worried because I didn't have it for March...I haven't had sex but what if there was sperm on the toilet seat or something? Someone please give me hope! I RATE!

A: Your period is quite irregular over the first few years you have it because it enjoys being bitchy like that. Don't stress out about it, because that will further delay it from coming. Also, there's no way you can get pregnant from a toilet seat. No. Way. At all. It's impossible.

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Q: ok i have a boyfriend im 13 and he recently asked me to have sex with him. I really want to but i dont want him to go on and tell everybody and stuff i want to wait til summer though what should i do?

A: Ok, you want my answer to this? I guess you do, since you asked.

Look. You're thirteen years old. You're not even an adult yet, and you're very far from it. Chances are after a few weeks this guy is going to be old news, and you two are going to be broken up. You have your WHOLE entire life ahead of you. Why screw it up by having sex and (quite possibly) getting pregnant at such a young age?

Are you aware of the responsibility that comes with sex/pregnancy? Are you old enough to support a child? Are you mature enough to handle the stress that comes with sex/children? I don't care what you *think*, you're not ready. At all.

And you're worried about the guy telling everyone? Hate to break it to you hun, but guys are going to tell. Especially at your age. Chances are he just wants sex to boost his ego. That's what the majority of boys your age want, and that's all they want. They don't want a real relationship, they just want sex.

DON'T stoop to their level, and don't conform yourself to what they want. You should have better, higher plans for yourself than just becoming another stereotypical teen mom. You deserve better than that. Wait until you meet the guy you're going to marry, wait for the guy that loves you. Wait until you're married. Please don't go out and be just another typical teen. Rise above.

If you need any more advice, please feel free to ask me. I'm online almost 24/7. IM me on AIM: UNCSoccerGirl23. Ok? I'm here for you.

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Q: my bf fingered me and im not sure if he had cum on his fingers before he did. this was last month-feb 9. i got my period feb 28 and i was really worried i was pregnant and i was like soo relieved when i got my period LAST day of feb!! it lasted till i think march 7 or 8. my friend said you can get your period and still be pregnant though. my stomach feels like its getting bigger..i dont know whats up...i took an 8$ test yesterday and it said i wasnt pregnant..but i havent got my period for march yet...im soo worried..helpp...could i be pregnant if the test said no and i had my period last month..and this month i didnt do ANYTHING what so ever?? but it feel s like my stomach is getting bigger!! and it kinda of looks bigger too and i didnt get my period for march...

A: If you haven't been involved in any sexual activity since last time, and you've already had your period, there is NO possible way you can be pregnant. Your friend and you need to take Sex Ed, if it's available at your school. Either that or attain some level of common sense.

Yeah, Sex Ed. is available at our school. Maybe you oughta brush up on it, because it is a known fact there is no way you can have your period if you're pregnant unless your body has aborted the fetus. Do that, and try taking an English grammar course too. /rant

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Q: ok..i stole a bottle of perfume,earings,keychain,lipgloss,2 rings, (this was formyself) i also helped out my friend steal her stuff and she helped me steal mine. I never stole anything before..and im kinda feeling bad now. the stuff i took was probably worth $15 or $20 altogether. is there a way i can make myself feel better and get rid of he guilt..besides returning it. And is it true that people steal stuf until they get caught? because ii dont want to make a habitt out of this. have any of you stolen anything before?

A: Well, you shouldn't have stolen in the first place, but I think you know that. I would return the stuff to the store WITH money for what you stole and apologize to them for stealing. They probably won't "turn you in" or anything as long as you return the items and pay for what you stole. Just, don't steal again. You're just asking to start a bad habit that has worse consequences than say, oh, biting your nails or something.

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Q: alright so last month around feb 9th my boyfriend fingered me and i wasnt sure if he had anything on his fingers or not..well i freaked out because my period didnt come till feb 28!! (and im positive it was my period not just spotting) well this month i havent got my period yet and its april tommorow..i havent done ANYTHING whatsoever with my bf at all this month. maybe my period is just late because i didnt end my last period till march 6 or 7th. im not sure. so ive been REALLY freaking out about this. and today i took at pregnancy test and it said i wasnt pregnant. but what if it was lying? could i be pregnant? the test only costed 10$ so it was kind of cheap..

A: Um...well, first of all, periods are never, ever regular. They come at the worst times and sometimes don't even come at all just to be the little bitchy things that they are. Don't worry, if you already had your period after you and your boyfriend "did stuff", and you absolutely positively did not do anything this month, there's no way you can be pregnant. Also, I dunno how old you are, but I'll go ahead and throw this out in the open to anyone who may read this: If you're not old enough to face the consequences that come with sex/sexual things, you probably shouldn't be doing them. 'K, kiddies?

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Q: Does anybody know a way to get rid of a sour milk smell? I spilled coffee with milk in it, and didnt even realize it until it started to smell...I've cleaned up the mess, burned incense, sprayed odor remover, I've tried everything, but my room still reeks. Anything I can do?

A: Febreeze works wonders, m'dear. Gets rid of the nastiest smells (yes...it even gets rid of the reek of cat urine). Wonderful stuff, 'tis.

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Q: I can never eat breakfast- one because I'm a bit lazy because I'm tired and two because I'm not a big fan of it, but I know it's unhealthy not to eat it and I know you can gain weight from not eating it because then you pig out at lunch and the rest of the day. Any suggestions [besides fruit] and please note that I'm on a tight scheduale and don't have alot of time to eat or prepare it [no cereal suggestions, please]

A: Recently scientists discovered that eating yogurt every day can actually help you lose weight over a period of a few months. Extra incentive to eat it now, eh? Well, yogurt is good, especially if you're on the go and need something quick. You could eat a healthy cheese omelet and a glass of milk (eggs take less than a minute to cook). Eat some peanut butter toast with blackberry jam. Eat a bagel with strawberry cream cheese. Eat anything, so long as you eat something! Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Eating breakfast can help you have more energy throughout the day (so you won't feel like you need to pig out at lunch or the rest of the day) and it can help you concentrate (helps you especially if you have nasty icky first hour tests at school). Hope my suggestions were appealing to you! Best wishes...(I guess?)

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Q: my friend wanted to know if getting braces affects kissing ???

A: Ha, I thought it would too. My boyfriend and I both have braces, and haven't gotten stuck (yet :]). Believe me, it's just a silly myth. As long as you're kissing right (ex., not trying to knock your teeth together) you should be fine. Have fun!

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Q: In high school, we get to choose which language we want to take- French or Spanish. I signed up for Spanish, but I'm having second thoughts. I like French a lot more, but I want to do what's best for me. Does anyone have any pros or cons for taking a certain language, or just general advice on what I should do? Thanks!

A: Stay with Spanish. I assume you live in the United States? If so, taking Spanish is CRUCIAL. Over the next few years, Hispanics are going to amount to almost 50% of the United States population, and you're going to need Spanish to communicate with people EVERYWHERE. Spanish would be much more useful than French, so I would definitely stick with that. But, what does my opinion matter? I guess overall stick with the one you think will be of most use to you.

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Q: the song "the war drags on" by Donovan, i just can't quite get it through my head what its meaning is? im not all that into war, but i love the song does anyone know the point he is trying to make?

A: I'm sorry, but I've never really listened to Donovan, so I can't help. :( But, I can tell you where you can look for some meanings behind songs. Go to http://www.songmeanings.net. That's a really good site to look it up on. Hope that helps you a bit!

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Q: Be4 anyone reads this that is a punk i have nothing agints you. i just dont understand you.
My problem is that my BESTEST friend in the whole world was like a pretty girl and was well prepy and now all she wants to do is be a sk8 boreder and wear black and she is always like pink is and evil color! She used to let me brush her hair and put her make up on but now she wont even let me touch her. I think that are relationship is floating away and i never wont that to happen. I know she has a right to be her own person but i dont like the person she os becoming and I dont want to change her bak its just i wont to understand wats going on with her and y she want to change all of a sudden i just am confused plz help me dont let our friendship fade wat should i do to figure this out and be able to understand her again.
-confused-

A: You may not like the person she's becoming, but it seems that person is her. She's an individual person, and (not that I'm saying you are, but I'm just trying to get it out there) you can't really force someone to be what they're not. If she's grown farther away from "prep" (I hate using labels...c'mon people, they're for soup cans, not humans) culture, just accept it. Chances are she's growing up and experimenting with different (*groans* Society today...) groups. As for your friendship, just continue the one you have. Just because you don't share alot of same interests doesn't mean you can't still be friends! And as far as understanding her, just...talk to her. Get to know her. Ask her the simplest things, such as "What's your favorite color NOW?" and such to get to know her "new" self. I really hope this helps you work out things with your friend. Get back to me if you have any additional questions.

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Q: ok so my pic for my colum is 15k in all but it wont like how should i say.....SHOW UP!! its really starting to bug me does anybody know how i can fix it..i tried www.photobucket.com but you need a username and password..

thnx ill rate high!

A: Get a free geocities account, upload your picture to your account, and link it from there.

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Q: I was just worried because I try and try to do my work but I still fail, and now I might fail the hole year, what should I do? Can anyone help me?

A: The keys to making good grades are:

1) Paying good attention during class lectures.
Make sure you take LOTS of notes. Believe me, this will DRAMATICALLY change your grades.

2) Study study study!!! Remember those notes I told you to take? Go over them and highlight the most important things. Study the highlighted stuff. Make note cards. Go over it and over it and over it. Take...30 minutes a night and just read your notes.

These two keys will really help you. Just try it! I hope you do better in school. If you need any more help, just ask!

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Q: Hi, I like the group ICP and my girlfriend doesn't, she doesn't like it because it has killing in it, she hates it. Should I stop liking it or just keep listening to it, I just wanna make her happy, what should I do??

A: Just because your girlfriend doesn't like it doesn't mean you have to stop listening to it. If she just hates the sound of it (I myself don't really love ICP, but I can stomach it if I have to) just don't listen to it around her. Listen to it all you want to at home. That will make her happy, I'm sure. My boyfriend likes Slipknot almost to points of obsession, and I'm not in love with it, but I can deal with it. We sort of...even out. He doesn't like Coldplay and I do, but he listens to it sometimes like I listen to his Slipknot stuff. Just compromise with her.

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Q: could someone give me the names of some really upbeat songs that make you smile when you hear them. they don't have to be a new song I go for the oldies too.

A: Almost all of Outkast's songs make me smile when I hear them. Ex., "Hey Ya!" is a great song to listen to for happiness. "The Chicken Song" by AFI makes me laugh out loud. Um...hm, how about "Mr. Jones" by Counting Crows? Ha, "Just Lose It" puts a smile on my face. Eminem is pretty darn stupid. Ask me for some more, it's kind of late so my brain activity level is at 0. Hope these songs are good suggestions, though.

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Q: there is this one song that i like but i dunno who sings it or what it's called. it goes '' ladies hands up let me see you shake your stuff fellas hands high '' its a woman that sings it and sounds kinda like rap or r&b ?

A: I looked it up. The song's "Ladies" by an artist named Sarai. ;-) Hope this helps!

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