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hey well its my birthday this weekend! SWEET SIXTEEN! :] and my friend said that there is this hotel party that she was invited to from this other school this saturday..and i really want to go! there is gonna be drinking and stuff but the kid said we can stay there overnight. i just wanna party this weekend and celebrate because you only turn 16 once. the only problem is i got my period late today (tuesday) and it wont be gone by saturday so i dont know what to do! i wear tampons but i dont want to bring a purse to the party at all and i wanna wear flip flops and a tshirt and jeans! so i dont know what to do about my period! and if we stay overnight which we probably will..i dont want to leak! also i will need to bring tampons but where would i put them? im probably gonna be drunk so i dont wanna bring a purse--wont trust it since there will be alot of people and my friend doesnt carry a purse either!! soo what do you think i should do? the only way we can go is if we stay overnight too since we will be drinking and stuff. well thanks!

i will rate 5 for anyone who answers

Hmm, you will definitely need to have tampons in case of TSS. If you're going to be drunk, explain this situation to your friend to keep a little handbag of tampons in a room or by the front desk. The people there will be glad to help out so you can trust them. Or, if you know of someone who is sure not to get drunk, ask them to hold on to it for you or keep it in their car. I doubt carrying a pouch of tampons around with you or in your pocket will work.

Hope everything turns out fine. Have fun =)

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my computer is so messed up right now that i am about to reinstall the WHOLE thing.. what can i do? do i have to buy a disk for this or something? i have a cd that says something like installing dell blah blah.. i dont know though? doesnt anyone know what i should do? i have dell laptop

I'm no computer genius but you have to save everything under My Documents and then upload all the files you want to save onto a floppy disk or a CD.

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This might sound a little conceited but I'm really not.


I've always gotten complements from guys, girls, family, and friends about my looks and them telling me that I'm pretty/hot/gorgeous/cute/etc.


And well, it seems like most guys just want to go out with me because of my looks. I'm going on a date with this guy I like this Friday and today I was talking to him when he said "I'm really excited about this weekend you're so hot and I finally have a chance with you"


That just kind of got me upset because what if my past dates/boyfriends only dated me because of looks?


Is it weird that sometimes I wish that I didn't look the way I do?

Alright, I know how you feel. First of all, you should remember that you are lucky to be attractive, and you are lucky that you can pick out a guy at will.

I learned from some of my guy friends that they are first attracted by looks (I know that sounds a littttllee trashy but hey, they're guys). Then when they really meet the girl, they are glad that they did and they think she's really cool and down to earth.

Outside features could have been a factor to why guys have dated you but they wouldn't have truely enjoyed going out with you if they didn't know your some of your personality. But it really depends on what kind of guy it is.

If you want to know if he's only dating you for looks, have a friend casually bring it up and ask him why he likes you. If he only says you're hot, chances are he's not in for a deep relationship. Make sure he mentions a few things about the way you act or laugh, not just your hair or nails.


Have fun =)

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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.

Alright, try talking to your chemistry teacher sometime this week. Ask him/her if there is any possible things for the rest of the year that can boost your grade. Tell him that you are very determined and you will be commited to the work if he allows ex. credit. If you don't want to approach him personally, ask your mom to write a note saying those things and telling him how important it is to you and her. I agree, summer school would suck so do everything in your ability to bring that grade higher.

*I hate this just as much as anyone else but if there is any assignment coming up, read every direction and spend how ever long you can working on it. Also, if you want to make sure the assignment is perfect, go over your plans with the teacher. If everything looks good, don't be afraid to go for it.



Have fun =)

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Hi everyone, I'd like to hear your perspective(this question is especially for girls but guys are welcome to answer too). My problem is that I feel disgustingly and frighteningly ugly. My own reflection upsets me when I look in the mirror, and I find the idea of sex really scary. I've tried it a couple of times, but the guys I've been with have been really greedy and impatient and made me feel even uglier. They kept on going on about how pretty other girls were, and I think they just wanted me because I'm so insecure. Has anyone else been through this , and come out all right the other end(e.g. in a happy relationship, or just happier with themselves). Some days I don't even want to leave the house, I feel I look so bad.
Thanks in advance(22/f BTW).

Hey!

Everybody developes these feelings at a point in their lives. I know I have!

If you want to feel better about yourself, try to make some changes in your appearence. Ask your hair dresser what they think a good look for you would be. Consider layers or getting bangs. You can style your hair more by purchasing a ceremic straightener. Straightened hair looks great with layers by the way! Then you could try a little make up. There are usually make up artists in the mall in the beauty sections. They are better than you think! If the make over turns out good, buy the products she used and try putting it on yourself.

After that, find a nice outfit or wardrobe that makes you feel comfortable with your body. This all might be a little pricey but hey, if it will make you feel better about yourself, that's all that counts. And plus, you only live once :]

Not to offend you if you don't need them, but if you need exercise tips, come straight to me!

I hope you feel better asap. Buzz my column if you want more advice!

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ok wat it ddr and can you tell me a website to do it or watever because i look at all the fitness questions and peole are like oh my god do ddr and i have no clue wat that is

i rate 5s

It's called Dance Dance Revolution. One guy lost 80 pounds playing 2 hours of it for a few months.

I love playing it because it's a video game and a work out. I recommend trying it. Once you get started you never want to quit.

If you're considering buying it, keep in mind that it can get pricey (you need a PlayStation or Xbox first of all) and you need to buy the game and mat seperately. I got my at Gamestop.

Have fun now =)

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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.

It will be harder to lose fat on your legs because by exercising them, fat will turn to muscle. As a quick warning: muscle weighs more than fat.

Here is a simple site that can help you find your BMI (body mass index). It's not a spam, don't worry. This will tell you if you're underweight, healthy, overweight, obese >> http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/

The chart at the left will show you the catagories in which your number fits.

I have answered questions like this for other people because my mom is a doctor. Here are some tips.

-Lose the tasty cakes. Maybe tell your mom to stop buying junk food or you can buy something healthier to use as a substitute.

-Get a friend to join a slightly challenging sport (that you know will take a lot of running and exercise).

-BE PATIENT! You can't lose 20 pounds in one or two nights.

-A good (and easy) exercise is a jumping rope. Be confident and allow yourself to skip for at least 8-15 minutes. Try to aim for a higher time though.

-Don't dehydrate yourself. Commitment is good but don't push it that far. Use water -- no Gaterade, Powerade, etc.

-Don't give up! You can do it.

-You could possibly buy a workout video.

-There is a VERY healthy drink called Ensure. Personally, I don't think it tastes very good, but ohmehgawd, it's a miracle worker. It's not specially designed for weight loss, but I deeply recommend trying it. Who knows, you could really enjoy it.

-Swimming and treading is an awesome workout. Many muscles are being used when you swim (especially the legs).

Specific Exercises

To exercise the back of your thighs:
x. Stand with feet apart.
x. Bend forward from the waist.
x. Reach to your right with both hands and clasp your ankle with both hands.
x. Push your upper body downwards towards the floor.
x. Count to 20.
x. Return to start position and repeat exercise on the left-hand side.
x. To Exercise the Front of your Thighs
Kneel upright on the floor, with knees together.
x. Lean backwards and clasp your right ankle with your left hand.

[Do not sit on your ankles - that's cheating!]

Hold this position for a count of 20.

Return to start position and repeat exercise on the left-hand side.

To Exercise the Inside of your Thighs:
x. Sit down on the floor in front of an ordinary straight back chair.
x. Stretch your legs straight out in front of you, with your feet on either side of the chair.
x. Keeping your back straight and place your palms on the floor on either side of you.
x. Clasp the legs of the chair with the soles of your feet as though trying to push both chair legs together.
x. Press hard and hold for a count of 50.

To Exercise Thighs & Butt:
x. Stand with feet apart, toes pointed outwards, and hands on the outside of your thighs.
x. Keeping your back straight, at right-angles to the floor, bend knees and allow your hands to slide down your thighs until they reach your knees. (Keep back straight!)
x. Hold your knees for a count of 5, then slowly return to start position.
x. Repeat 10-20 times.

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Stand with feet slightly apart.

Stretch your arms straight out ahead of you.

Slowly bend your knees, until your thighs are roughly parallel with the floor.

Slowly raise yourself back to the starting position

The slower you do this, the better.

Start with 10 real slow ones.

But please don't strain yourself. Go at your own pace.

After-exercise Stretching:
To avoid bulky muscles, always stretch the area you have exercised, afterwards

Example------

x. Sit on the floor with legs apart and stretched out in front of you
x. Reach upwards with both arms
x. Then reach forwards and try to clasp your right ankle. As you do so, push your upper body towards the floor
x. Hold the position for a count of 20
x. Repeat with left ankle





Here is another website with step-by-step pictures--> http://thighmate.com/hips_thighs.htm


If you are considering a diet plan, ask some friends or another person on Advicenators who had a personal (and resulting) experience with the plan. There are many out there, but don't let the "Lose 20 Pounds in a Week" junk fool you.

Another place you can find thousands of exercises specifically for the thigh, go on AskJeeves.com (Ask.com)

Most importantly, don't let people intimidate you. Don't exercise out of irritation because you will never get anything done.

And trust me, once you complete some of these work outs, you will feel proud and good about accomplishing it.



Have fun, and ask anytime if you need details or more ideas!

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totally random question, I know..but howcome you can always tell when a note is written by a girl/boy, I mean it's pretty obvious when it's a girl, cause we write more..bubbly? I dont know, but you get it right..? Like howcome all girls write pretty similar, bubbly and compact, and..well..girly. Like us girls, we write in more "round" forms, and guys write more squared, straight..you know what I'm saying?

WHY is that??

Is it something in the brain we're born with?
Cause it obviously has something to do with gender..

haha i dont think you're born with a certain handwriting. most girls write in a rounder form because it is very feminine. also, girls usually develope that type of handwriting over a while because its prettier. guys will not try to write in pretty cursive of bubbly letters because they dont try to change their style of writing. once they know how to write a letter they could care less about writing at all. and when they do, they dont want to write it out all nice like us ladies =)

haha you sound like a curious person. my mom always said that people who ask the simplest questions will be attending harvard one day.

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My boyfriend is going to another country to be with his family. We've been together for just 4 months and i don't know if our relationship's worth keeping or not.
Please help me!

P.S.
I'm fifteen years old, by the way.

hey

this can be a hard situation. its like when school ends and you wont see your friends and boyfriend everyday. usually, if you care about him a lot, you will know if you want to keep the relationship going. i will probably break up with my boyfriend over the summer (and we've been going out for 7 months! so its kind of a big deal). personally, i dont want to take risks like if he meets a new person or if i meet a new person. it will be difficult to keep in touch if you dont break up but i think you should talk it out with him and see how he feels about it. if he agrees, just be friends for a while and then see whats going on after the four months.

i hope everything works out alright!

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ok. i know this is a weird question. but everyone at my school just assumes im like a great dancer. but i have no clue how to dance. and a dance is coming up. and idn what to do. ppl are like...it just comes natural but idn. i would like to know how to you know?

i have no idea where they actually got that idea unless they mistook someone else for you. or maybe it was a rumor?

anyway, if you want to learn how to dance for your coming dance, you should buy a video. videos work very well because they show you step by step on the screen. i dont reccommend reading steps in a book or on the internet. the internet might have short clips of cool moves so you could look that up too.

have fun now =)

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So I have this good-looking next door neighbor, and yesterday my mum and I went to give him back a DVD we borrowed of his because he is going away. Well, I stood there with her and she was speaking to him, but he did not even look me in the eye once! It was almost as if he was avoiding my gaze. I felt very stupid about this. Even if my mum was speaking about me he would not look in my direction. I'm not really sure what I could've done to offend him. I've liked him for quite a while but only seen him a few times.
In case it matters I'm 17 and he's 25.

Am I looking into things too much, or is there a reason he was doing this to me? I felt really embarassed and unwanted being there.

Thanks.

ok, the age difference might be a factor. also, if you don't know that much about him, he could possibly have a girlfriend around his age.
if you want to get him to talk, next time you go over with your mom, or if you're taking a walk around the block and he is outside, try to catch his eye. if he sees a person walking outside, he is likely to look up real quick. wave, and if he waves back ask him how he's doing. if you get a conversation going, dont try to make it hours long because he might think you're desperate. act cool and you should be the one to end the conversation, not him.

you only live once :D live it to its fullest!

good luck

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I don't have caller ID. And this girl Alyssa keeps calling my house and saying stuff about me and being all rude. It really upsets me; she has been doing it on Wednesdays starting last week. She calls me a dirty whore and making fun or me and stuff. I don't know what to do. If it happens again I'm calling the police for harrassment. Is that the right thing to do?

i know a lot of people already answered this question but i think you should warn her first. if she keeps calling you, call the police. usually they get the idea if you tell them directly. also, if she harrasses you in school call the police. if she harrasses you on and off, give her the cold shoulder or get across to her that its not funny.

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Okay,So tryouts are less than a week away, and i still dont have a cheer, well atleast not a good one anyways, so i was wonderin if someone could help me by editing this sucky cheer??? pleaseee help!

Come on crowd get ready
Cause we've just begun
To prove to you once again
Why we are number 1
Brown orange and white
Bulldogs thats right
So Fans lets here it.
Bulldawgs stand up
and cheer for our team
The mighty dawgs are number one.
And this is what we mean.
Step aside; were pushing through
The EPHS Bulldogs are after
You!


did you get my other response with the cheer i edited?



smcheerleadingx answered Wednesday April 19 2006, 6:56 pm:
okay i dont know how the beat and tune goes but this is what i have so far:

Hey, hey Bulldog fans
Stand up,
& Clap your hands.
This is our year,
This is our year.

E.P. Bulldogs...
Are here to rock the floor
The red.. and white (or whatever colors you guys are)
Are here to fight,
E--phs, victory! (pause) That's right!

Prepare to win,
We're back again,
EPHS... EPHS!

Spirit growin'
Deep inside
Let it go
And emphasize.
EPHS
Is the best!

So...
Sit down
Buckle up
Don't stop us now,
We're fired up!

We have it all,
We're pushin' through
The bulldogs
Are after you!

Bulldogs!



i wasnt sure on what to do with the "prepare to win etc. etc.' maybe you can plan off of that if you want to.

i hope some of this helped you out and good luck at tryouts!









^^^ well that is what i sent but i guess it wasnt good.


umm

come on crowd get ready
cause we have just begun
to prove to you once again
why we are number one

brown, orange, and white
EPHS bulldogs ... thats right!
stomp your feet, clap your hands,
stand up .. we're out of sight

step aside; we're pushin' through
our bulldog boys are after
you!



maybe this one helps? good luck at tryouts but ask away if you're looking for something with a different style.

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Uhm, okey..don't get grossed out or anything. But I need help. I'm a female, and most females are expected to shave everything and have no hair. Well, I have hair. Lot's of it. I shave my legs and armpits, and mustach, and everything ofcourse..but lately I've noticed I have hair on my back and stomach and chest, and it grosses me out. And I can't wear the clothes I want to wear, and I can't stop crying about how insecure it makes me feel. So what do I do? I can't shave for obcious reasons, and if i tweeze or use an "epilator" I'll get ingrowns (or whatever they're called) right? Maybe you can get rid of ingrowns or something? Just help me please because I honestly FEAR summer-season now :'(

thank you.

ok depending on your age, i suggest you go to a doctors office and have laser hair removal. this is probably the only other way to get rid of hair on your back and etc. if you dont want to shave. my mom is a specialist in laser hair removal and it removes hair permantly. it might be a little costly but its nothing more than a pinch going up and down your back. it has 3 pulses in one milisecond (extremely fast) and it feels like a small rubber band being flicked at you. no big deal. it might be hard to wear the clothes you want to wear if you dont get rid of it. i think laser is the way to go because you would never have to worry about the hair again.



hope i helped =)

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So like i guess im okay looking and theres this one guy i really like..it seems like he wants to talk to me and i want to talk to him ad flirt and you no hes my crush but nothing i do works..i run out of things to say and he is just as quiet as i am and i cant make him talk.. i heard he had liked me and he asked me to prom..but it seems like its not true i dont no what im doing wrong! please help me
oh yea im 14/f

ok first of all theres nothing wrong with you :) its deffinitely normal to run out of things to say.

most guys will not come up to you and start an engaging conversation. that's usually up to the ladies. it may seem hard to get them going but try and find something really interesting that he will focus on. ask him a question about himself, something he is good at, or something you have in common. maybe if you guys have a class together, ask him and another friend to work with you. that way he'll feel less tense around just you. a friend is good because they usually sense that you guys like each other and will have no problem stirring up some fresh conversation.

believe it or not, when you start talking to someone, each time you'll talk a little more. but when he's near, look comfortable being around him because if he know's you're nervous, that will make him nervous too.

if you want to find out if he likes you and wants to ask you to the prom, i think you should ask him. catch him when he's alone and gradually start talking about prom. it might take a lot of courage, but i also think YOU should ask him to go. or maybe have a friend quietly spread a rumor that you want him to ask you or something. it might be awkward when you talk face to face about who likes who but come on, you have one life to live :D take chances and if it doesn't work out, dont stress it. im sure you'll have guys chasing you for prom date.

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is there anyway to improve my running so and can get faster?? i'm an outfielder for softball and the only way i'll be able to start varsity is if i can cover more ground any help is appreciated

ok most people would say "just keep running, take a lap around the block every night" and etc. that would help, yes, but even people like myself dont love running like that.

well i think you should work on your reflexes. you can improve your speed and the way you go for the ball by running to one side of a room and back but each time go a little farther (these are called suicide runs). it helps your reflexes if you push yourself and make every turn quick and fast.

you can build strength in your legs by doing leg exercises. muscle will make you faster.

have fun! =)

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I was wonderin if you guys could edit this cheer for me???. I'm trying out for Freshman squad (May 11th) So any tips would help a lot but i cant edit this cheer if my life depended on it and its realy not good at all.. thanks sooo much! you dont know how much i need this.


Hey Hey Bulldog fands
Stand up
&&
Clap your hands
This is our year
This is our year
Ep Bulldogs
we are the best
were back again
so prepare to win
ephs
ephs
spirit growin
deep inside
so let it go
and emphasize
ephs
is the best
so...
sit down
buckle up
relaxe and watch the game
step aside
were pushin through
the bulldogs
are after
you!


Bulldogs!











Thanks!!

okay i dont know how the beat and tune goes but this is what i have so far:

Hey, hey Bulldog fans
Stand up,
& Clap your hands.
This is our year,
This is our year.

E.P. Bulldogs...
Are here to rock the floor
The red.. and white (or whatever colors you guys are)
Are here to fight,
E--phs, victory! (pause) That's right!

Prepare to win,
We're back again,
EPHS... EPHS!

Spirit growin'
Deep inside
Let it go
And emphasize.
EPHS
Is the best!

So...
Sit down
Buckle up
Don't stop us now,
We're fired up!

We have it all,
We're pushin' through
The bulldogs
Are after you!

Bulldogs!



i wasnt sure on what to do with the "prepare to win etc. etc.' maybe you can plan off of that if you want to.

i hope some of this helped you out and good luck at tryouts!

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Well, I know this may sound silly but I will rate 5's. I'm 16 and school, friends, drama, parties, etc. everything has kept me really busy lately. Time has been going by way too fast. Before I know it it's already April; the monthes go by like weeks && everything's just way too fast! Haha. So is there anything you can do to like .. slow time down? Haha. Idk. I'll rate 5's for anything. Thanks!

i totally know what you're talking about. i think it will make your life worth while if you spend time with the people you love and make sure you never let a day go by without you saying in the end: "well this day turned out great"

also if you make more times memorable, life wont pass by so quickly (today on my bus ride to school my friends and i yelled "BOOTY BOOTY BOOTY BOOTY ROCKIN' EVERYWHERE!" when everything was silent and the whole bus started cracking up on this boring monday morning. that lightened up our moods in a weird but funny way =D

well im not sure if that helped or not but just remember to stop and smell the flowers.

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Hey im 15/f i was wondering are there any quotes out there that have to deal with this.. okay heres my story sorry if its long. But my boyfriend and i just broke up about a week ago and im finding out what his "game" is. He breaks up with someone and waits a week and then goes out with another girl. But he says he doesn't want a gf but he dumped me for this other girl he didn't say that but i know his games now. He did that with me and his other ex. girlfriend. So i was wondering are there any quotes to like warn his new girlfriend now of this games, or a quote that sorta tells that i know his games now. Plezzz thanks a bunch!!!

well i like collecting quotes so i can probably hook you up =]

call me a slut, call me a whore
call me whatever
i heard it before.
say that i'm fake, say that i lie
say what you want.
cause i know it't not true.
but calling me all this shyt?
ha .. what does that make you?


i WASN`T BORN WiTH ENOUGH MiDDLE
FiNGERS TO LET YOU KNOW WHAT i THiNK OF YOU.

Thinkin youu be the baddest bitch? Screw you. Bite me. Got two fists and a bat. Now try to fight me.




idk??

ok byebye

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Hey my name is Ashley. Im 15 years old and i've been on the cheerleading squad for 3 years. But this year for tryouts we have to make up a 8 count dance. So i was wondering are there any ideas online possibly that will help me create a dance for cheerleading? Tryouts are next week so i need to put this together.. plezzzz help!!!!

Thanks a bunch!!!!!
Ashley

all you have to do is smile and put a lot of heart into it (like competition!). i cant help you with moves and counts on the computer but try to bounce all over the floor. your best effort is something that really stands out even if you dont have the dances they're looking for. a fast-pace song that you can work to will impress them =D

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