I think I had the same surgery on my finger. I may be wrong. Anyways,
What I did was I wore the turban for a few days. Then, I took a big bandage (One of the extra-large sizes), put padding in it, and wrapped that on. It did the same thing. Once the bleeding stopped, I removed the padding and just used the bandage.
I suggest that to you, as it is the same thing, just smaller. If not, I'd suggest that you get shoes that are 2 sizes too big for you. Enough room, and they aren't ginormous.

I suppose so, yes. If you use it enough times.
DO NOT TRY IT!

I took Geometry 2 years ago. It's a lot of proofs. All I can suggest to you is to memorise the theorums. They're relatively simple, it only took me about 2 read throughs to get each one. Just do the homework, go in for extra help, and if you EVER need help in Geometry, contact me at sbloemeke2@yahoo.com. I got an A- in the honors track.

To start the Paragraph. to end. I know it works in HTML, it should work there too.

Oh, then that's fine. She did the same offense to you, so it immediately is fine to do the same to her. Especially since you had first dibs.
-Steven

Definately. Use the rice method. Rest it, such as not running for a day or two. Put ice on it. Then compress it, usually by wrapping an ace bandage or something around it. Then elevate it (Sit up.)
And I suspect it is from the running, or the swinging of the club.
-Steven

I wouldn't. You are too prone to injury or illness at this point, and it is usually best to wait a few days. A lot depends on the type of surgery too. If it was on a joint of a limb, definately no, wait at least a month. If it was internal, maybe in a few days.. Depends on what the organ was.
It's not worth it. Driving would be fine, FYI, but not the motorcycle. Too risky.
-Steven

My first suggestion to you is to not give up on it. I suggest that because I know what kind of a coach you are talking about, my swim coach is like that (Winter). I considered quitting, my mom told me to try for another month, and the rewards are phenomenal. I'd suggest just sticking with it until the end of the season, and you may actually improve to one of the best of the best.
My second pertains to what YOU want. If you wish to quit, you should just go up to your dad and ask if you can talk with him for a bit. That always softens the father up. Tell him about volley ball, and how it is just frustrating you with the new coach (Elaborate for a REALLY long time on this coach), and trying to do it with asthma and how you just aren't getting into it like you used to. Ask if you could just try a season off, as it may boost your morale in playing.
This passive type of a talk will always result in one of two things. The first is that you will get what you want. The second is that your dad will give you better advise and confort than any of us can give, and you go into it with renewed confidence.

If you know about teamwork theory, you are in the "Storming" phase. The quicker and the stronger it comes, the much better of a team you are. It's when you lose motivation. But, it should pass as quick as it came, and you'll be norming, getting so much better.

Just try it, for me. Yes, I do care that much about you. Just try. Please?
-Steven

Eye color--- Blue
Hair color--- Brunette
Do you want her to kiss you on the first date--- Not really...
If not when--- After we know each other better.
When is it alright to take it to second base--- When we are both confortable with it.
How soon do you want her to put it out (sex wise)--- Never
athletic, preppy or girly girl--- I prefer athletic, but not idiotic.
Skinny,muscular,chubby or fat--- Choices A and B
shorter or taller than you--- Well, I'm 6'0, so shorter.
experienced or unexperienced--- Don't care.
Do looks matter--- No.
Whats a major turn off--- Gets joy in making you look bad.
Whats a major turn on--- Nice Personality
Feature you like the most on girls--- Shared interests
Do you like it when a girl makes the first move--- I suppose.
If your girlfriend gains 20lbs will you stay with her---Yes.
Do you like it when girls play hard to get--- NO!
Dou you like
Would you date a girl who has slept around just for sex--- No
Would you date an ugly girl just for sex--- No
Ass or boobs--- Choice B
Pretty face or hot body--- Face
Do you mind if a girl beats you while playing sports--- No
Make-up or no make-up--- No
dressed up girl or sweat pants/casual jeans and a sweatshirt --- Either/Or
First thing you notice about a girl--- Her Eyes

A girl at 4'11 should generally be around 90-110, so yes, you're fine. If you want to lose some weight, just exercise more. It has less risk of anorexia, and you still can eat what you want. Add a mile to your jog, another 20 laps to your swim. And lose the weight slowly. 1-2 pounds a month, tops. Though it's not really a weight issue. But exercising will change the fat to muscle.

12? Wow. Anyways,
She can only stop if you make her want to stop. Tell her horror stories of people who began making out young, and show her where they ended up. Maybe tell her that if she keeps at this rate, she'll be pregnant at 15. Just tell her that she's too young, and she should believe you.
-Steven

Well, I tend to take a comb and some moose and move all my hair such that it's facing backwards. Not a very feminine style for you... So, you may want to do what I used to. Do nothing to it. Maybe brush the front to the right, if that's anything...
There's not much you really can do with it.

Well, I'm a bass, so you do the exact opposite of me, but when I needed to lower my register to the low Bb (From the D...), I did a lot of exercises that always hit the Bb. If you do it enough, maybe an hour a day, you get to a lower note (Eventually). It's just practice.
Now for you, you'd probably have to always make sure to hit the top. If you have a book for an instruments, some of the exercises can be applied. Just make them your notes.
Good luck to you!
-Steven

Go to Control Panel, and find folder options. I think it is right in there, or it may be in "Display", depending on your Windows version. Click on the view tab, and change the setting on "Hide all known file type extensions" or something like that to the opposite. There will be a thing next to each icon that'll say something like wordpad.exe or .gif, etc. Change the one on the file to .jpg. Should work.
Hope this helps!

I'd advise you to go. He likes you, you kind of like him. Jonnie may not like you, yet you like him. You'd probably be much better off with a person who likes you than one whom you are not sure.
And I'm 16, and never hooked up yet, so don't use that for your decision. I'm perfectly fine with my love life. :)
-Steven

(Wow, that was probably the worst advise I've give in months. Worst as in poorly written. Sorry about that.)

Being a guy, I'd suggest something that has to do with his favorite team from some sport. I know when I get that, it's an automatic good present. Maybe a shirt, if that fails. Something he'd enjoy. Or a CD from his favorite band/composer. Though it's not the gift, it is the thought that counts. So it may not be what he's looking for, but it shows that you care, and he'll appreciate that.

Tell them the truth. Tell it to the ones you are closest to, and only the ones that you are closest to. The others will either hear it from them or ask you later, or just not care.
I would call them up, and explain to them that you are sorry, but you cannot make tryouts next week because of (Insert your reasons for leaving here). Tell them that you are sorry for disappointing the team, and that you wish you could, but you just cannot for whatever the reasons are. Let them know.
And do not keep on coming up with excuses, as it is a hole you just dig deeper with each excuse. There is a reason for it, let them know.
Hope this helped!
-Steven

It is one of the most normal things that can happen to a teenager. I think a poll had 75% of the people answering confessed that they had doubted their religeon at the teenage years. It is because you are becoming independent of your parents at this age (I began at 15), and you start trying to find what you believe instead of what your parents believe. Those are the doubts.
And the second question, nobody can say. I believe it, but there is a specific reason. You have the free will to do what you will. God knows what you are going to do, as he knows everything. That is how he knows how he will judge you. Your path then is to try and live your life the best you can, as that is the path chosen for you. If you don't, then that was the path that was chosen for you. It sounds confusing, I know.
-Steven

Yes, it is VERY dangerous. I first heard of this 3 years ago. The Californa Blackout. It creates severe brain damage (No Oxygen), and has killed a few people.
And it's dangerous even if a person knows when to let go, as it is still a lack of oxygen. The passing out is when the brain has insufficient oxygen, and shuts down temporarily into a sleeping mode. It's still dying for a little while.
I hope this helps!
-Steven

I think you should play. If there was one thing I learned from my physical therapist, it is that it is more difficult to injure a knee a second time after treatment that it was at the beggining. The knee should not be a limiting factor, unless you are in excruciating pain when doing something (I.E., I couldn't do breastroke when swimming...)
Besides, you need an active life. It is obvious in your question when you told about the 6 months away from activity. You couldn't stand it, and if you get away from soccer, those 6 months become permanent.
And you're a teenager, so I'd definately suggest that you try to do as many activities as possible through this time, even if it seems like you have no time.
-Steven

THE PENGUIN RULES ALL! AHAHAHAHAHAHA! *Cough*
Hello! My name is Steven, and I am a mentor. Yes, that does mean that I help other people. I have helped over 1000 people to date, and have helped some individuals for over 1/2 a year. The miracle of my life occurred 17 years ago. I say miracle only because 1/4 babies survive to be born.
I am the first born of 2 children, and I am also the black sheep. I listen to Classical Music, so you can call me a weirdo. :P. I have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, so take no offense if my answers never seem to end.
In school, I get As and Bs. More Bs really. I play trombone, and was the section leader of the trombones at my school. This year, I am the captain of the entire brass section. I am an Eagle Scout, so I guess that says I'm persistant? You make the call. I am a 3 time varsity letter winner, looking for a 4th next winter. I also participate in the musical, where I am a Bass 2. :)
I am straight, and have never had a relationship beyond a friend. However, I have survived the bumps in the road, and can advise you if you wish it. Though, it's not my strength.
I'm here for you, and only you. That means that my advise will not always confort you. Heck, it may even scare you. Yet, I want you to do what is best for your mind. Not what is typically seen as best for you, but what YOU see best for YOU. Heck, if you wanted what was seen as best for you, you would've asked your parents what you should do. They give you what's typically best.
Alright, before I start getting tendinitis from writing that over and over again, I'll just say what I mean. I mean that if you ask me about something, let's say walking 10 miles a day, and I think it's rediculous, yet you are asking for something to do, I am NOT going to say "10 miles is the type of a thing a anorexia athletica would do. Try 5." I'll give you something to do.
Oh, and I'm a L1 moderator, which means I rate questions.

Don't hesitate to IM me, I'm usually on. If I'm not, just drop one in the Inbox!

Oh, by the way, I am liberal in everything. That means that abortion is a woman's RIGHT, and gay marriage should be LEGAL.

Ask away!
-Steven

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