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Q: My alarm wakes me up every morning at 6:00; but I usually hit the snooze button until like 6:40. How can I make myself wakeup and kick the urge to press snooze and go back to bed?

I have this problem too, so what I do now is set my alarm to 5:15, so you can press the snooze button all the time and you'll wake up 45 minutes later....like always...but this time it'll actually be 6! Cool right? Try it, it works.

Q: the last few days ive been eating a lot, i never feel hungry.about 2 days ago i weighed myself, then i weighed myself today,and i had lost a pound.i havent excersied at all and ive been eating A LOT.why am i losing weight from eating so much junk food, and is it a good thing?

Your metabolism might just be high. Which is good. Just because you ate a lot in a few days, doesnt mean that you'll gain weight right away. The weight might show up later. Just watch what you eat and you should still be fine. =)

Q: i get good grades in class but the only time i hurt myself and my grades are when i get very lazy to do my hw i always wait till the last minute...is there anyway i can prevent laziness??or do my hw when im suppose to??

The only way to stop or prevent from procrastinating is to not do it anymore and stick with it. You just have to practice. Lets say you have homework due the next day but you've been dying to answer this question from advicenators...go for the homework so you have the rest of the day to do whatever you want.

Do this everytime and after a while, it wont seem hard at all!

Just put it in your head that school's almost over, you'll have the whole summer to relax if you just work really hard this next month or so. And also you cant fail, becuase failing bad!

I have problems with this too, I need to do my homework right now actually.

Q: i have another cell phone question: if i did add a line for 10 dolalrs with my family, does that mean that we have the same number, or different ones. (the family plan)

I have the family plan, you all have different numbers and different cell phones =)

Q: i am planning to go to planned parenthood tomorrow to get some birth control pills and iand an ememergy pill. can someone tell me what to saw or do when i go. i am goin alone and this is my first time.

I wouldent know from personal experience but my friend went in there. They first take a pregnancy test to make sure your not pregnant, then they give you whatever you want. My friend got a year supply of birth control pills and condoms for free. You could also ask for the emergency pill too. Bascially just go in there and tell them you want some protection and they'll take care of you.

Be safe!

Q: what should i do for my 16th birthday this friday?!! :]
i dont want to have a party but i want to go out..but where! i have to go out to dinner with my family..and i cant drive yet but any ideas?
thanks!!

Hi, look at these previously asked questions and see if you find any ideas.

http://www.advicenators.com/qview.php?q=367619
http://www.advicenators.com/qview.php?q=364767
http://www.advicenators.com/qview.php?q=349418
http://www.advicenators.com/qview.php?q=263582
http://www.advicenators.com/qview.php?q=179984

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Q: When I erturn from away on AIM, sometimes I get this message that says that my screename has been signed on in 2 different locations. I am worried that someone has my password and is going on to my s/n. When I go to change my password I have to answer this question that says: Who is your favorite singer. And I totally forget what I put down! Anyone know how else I can change my password?

You can re-set your password.
On the AIM sign on screen,
it has a link that says "Forgot your password?"
Click it....
It takes you to a website, fill out the information....hopefully this will work!

And yeah someone else has your password, or if you go on AIM on your cellphone...then it's just remembering you being signed on from your phone.

Q: Is there anyway you can get some people to not read the questions you ask on Advicenators?

No, if you ask a question to the whole website...everyone can read it. But when more questions come in the question will eventually not show up anymore.

If you ask a question to only one person, it shows up on there column for however long it stays there. But when they answer more questions, your question will eventually go to their next page on their column.

Your best bet is to answer someone directly if you really dont want that many people reading your question.

But everything is anonymous, the only people who know who asked the questions are Level two moderators and up. So theres nothing to worry about! =)

Q: i have this picture i like of me. and i want to put it on my site. but it says the file size is too big. and that it cant go over 15K. if i make it any more smaller - your not gonna be able to see it. is there a way to change the size [ k ] without making my picture smaller? or if its just a little smaller - it should be fine too. pleasehelppp.

You could use HTML to put it under "Profile Settings". You know where you talk about yourself..."Hi I'm _____ and I have a cute little puppy and I like giving advice"

Well go to www.photobucket.com, sign up.
Log in and Upload your picture(s).
Under your picture, it should say "URL" w/ a long url Copy that URL.
Use this code under profile settings.

*img src= URL HERE*

Replace first * with < and last * with >
It wont work if you dont replace the *
Replace URL HERE with the actual URL.

The picture should show up on your column, however the "We'd love to see a picture of you!" still shows up, so maybe put an icon in that spot?

Q: hi, im wondering if any1 knows a reliable and safe place to look up forgein exchange students. see, my family was thinking about hosting somebody from new zeland or sending me to france. we were leaning towards the sending me out thing because it would be a cool experience. i found this one website and the people even sent me the information, but my mom isnt satisfied. she wants a site with government approval or somethign big like that. does anybody know a really good exchange program??

I agree with the person below me, usually high schools have student exchange programs and they are 100% reliable and safe. If your school doesn't offer any programs, you can ask them for help in finding one. I'm sure they'll be fine with giving you references.

Your mom is right with finding websites online, it could be very dangerous, especially with psychos and pediphiles all over the internet.

So try your highschool and good luck.

Q: When I sign on to your screen name on a cell phone, does that cost money or will they only charge you if you send IM's? And does it cost money if people IM me but I don't open the IM (like a text message)?

It just charges you if you use IMs. It's 10 cents per IM, it can get pretty expensive. I used to have it and my mom had to pay like $200 so yeah it sucks.

If you get unlimited text messages, it counts for Instant Messaging too.

Be sure to double check with your cell phone provider.

Q: Hi i am 15/f

and I was just reading about job offer in Etnies girl website and they said...

Qualifications
-A minimum of three years experience within Graphic Design with a strong emphasis in girls/women\'s branding and design.
-Needs to work well independently, have excellent follow through skills and self-initiative.
-Candidates must be proficient in Quark, Illustrator, and Photoshop. *This is not an entry-level position.
-Strong, quick, & creative Graphic Designers are needed to thrive in a deadline driven environment.

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and since me only being 15, and do not have ANY experience...I was wondering where i can get a head start on it because I really want to prepare for the future, since i doubt my family can support me on money when i go to college...So I was wondering if there is any job offer that doesnt pay, (yes i am that desperate), internship or anything where i can get experience???
Or any design contests?

Please let me know. (by the way, is there any way you do internship or job through internet because you dont live in same state or anything? and since that's the position i am in...sine i cant drive or move as i pleases)

Thanks so much in advance!

For experience, I think you should just start making "fake" buisness websites or make a buisness website for somebody you know that needs one.

If you make these websites, you can use them as a portfolio to show people that are intrested in hiring somebody for webdesign.

If you have a myspace, go under "Classifieds" (The last option on the same like where "Home - Browse - Search" is. Make sure your in the correct city, go under "Jobs" and there should be "Web Deisgn". Post an ad saying you'll be willing to do a website for free. Tell them to message you.

Make sure you practice a lot before this, though.

You can also post an ad under "For Sale", under "free" since you are doing this website for free.

Hopefully someone will find you and ask you for help. And if you dont have a myspace, I suggest you get one!

Good luck.

Q: Me and my bf had sex without a condom and he cummed inside me..i was on my period though and it ends in two days. I figure i should be ok because sperm only can survive inside you for 3-5 days right? and the egg for next month wont be coming down for a couple weeks right? should i be worried or am i most likely not pregnent?

There is always a chance of you becoming pregnant if you did not use a condom, even if you were on your period or whatever else is happening in your body.

In a month or so, you should take a pregnancy test. Just to be safe!

Q: ok, i'm doing a large english project and my topic is eating disorders. i have to try and prove that its a mental disorder and not just, "i'm fat, i should become anerxic." i have to take 70 notes on it. any proof/opinons i could use. any HELPFULL, REALLY HELPFUL websites
because i've been on lots of websites. 5's to any good help thank you soooo much!

I don't know if this will help you any, but this customer at my work told me she was a nurse for anoerexic girls and boys and she gave me lots of information. If you can, go to your local hospital and talk to nurses who specialize in eating disorders.

Websites:
http://www.healthyplace.com/Communities/Eating_Disorders/type_anorexia_nervosa_1.asp

http://mentalhelp.net/poc/center_index.php?id=46

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anorexia_nervosa

Basically every website you go to are opinions/proof that its not just physical -- its mental too.

Also, search google images for "eating disorders" to look for proof through pictures.

Q: I go to a public highschool in Philadelphia & I'm in 11th grade. I'm a good student and I usually do well with grades. I failed one class, Chemistry, this year. This is the first time I've ever failed and it's a major subject. I really do not want to go to summer school, so is there any other way to make up the credit? I want to graduate on time and it's really senseless to go to summer school for 1 class that I failed by a few points.

I failed chemistry too, but only half of it =D
You can go to your counselor and ask him/her if you can take the class next year and somehow fit it into your senior-schedule. Maybe you can drop a class you dont really need (Like an elective). Talk to your counselor about it, thats what my school does so maybe it will work for you too.

Q: well i want to lose weight on my legs thighs especially and i want to do it quickly any ideas please help. my self esteem is lowering as we speak because people say im fat and i know i am but its killing me inside and i need help with losing the weight exercizing or i might just not eat. ill rate 5's.

Not eating will make you lose weight but it causes death so unless you want to die...not eating at all shouldent be an option.

You can visit this website, www.am-i-fat.com
It has exercise calcualtors, advice, charts to see how overweight you are and what your ideal weight should be. You can also read about the low carb lifestyle by visiting www.lowcarbcafe.com if your intrested in anything like ATKINS OR SOUTH BEACH.

Just watch what you eat; Cut out sodas, juice, all junk food and eat your basic three meals a day w/ healthy snacks in between (Apples, handful of peanuts, etc.) Dont eat big meals, make your portions small && of course, exercise! Exercise doesn't have to be boring/not fun...if you like any sport or if you like to dance..your exercising!

Hopefully I helped and please dont end up not eating at all.

Q: My period hasnt come yet. (I did not have sex) It was supposed to happen 2 weeks ago, and Im not sure if thats a natural thing to skip every once in a while, or if its a real problem. Is it abnormal or normal?

It's normal, and since your 14 you probably havent had your period for that long(Maybe like two years?) Around that age thats when I skipped a few periods too..dont worry about it. When your older, like 18+ thats when your period starts being more accurate.

Enjoy the free time you have!
Go swimming ;-)

Q: can you somehow find out who'ss added you as a favorite? thanks

Under your "Welcome [username] !" on the left side, there is a link that says "Favorite Columnists". Click that, and you can view your favorites and under it is the list of people who have added you as a favorite.

Q: i'm sooo bored can anyone give me ideas what to do instead of watching TV cause mine is broken =( so what should i do i'm soooo bored...

Go on myspace, search for hott guys.
www.ebaumsworld.com
Go to the mall with friends.
Clean your room.
Play board games like Monopoly.
Cook or bake some food.
Go online shopping (Ebay or your favorite stores website)