Hey Just wondering when you all started wearing makeup regularly. i am a high school freshman and dont wear makeup, but i do want to start. just wondering who old everyone else was when they started!
I started late in grade 10. Before that, I didn't even wear any to dances (not that I went to many). And my classmates tended to bug me to wear it, so I of course had to wait until they STOPPED bugging me to actually give in because I'm stubborn like that.
But even now I don't wear any, more often than not. And my skin is far from perfect, but I don't care; I don't wear makeup because it can be a pain. If I'm going somewhere to an appointment or something, I do, but if it's just out for a walk, there's no point.
If you want to start, then start. I suggest starting out gradually and practicing at home, but IF you planned on doing something more dramatic, after the holidays is probably ideal because you've had a break from everyone, so it doesn't seem so oddly sudden.
Have fun with it!
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Ok so recently i've had really bad dandruff and ive been scrubbing my scalp really hard everytime i take a shower but it seems like i have more flakes everytime. I used head and shoulder before and it didn't really help. Now i'm using pantene shampoo and condition. Please help.
Try Nizorol, or a tar-based shampoo (I prefer the Nizorol because it smells better). They cost a bit more, but they're formulated specifically for dandruff. Head and Shoulders, on the other hand, specialises in shampoo in general, not just the one specific type (assuming I have my facts correct).
The Nizorol has worked wonders for me, and if it works well enough, you don't even have to use it every time you wash your hair (in fact, using different stuff can actually help, I've found). The directions are all on the package, anyway.
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I am a teen victim of domestic violence. I am 15 years old and I live in the state of Florida, Volusia County. I really dont have the authority to do much. I dont have a job and my mother is taking her boyfriend (the abuser)s side over me. In my situation I was completely respectful until the abuser got up into my face and physically placed his hands on me. I then yelled and left the house. I tried to go back and talk to my mom about getting an injunction on him but she wont because she wants to be with him and says 'he' is in control because 'he' has "the money", supposedly my mom cannot live on her own without him. I am placed in the middle of this because I am her responsibility and I need help. I want to get him out of the house so I can move back in. I dont have family I can goto and I dont have many friends at all. If anyone has any information on this it would be greatly appriciated. ASAP
I think you need to talk to your school guidance counsellor. What your mother is doing is unacceptable, and it's not a situation you should be in. A guidance counsellor will have ideas of what to do and will be able to help you.
If you don't have a guidance counsellor to talk to, try a teacher that you trust, or another adult.
You shouldn't have to live somewhere you don't feel comfortable.
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15/f
okay well i know this guy let's call him "Dan". And we've made out and done some things but we weren't even in a real relationship and i told him that i wanted to be in one and that i wouldn't go any farther until we were in one. He tells me he wants to be friends with benifites and i'm all like no because i just can't stand those relationships. It's either you're with me or not. Then he tells "forget you then." And so i'm all like what ever i can find a better guy who'll respect me. Then when i was walking home he waited for me. The moment he saw me he walked towards me and was all like "sup?" I roll my eyes and walked past him like what ever. He was all like "you're just gonna walk away form me like that?" And i was all like yea.Then i just had to ask "why would you lie to me." because he said he'd never hurt me.The n he played stupid like what do you mean? and he asked if he could walk me home and i said i guess. but i was still mad. we talked and he said that he wasn't ready another girlfriend. So i'm all like ok that means we're not going to be anything. Then we went back to his house to talk somemore and he was all like we can kick it in the bathroom. and i'm all like wat? But we did and he said that his ex and him faught too much so he doesn't want commitment right now. Then i told him if we were in a F/B relationship i'm gonna get hurt again because he'll probably cheat on me. Then he tells me he swears he wouldn't and he hasn't ever since he's met me but i don't know if i can trust him.
So Please Help i don't know what to do, if i should drop him or stay with him.
Thanks!
I would drop his ass in an instant.
If he's not ready for commitment, I don't think he has the right to your benefits, if commitment is what you want.
If you weren't looking for commitment either, that would be one thing, but you seem to want a boyfriend. Don't settle for less.
Even if he suddenly decides he is ready for a relationship, I'd be weary about being intimate with him early on. It doesn't exactly sound like he's concerned with you so much as he is with his own sexual desires.
But ultimately, it's up to you. If you can live with a friends with benefits relationship and be HAPPY, then it's your decision to make.
Just don't settle. You're better than that.
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Last Thursday (Dec 7) I ordered a present from a website with the regular 7-13 day delievery.
On Monday (Dec 11) I recieved an email from them saying that gift was out of stock and they canceled the whole order.
Later that same day, I got another email saying they confused the item with another one; the item I had ordered wasn't really out of stock, they just got confused and thought it was. In the email, it said I'd have to completely re-order the present if I still wanted it (in which I do).
Whenever I went to the site to order it, I get a message saying "We cannot calculate shipping costs on site. Fax order to us". I sent them an email telling them "I am highly unsatisfied with your service. I was expecting to get this by Christmas without getting the express shipping. Now whenever I try to order the present, it says that the shipping cannot be calculated. What an inconvience."
My question is, would it be right for me to ask them to pay for my express shipping since it is their screw up?
Sorry if this is long/confusing. Don't hesitate to tell me to clarify. Thanks. :]
I definitely think it would be right of you, in fact, I'm surprised they didn't offer. And if they refuse, I would try and take my business elsewhere (although admittedly it sucks if you can't find what you want on a different site, or you find it but not at the same price).
They screwed up, and you shouldn't have to pay for it.
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Does anyone have any tips on how to stop cutting?
Ask yourself first why you're doing it--what it gives you. And don't just say that it feels good, look deeper than that. What's it accomplishing? How is it going to improve your life in the long run? Is it getting you where you want to be in life?
I suggest telling someone, even if it's someone online (preferable NOT another cutter, though) and making yourself be accountable to them for awhile. If you cut, you have to tell them. It's better if you have a therapist to do this with, at least in my experience. If you have to face him or her and say "yes, I cut" it makes you really think about it next time you pick up that blade and pause for a moment to decide whether or not it's worth it.
You don't have to go cold turkey, either, if that's not working for you. Start slowly--tell yourself you're only allowed two cuts in one session, and only one session per week, or something like that. Then gradually reduce what you allow yourself until you're not allowed to cut for a week, then two, and so on. It worked for me.
It's not easy, but asking for help, like you did, is the first step. If you really truly want it, you will be able to do it.
But understand ahead of time that you may falter. Admit it to yourself and make a plan of how you're going to get back on track. That way, if you do mess up, you won't totally give up. You'll get yourself back in a routine and prove to yourself that even if you aren't perfect, you can control this thing, and beat it.
Good luck.
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okay well, honestly, im seriously thinking aobut killing myself. my life is horrible. i swear half of the world hates me. i have the absolute worst life that anyone could ever live. i dont want to kill myself but its the only way everyone will stop being rude and making fun of me and everyone will be happy if i am dead. i know that i need to talk to someone about it but i just cant. please help me.
If you can't talk to someone about it, can you write to them about it?
When I was having a lot of trouble, before my diagnosis of Recurrent Major Depression, I knew I needed to talk to someone, but I was too scared. Instead, I wrote out what I wanted to say and handed it to my teacher, the one person I really felt like I could trust at that point.
Be forewarned--if you tell a teacher, he or she will be obligated to report it to a counsellor or someone who can help you. I understood this and gave her my blessing in my note because I didn't want her to feel guilty about having to do it.
Killing yourself will not make anyone happy, and I doubt anyone hates you. At worst, they see you as an easy target--that was one factor in my life, as well.
You owe it to yourself and those around you to give them a chance to help you. You're stronger than your emotions. You CAN get help, no matter how terrifying it sounds.
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i seriously need help. like i need someone to talk about stuff with. should i go to one of those counselors that you can tell all your problems in confidence with or is that not worth it?
I'm currently seeing a psychologist and it was a decision I'm glad I made. I saw her several years ago, too, when I was dealing with different issues.
They're trained to listen without judging, but also sometimes tell you the things you need to hear (in my situation this time, I NEEDED a gigantic kick in the butt and she was able to do that for me).
It's really a matter of finding a therapist you're compatible with. You're obviously not going to feel comfortable spilling your guts immediately, but if you feel like it's someone you CAN trust, you're on the right track. If you don't feel like you can trust him or her, move on and find someone else.
Good luck. It's totally worth it if you're willing to be honest and really want to change.
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I keep pondering whether God is supporting homosexuality, or opposing it. Many of my Christian friends have told me it's a sin to be homosexual, or bisexual for that matter, and according to the bible marriage is between a man and a woman. However, I always viewed it as God would accept you no matter who you are, or what you believe in. I am wondering which side I should take. I am not against homosexuality/bisexuality at all. I am befriended with many of them, and they don't bother me. It's just I am not sure which side is right, and which side I should go for. I need explainations on which side is better, even if it's based on opinion. Thanks in advance!
Edit:
In response to the response to me, I didn't mean argument in, well, an argumentative manner. I meant it more as referring to her point of view. Apologies for any misunderstanding.
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Have you ever seen a lesbian couple just holding each other? Have you ever seen them so casual and right together?
When you see that kind of love, it's hard to believe it could be wrong. I don't see how it could be. Love--what God supposedly wants above all--should not depend on colour or race or sexuality or gender or any of the above. It's pure. It's real.
And to respond to the argument below? See this site:
http://www.religioustolerance.org/hom_bibc1.htm
And keep in mind that Leviticus also prohibits a person from wearing mixed textiles (i.e. a cotton-polyester blend).
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hey this is embarrasign but the first time I had my period was 2 years ago and ever since then everyday (not when I have my period though) white stuff always come out of my vagina. It's really annoying because i'd feel uncomfortable feeling wet things on my underwear so I'd always wear those tiny pads which makes me have a camel toe sticking out. My cousin says that it's called a discharge or a yeast infection? Is thsi serious and what can I do about it? I have a boy doctor and I'm a lesbien so it's not like im forbidden near boys but it's because I'd get nervous near them and my cousin is lucky because her docter is a girl.
I have to disagree with the previous suggestion. Most doctors strongly recommend douching. It can upset the natural pH balance of your vagina and thus lead to easier infection. Besides, it doesn't do anything to help--it's best to just gently clean your vaginal area with water and a facecloth.
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hi.
im 13 and im like the youngist in my group of friends.
everyone else is like 14 or 15.
all my freinds but my have had sex already and i just started masterbaiting.
i strted my period about 7 monthe ago and i just got off my period yesterday.my friend said i need to learn to have an orgasm and let me borrow her vibrator.
when i used it, it made me start bleeding agin..
why is that?
On a semi-related note, you should NEVER share sex toys. If you must, you should at least use a condom on them. It's unhygienic and it could lead to spreading infections and even diseases.
Besides, would you really want your friend's vaginal fluid anywhere near your own? ;0)
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I am half christian, half jewish. However, for my beliefs, I choose to be 100% christian even though I celebrate both christmas and hanukkah. I believe in God and I pray every night and such. I'm not like a "go to church every sunday, read the bible" kind of person or anything, but I have been to church camps and little youth groups for about 6 years now. I have never doubted the Lord and still don't, but I just read a myspace blog of someone from my school who has different beliefs than me, which is fine, but some of the things he said really got me thinking. It wasn't about how he believed in the devil, it was mostly just about how he doesn't belive there is a God. I totally do don't get me wrong, but I am just confused all of a sudden. I still believe in the Lord but I am really worried because after reading that I was questioning my religion. I do not understand why, because my whole opinion that I had believed in for such a very long time is now confusing me after reading one little blog. I am scared..I don't want to be like this! I am a follower of Jesus and this is scaring me that I am all of a sudden confused about it! Please please please someone help me. Just explain it if its ever happened to you or maybe if you have any advice about what's really going on. I'm not sure what I'm really asking here, but just please give me any of your thoughts and advice. Thanks so much I really appreciate it!!!! 14/F by the way =)
It's normal to question your beliefs. I think that ultimately, by questioning, we strengthen what we DO believe, and it gives us more conviction.
I can sympathise. I've gone from agnostic, to atheist, to . . . I don't know what. I've never believed in God, nor in the Jesus that the Bible portrays, but rather Jesus simply as a good man. But now, I'm questioning my own arrogance in assuming that this is all there is to life.
If you follow your faith blindly, it's not really you believing, is it? It's you parroting what you've been told your entire life--what you dictated to yourself years ago when you were in an entirely different situation in your life.
Take your time and explore. A just god would not turn his back on you for wanting to decide, rather than just following, what to believe.
Explore all religions, not just Christianity and Judaism. Consider the common to the obscure, the deities to the Self. Consider it all, examine it all, and you will find what speaks to you.
You don't choose to believe something. You discover what you believe. And those beliefs will change.
Five years ago, two years even, I would have mocked anyone who told me I would consider attending church and trying to find my spiritual side. But things change, and it's not wrong to let your beliefs change with them.
Do what's in your heart.
After all, you can always return to Christianity, and when you do, you will know that your faith has been strengthened because you considered other viewpoints, and were ultimately swayed by whatever you've chosen.
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13/f
It seems like no matter what I do, I'm always tired! I try going to bed really early, but no matter what, it's always impossible for me to get out of bed the next morning. When I eventually get up, I'm tired for the rest of the day...I feel like I could just fall asleep standing! My mom won't let me take any type of caffine pills or drinks because she says they're not good for you all the time. What are some natural things or tips I can try that would help me be more awake and alert? Please help!
If the answers to the below questions are no (to avoid retyping them which would be a waste of everyone's time), you should definitely see your doctor. He or she might want to test you for illnesses such as mono and maybe even sleep apnea or depression--that can affect sleep.
Take careful note of your daily routine for a week or two. Write down when you eat and when you sleep and any exercise or extra curriculars, then see if there's any connection to how tired you are.
You haven't said how long this has been going on, or if it started suddenly. If it happened gradually, it's probably not as big a concern as if it began suddenly with no noticeable cause--in that case, I would get to the doctor as soon as you can.
Don't let it go without attention for too long--I have an illness that makes me feel exhausted and it took a long time to diagnose, so the sooner you get it talked about and checked out, the better.
Of course, you definitely want to try the tips mentioned below first--it might just be a normal part of growing up. Research has proven that teenagers require more sleep, AND their biological clock is such that they don't peak until later in the day than adults and children do.
One last thing--apples have been said to provide as much of an effect as caffeine when it comes to waking you up! Not sure if it's true, but they always help me feel better.
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15/f
For our final for PE we have to write an essay on what job we aspire to have and how we plan to get there. I know that i want to become a young child/teenage counsoler, and i probably will want to work in a school. So i have a few questions.
What's the difference between a counsoler,psychologist, and a psychiatrist?
From the discription that i gave which title fits it best?
What would be some good colleges in the US, not to far from, or in califorina for this type of trianing?
Any other information would be awesome, thanks so much!
A psychologist is someone with a degree (it depends on the area for the type necessary) to allow them to practice psychology--basically, talk therapy. They also have the training to experiment and develop new theories.
Psychiatrists have medical degrees and can thus prescribe medication. They tend to focus more on the chemical and physical aspect of mental illness than the actualy talk therapy. Someone wanting marriage counselling, for instance, would be unlikely to visit a psychiatrist.
A counsellor--I'm not positive about this one. I BELIEVE a counsellor is someone who doesn't have sufficient accreditation to call themselves a psychologist or psychiatrist. Psychologists and psychiatrists are often referred to as counsellors, despite their official names.
If you want to work in school, you'd probably be best taking a psychology course because I don't know of any schools that need psychiatrists (although I could be wrong). Or, you could consider educational counselling, but that relates more to courses than it does to actual therapy.
I can't help you with the colleges because, well, I'm Canadian.
I do know that the course to becoming any of those isn't a short one. In Canada, at least, you have to first obtain your undergraduate (Bachelor's) degree in an honours program, then take your Masters degree. Both involve a thesis. Depending on the province you live in, some psychology students also need to get their Ph.D before they can legally call themselves psychologists.
I imagine psychiatrists require even more intensive schooling.
You might also want to look into social work. I don't know how it would relate to working in a school because it was something I dismissed fairly early on in my own career research, but it might suit your needs.
Good luck.
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okay, i have this american eagle pass thingy.
every three months you get a certain percent off clothing there.
lets say i spend like $122, and i got 20% off. how would i figure out the price with 20% tooken off.
i need like full detail steps that are simple. im not that great at math.
Alternatively, you can skip the subtraction and find 80% of $122.
You know that 100-20 equals 80, so that's the percentage that you'll actually be paying. Then, as said below, you multiply by that number as a fraction: 122 * 0.8 = 97.4 (not 96.4 as the person below me said--I suspect it was a typo).
Both ways are equally effective, I just prefer this one because there are fewer steps.
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hey y'all, im writing a persuasive speech called "why you should forward emails?" do you have any really good arguments? or maybe good "persuasive-lines" like "with just on klick you could change a life" or maybe a good introduction.. i was thinking of beginning with a story.. like "PICTURE YOURSELF..BLABLABLA..and you really need money for that operation.. and bla bla bla.. and AOL (or something) has agreed to give you 5 cents evertytime your emails is being forwarded.." you know what i mean? to pull them in and make sure they're really listening by drawing a picture for them at first, making them see it happen to THEMSELVES so they'll be affect?
I just want opinions - so if you've got one! GREAT! and other suggestions would be great too! :D
Well I hate to say it, but no one gives anyone five cents every time an email is forwarded. First of all, it's impossible to track them, second of all, why would they? It doesn't make sense.
The only arguments I can think of are for funny or touching emails. They might brighten someone's day or make them feel special and loved.
Sorry I can't be more help, but the reality is, there aren't many reasons to forward emails unless there's something particularly entertaining about them.
Oh, and for the record? The Bonsai Kitten thing is also a hoax, if you hadn't been aware of that.
snopes.com is a good place to check the validity of forwarded emails, as well as other urban legends.
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im making a physic formula, and i know you're not allowed to give homework help, but maybe you could just get me started? cause i really don't knwo what to do AT ALL. We're supposed to make a formula that explains how L depends on h. ok? And L is the distance a marble falls from an inclinded plane, and h is teh height of the inclined plane. Now the thing is, my teacher said the formula should be something like this L = ... the square route of h. the question is : what are the ...'s? we weren given anything! all we did was measure L for different h's (like where on the inclined plane we'd put the marble) and we wrote down the results.. but that doesnt help me at all-. i cant make a formula of that! how could anyone? and i know for a fact L = sq. of time. BUT WE DIDNT GET A STOPWACH to take the time. So he's given me nothing to work with! and im so frustrated cause i dont understand how im suppose dto do anything!
If you know that L = t^2 (t squared) and you have L values, couldn't you then figure out the value of t?
I'm not sure about the other part, or that I completely understand the question. But that would be my guess for finding time without a stop watch, and I would *guess* that's what your teacher is looking for as well.
Sorry if that's not helpful though.
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I need some help with chemistry can some one please help me.
I have aim and msn messenger.
We'd be more help if you actually posted the question, or at the very least, the level of chemistry you're taking. After all, I could probably help with chemistry up to about grade 9 or 10, but beyond that, I'm useless.
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i have the jergens face tanner stuff and i use it on my face every day. then i went to the website and read this:
How to apply Jergens® natural glow Daily Moisturizer – for your face
Apply to freshly cleansed face.
Smooth on evenly, blending into jawline and hairline, and avoiding eyebrows.
Rinse excess residue from palms, fingertips and around nails.
Allow several minutes for the product to dry and begin working before applying other facial products.
Jergens® natural glow FACE Daily Moisturizer is non-comedogenic, and is specifically designed for use on your face.
For best results, do not exfoliate face more than once a week.
the last sentence i don't understand. what does it mean? and can this product give me zits? thanks for answeringg.
Exfoliating essentially means that you scrub off the top layer of dead skin with a product made for that purpose, usually one with small hard bits in it. It doesn't sound like what you're using is an exfoliating product (it would say so on the bottle if it was), so you should be fine.
As for giving you zits, it really depends on your skin.
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right 5 years ago in rugby a guy went into my coler bone knee first my coller bone snapped in half hit my vertebre in my neck and fractured it. i went to hospital had to wear a neckbrace for a few months right its 5 years later now. and ever since i broke my neck it keeps cracking . everyone finds it discusting but if i crack it it feels really nice and not cramped any more can any one tell me why it cracks and is it bad for me??
The cracking and popping noise you generally hear (when you crack your knuckles, for instance) is the fluid trapped between your joints. You're pushing it out quickly, so it kind of snaps--or so I've always been told. Wikipedia presents some alternative ideas:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cracking_joints
I learned something new that I never would have thought to look for, so thanks!
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