My name is Jen, I go to school, and occasionally learn things. I love James Dean, Hanson, Sloppy Firsts and Second Helpings by Megan McCafferty, Fall Out Boy, Elton John and Billy Joel. These make me overly qualified to give advice ESPECIALLY since I spend the vast majority of my time watching and obsesing over Oprah.
I've been through some stuff, and watched even more drama on TV, so I can help with your problems, no matter what your story is Wishbone.
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what is the difference between a flat iron and a straightener..and which one works better? don't say they're the same thing because I know they're not =) thanks! (link)
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I was pretty sure they were the same thing, because they achieve the same goal- straight hair. Generally ceramic plated flat irons or straightening irons work best, but are usually more expensive.
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Hello! I was recently told by one of my teachers that we have to do community service. Since I love basketball, I decided to either create a youth basketball organization where I can teach young kids, about 5-7, basketball basics and skills (I'm almost 14 by the way.), or join a place like YMCA where I can help out the youth basketball teams? And if it helps...I live in Michigan.
-- First of all, which one do you think is a better idea?
-- If it's the first one, how would I be able to start this, and am i old enough?
-- If it's the second one, what other place would i be able to go to help youths in basketball (besides YMCA)...I already googled and I still can't find anything.. (link)
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I think the second one would be a better option, just because a group of 5-7 year olds might be really hard to control, and some parents might be leery of leaving their kids with you.
Try asking around the elementary schools if they have a basketball team for their kids, and if they need a volunteer. Our elementary school teams always had a high school student help out. Some Churches also run basketball leagues, so if you're into that you can try there.
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Ok, I'm 14/f
And there is this guy at my church. He is soo funny and he's a really good Christian, which is very important for me, and he has an awesome personality and is very fun to be around. The only problem is, he is really small. He is like 1/2 a foot shorter than me and weighs about 30 lbs less. Beside all this, I really like him a lot because of the inside, which is really what counts, but I'm afraid of what my friends would say if we dated. Because well, I've been known for going for the good-looking guys. So what should I do? (link)
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So? Go for him, and tell your friends to shut up. Besides, once they get to know him, they'll probably like him too.
And seeing as he's only 14, he may be in for a growth spurt.
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This is a bit of a hot-button topic and I want everyone to know that I understand extreme responses, but I am asking here in the spirit of recieving support and suggestions. I'm interested in the practicalities of your opinions, here, not simply upon recieving judgement. PLEASE show some compassion and kindness.
So here's the deal: Next week I'm taking a plane flight to Scotland to marry my partner of 6 years. We have a very strong relationship. However, I feel I have very little on the level of practical support to offer in the relationship -- such as a finished education, a job, general income, etc. This relationship is my priority at all times and I will not compromise it for anything.
Recently, I was looking through job offers in a local paper and found an ad for escorts, offering daily cash, a safe environment, and training. According to the person running this service, an escort can make $10,000 a week -- with such an income, I could not only prepare MYSELF for travel, but I could help my incapacitated father a $1000 root canal on his last working tooth (his densures don't work for chewing), I could pay off ALL my college debts, and I could move on with my life.
However, I know that there are many negative aspects to consider in the world of escorting: disease, stigma, relationship integrity, and legality, as well as personal spiritual health & self-image.
If I lived in a world that had none of the above negative factors, I'd be all over the opportunity! Unfortunately, such a world doesn't exist, and I'm here asking you for alternate ideas, suggestions, anything really.
I'm stuck between my debts, my desire to contribute & not be dependent, my sense of responsibility, my feelings of inadequacy and desperation, and a general feeling that escorting is not something I should do, due to the risks. Help? (link)
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I've heard this is a hard business to get out of, so for that reason alone I wouldn't recommend taking the job. Once you become accustomed to that kind of money, it's hard to get a "real" job afterwards.
I really don't think this would be an ideal job, especially since your relationship is your pirority. Would you appreciate if your partner became an escort? I'm assuming your partner works a 9-5 job, and escorts generally don't, so that would probably strain your relationship.
As for other jobs, you just have to be patient. It's probably going to take awhile. If your debts really are that bad, perhaps you should talk to a debt counsellor or something like that.
Best of luck
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Im going to get my ears piercing in about a half hour on a 1-10 scale how bad does it hurt? And do you think i should get a double piercing in a few months? (link)
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it barely hurts, probably a 2. The main problem I noticed with all three of my holes is that they get kind of red and warm for about half an hour after they were pierced. It's not painful, just a little weird feeling.
If you like how one hole looks and want another, go for it.
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Ok i just went to a hair dresser like an hour ago and got my hair highlighted. I wanted think dark blonde chunks and she ends up giving me these really super bright light blonde streaks. I hate it and i did it even tho my mom said not to...i didnt think the lady would mess it up. Well i came home and washed it like 3 times and its not lightening up. Someone plz help me, i dont know what to do, ill rate a 5. I cant dye it again, my moms not gonna let me. (link)
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Go back to the hair dresser, you shouldn't have to pay for something you don't like. When I got lighter streaks in my hair, the hair dresser put toner in once the bleach was washed out so it was a more natural shade. I'm not hair dressingly inclined, so talk to the hair dresser to be sure.
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Well I have been quite puzzled about this lately....when you're taking the pill, do you have to use a condom to help prevent pregnancy? I don't need it for STD's b/c my bf and I don't have any nor have we been with any other people ever before. So any advice on this matter would be greatly appreciated.
Female, 16 (link)
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the pill can be something around 94% effective if taken properly. However, that still leaves a chance of pregnancy, which is even higher if you don't take your pills regularly, or at the same time. If you just started using the pill this month you should be using a condom while having sex because the pill isn't fully effective until the second month of use.
So yeah I'd recommend a condom, just to be extra safe.
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I havent had a boyfriend in about a year and a half. My friends and family are always telling me i need to get out there and meet someone. The trouble is i dont really know where it is im supposed to go to meet theses said "guys".
Anyone have any suggestions on where to meet a nice guy?
Thanks :) (link)
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I think the first thing you should do is stop worrying about it. Do YOU feel like you need a boyfriend? or is your family just pressuring you?
Personally I've found it easier to meet guys when you're not looking specifically for a boyfriend, it takes the pressure off of finding the "perfect" guy. That said, just be friendly wherever you are, grocery store, movies whatever, and maybe you'll connect with someone further along the line.
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