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 :)

advice

what are some good books to read that are like The Clique novels?

Gossip Girls.
The It Girls.
The A List.
Wondergirls.
The Principles of Love.

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Whats the best body scrub and lotion that will make my skin silky smooth.

Bath & Body works.
They've got a bunch to choose from
and they really do work.

Also, I use Aveeno because I have Eggzema,
and it works amazingly, too.

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i searched google for like everything, and i cant find a place to listen or watch michelle branch's "come to find you" do you know a place where i can ??

There's no video yet.
She's set to release one and the actual single,
when the Gossip Girls series comes out in the fall.

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It's the first time to contact you but I really need yr advice here specially I need such advice from a mature female. I'm 26 years old from Egypt and I'm in love with a women 25 years my senior. She is from TX. We first met in a chat room and we were very nice to each other. Actually I met her after some emotional troubles and depression I was stuck in before our meet with 12 months or more but after I met this women I really found a life should be lived and she helped me to heal my soul. We know each other since last March 2006 and after 3 months we both felt that chemistry between us and she was the first telling me that she die at me and she loves me (as I think), and I also was feeling the same way. She only has one 23 years old daugther who's working in another state, so my lover stays alone at home and she told me that she has met before other guys in chat rooms and most of them told her that they love her also and want to marry her and she had told me that before telling me that she loves me. When she has told me about those guys I explained her that there are alot of guys from outside the US who use this way to get marry with women from the US or Europe for immigration purposes.

I told her that I'll not be ready to leave my country now because I have family here I have to take of and I cannot leave them and she suggested to come and live here but I also found it not good idea because life her is not easy at all.

I have a job here and I like it and I'm afraid if I'll move to the US that I'll never find a similar job but I told my lover that I'm ready to work in any job and will not a problem.

She also as most of the older women have worries about the comments of the friends and family after she talked to them and there are some with and others are against. Her daughter has no rejection for this matter and all she wants is to find her Mom is happy in her life after 2 bad marriages she suffered from.

I know that you will find this a crazy idea because the age difference between us but I see her as the most beautiful women on earth and I guess she finds me that kindhearted young man who loves her and wants to spend the rest of his life with her. But believe me, I don't mind with her age or the other people's opinion even we talked about having children and I told her that I don't want kids because this could be dangerous to her life and all I want is she.

So, please give me yr advice and I'm waiting for any other details or explains you might need.

Regards,

M. AAMER

First of all, I don't find this crazy at all.
But that may be because I'm a strong believer in love and I always wish for it to work out for not only myself, but all others that have questions or trouble with it.

Well I'm going to use my favorite quote here:

"We do not get unlimited chances
to have the things we want and this I know,
nothing is worse than missing an oppurtunity
that could've changed your life."

This really isn't something most of us could answer.
This is your decision.
Do you want to risk it all for love?
Do you want to leave your family behind?

but again, refering to my quote above,
nothing is worse than missing an opportunity that could've changed your life forever.

You will most likely be able to find a job that satisfies you in America.
If you have expirience in the area you are in now,
it will make it even easier.

You need to talk to her and decided these things, because either way (her moving to be with you or you moving to be with her) will be life changing.
You need to look at all aspects,
Whose moving will have the bigger impact on not only themselves but the other as well?

And as for the opinions of others,
they shouldn't matter.
They don't matter.
Others don't understand the love you have,
therefore, they shouldn't judge you :]
I hope this helps, even in the least.
&& Good luck!

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does anyone know any good quotes sites on xanga?! thanks

Go to blogrings, type in quotes, and a bunch of sites will come up.

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Hey! Well I'm looking for new sneakers, and they have to be flyyy lol. So I was looking at these:

http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=29874&itemType=PRODUCT&iMainCat=121&iSubCat=557&iProductID=29874

^^what do you think?

Additional suggestions would be greatly appreciated :]].

I love them.
I'd wear them.
Pretty fly if you ask me ;]

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so i have a song stuck in my head and i have no idea what it is. but i like it.:] it goes something like...


Maybe weeee
why can't wee

& then after it might say ever seem to give it a another try.

idk i could be wrong with that last part.
but its a slow rock type song and it is sung by a guy if this helps.
but anything would help. please and thank you.

Writing On The Wall by Underoath?
Try that and let me know.

And next time you can sue
letssingit.com
or
azlyrics.com :]


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Why do most people hate cheerleaders?


I don't understand it at all.


please help me!

People are stereotypical.
I don't hate cheerleaders personally,
but a lot of people do.
It's because they're always portrayed as snotty, rude, and stuck up.
This dosen't mean that they all are, neccessarily, because some cheerleaders are the nicest people you'll ever meet.
Like I said, it's stereotypical and how cheerleaders are portrayed in movies, televison, etc. is how people view them in real life.

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Lately i've been reading alot, but i dont know what books i should read because i've read all the ones i have. I'm 15/f and i like almost any book. i've read the sisterhood of the traveling pants and i like that kind of book, but i also am reading some book right now that's about jewish kids but its actually not bad.

don't send me a website that has "top books" or soemthing. i want you to recommend from experience. thank you!

Reading is my fav :]
This Lullaby- Sarah Dessen.
That was by far, one of the best books I've ever read in my life.
Someone Like You by Sarah Dessen was amazing.
The Realm of Possibilty- David Levithan.
A simply amazing book.
Those are my top 3 recommendations.
Twilight- Stephanie Meyer.
All American Girl- Meg Cabot.
The Principles of Love- Emily Franklin.
A Rose For Melinda- Lurlene McDaniel.
If We Kiss- Rachel Vail.

The Gossip Girl series.
The Clique series.

I've read and enjoyed all of these books and I hope you enjoy them as well.

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14/f, if it matters (:
i want to find songs like these;
When I Go Down - Relient K
Save Us - Cartel
Gravity - John Mayer

my friend died last friday, her funeral is thursday, and i'm supposed to make a CD of songs like that,

like, rock-ish, but slow songs, and sad.
thanks in advance for any help

I'm so sorry about your friend.

Here are songs I came up with:
When You're Gone- Avril Lavigne.
Your Gurdian Angel- Red Jumpsuit Apparatus.
Rooftops- Lostprophets.
When It Rains- Paramore.
Straightjacket Feeling- The All-American Rejects.
Open Your Eyes- Snow Patrol.
Wonderful Life- Gwen Stefani.
Broken Man- Boys Like Girls.
You're Making It Come Alive- My Favorite Highway,
I Will Follow You Into The Dark- Death Cab For Cutie.
Safe & Sound In Phone Lines- A Change Of Pace.
The Last Something That Meant Anything- Mayday Parade.
Long Way To Happy- Pink.
Say The Word- The Classic Crime.
Wonderwall- Oasis.

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hello, i went to find out my color shceme at my local suit place, and they looked at me like i had three heads. how do i find out what colors suit me, ? ill try to add some pictures...hope itll helps













1i think the first time i posted this, i messed up, so mods please forgive me.

I took a fashion class this year,
and we learned that so I'll try helping you out.

It's kind of complicated, but...
What you have to do is expiriment (spelling?)
You have to take clothes of different colors, hold them up to you and see which ones satisfy you.
Do you want a color that brings out your eyes?
A Color that slims you?

Try these websites for more help:
http://www.clothingfitmodel.com/clothing-color-wheel.html

http://members.aol.com/mbastyle/web/colors.html


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anyone know any sites that give you ring tones for free?

EDIT.
ok. I'm sorry that my answer wasn't what you wanted to hear.
It just annoyed me I got scammed, so I figured I'd help others not get scammed.
Maybe this website those two others gave you really works.
I don't know, I don't test it.
I also can do what Laura Michelle can,
but like she said,
you didn't say what kind of phone you had.
And don't swear at me,
I'll report you next time for being rude and using profanities (spelling?)

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how do you tease your hair? i want to be like poofy at the top, but straight on the bottom. :]k' thanxx

Flip your head over,
liek your putting your head between your knees kind of.
And the back of your hair.
That should make it somewhat poofier :]

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When I play my music, sometimes the album doesn't match the song. It's very confusing and very frustrating. What can I do to fix this?

Are you using iTunes or what?
We can't really answer until you give us more specifics.

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Ok, I have an average rating of 5 on my advice column, and I've been rated 18 times. Not saying that I mind, but you always see people on here being accused of "sugar-coating" the advice they give. I personally always despised sugarcoaters, but this got me thinking, what if I am one? In real life, I am a superduper nice person, sometimes I let people walk all over me, so I guess it would make sense if I am a little bit too nice when giving advice.

This has really been bothering me. I am not sure what to do, but I don't really have the heart to bitch at someone (sorry for the language), but at the same time I don't want to be considered a sugarcoater. I want my ratings to be fair and not high because I was being nice, but high because I gave good advice.

Any feedback about this would be very much appreciated =)

So your question is...
I'll try to give you feedback.
People who sugarcoat are out for ratings.
I think,
if you can't handle the truth- don't ask the question.
If you can't give the truth- don't answer it.

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heyy my friend has a problem

She is 15 & is crazy about her brothers best friend who is 16/17.
They have kissed at partys and her brother doesn't know about it but her brother knows that she likes him and has said that hes not letting them go out.

Her brothers best friend has said that he would go out with her if it wasnt for her brother but that her brothers friendship comes before any girl, so as long as her brother disapproves he will not go out with her, even though he has already kissed her behind his back.

She doesnt understand like where she stands and she cant get over him because she knows he feels something for her..

And her brother has sed that if they did go out he would hurt his friend.. i wont go into it but she would feel awful for ruining their friendship and getting him hurt..

She is getting really worked up about it and i dont know what to suggest.. any ideas??

thankyoo much appreciated.. x

Has she asked her brother why?
I mean, hello, maybe he's got a reputation for hurting girls or something along those lines?
So common sense, talk to her brother.

But if he has nothing bad to say,
I'd, still, talk to him.

Explain to him she has genuine feelings for him.
Maybe even get this guy to talk to her brother, too. That way, he can see both points of view in the situation.
And maybe (hopefully?) he'll understand and let them go out. If it makes them both happy, why should he try and stop it?
I hope this helps.

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what's the song from the first gossip girl commercial. its a girl singing in a high voice??

Was it 'Come To Find You'
By Michelle Branch?

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its by mcr it says

"because u never learned a god d*** thing, its just a sad song with nuthin to say"

does anyone know what that song is plzz help its driving me insane!!!

letssingit.com

try that.

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physical tomorrow! i need gardasil [cervical cancer shot], blood test [just a small amount, and no i dont need to fast], TB test, and checking for anemia or anemic...[that thing where u dont eat veggies].

I recently got 5 vaccines and they barely hurt...but do those shots/tests hurt? gardasil, blood test, anemic/anemia checking, and TB test. and do they hurt more/less than vaccines?

by the way: the blood test is done on a finger for us.

please give DETAILED answers, and i can rate 5's.

I can only tell you about blood tests.
They aren't that bad
and that's what they sue to test if you're anemic or not.
I had to get that recently because my mother is convinced I'm anemic =/
Anyways..
and I've gotten a TB text,too.

And according to my mom ,who is a nurse, they barely hurt and almost nobody complains about any pain or uncomfortability (if that's a word?)

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um im getting teen vogue for the first time.. is it a good magazine for 13 year old girls? it looks pretty sophisticated but i got this deal in the mail and it looks pretty cool.. but i need some opinions. like in the deal i get 12 free issues after paying 10 dollars and i also get a free cute looking bag. i put the stuff im supposed to put in the bag, but on the letter thingy im confused.. how do they know where the mail came from? how do they know where to send it back to? it doesnt say my house number or anything.. i dont want to just mail it and not get anything back! so like.. is it supposed to be that way and theres some secret method how they know which thingy goes for your house or do i just write in a random spot my house location? thanks!

and what types of styles are in teen vogue normally? and dont tell me to go on the site.. i did but... idk i just like peoples opinions better.

It's a good magazine,
I get it every month :]
They have a lot of different types of style.
It varies month to month.

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