Not only may you have something on your myspace slowing it down, it could be something on your computer files like limewire, AIM, etc. Delete any cookies on your web pages, and clean your desktop every now and then.

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I'm pretty sure it has something to do with the acid reflux. It sounds like it. I don't think it's an immediate thing for your doctor, but don't forget to tell him, either.

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Seether-
Broken (feat. Amy Lee)


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They are like low-lights. It subtles your hair into looking natural, but with highlights. If you don't get it, they're like "barely-there" thin highlights, but, you can see them.
They can be anywhere that regular highlights are.

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When you feel self-conscious it means you are putting too much attention on yourself, too much focus on what you are doing and how you are doing it. And this is a formula for poor performance.

The secret then to dealing with this problem is to become other conscious.

If all you do is shift your focus from self to others you will communicate better, perform better and become a far better listener.

Another positive consequence is that other people will enjoy spending time with you because it is so obvious you give them your complete attention.

Your goal is to become so fascinated by other people that your focus is on what they say, how they say it and why they say it.

6 Tips for Becoming Other Conscious:

1. Pay attention to the way people breathe, watch closely and observe the relationship between breathing and speaking.

2. Listen not just to what people say but the way they say it. Pay very close attention to speech patterns, changes in tempo, volume and tone.

3. Ask thoughtful questions to understand the way others think. Really strive to grasp why others think what they think.

4. Whenever your focus shifts back to the way you are behaving ask yourself questions about the other person so you need to pay attention to him e.g.

- What does he really mean by that?

- How does he manage to be so boring?

- How does she keep people so entranced with her words?

5. Use your imagination to change your mood and to keep your mind too occupied to be self-conscious.

You could for example imagine that the people you are talking to are wearing no clothes or inappropriate clothes. Why not have some fun, feel good and still enjoy a good conversation?

You owe it to yourself to find as many ways as possible to feel good. As I have said before excellent communication skills are more dependant on your mental and emotional states than on clever language patterns.

6. Use affirmations to condition a new belief about your ability to be relaxed and other conscious. For example:

- I am fascinated by the way people talk
- I give my complete attention to whoever I talk to
- I am an excellent conversationalist
- I feel fantastic when I meet new people

Use these 6 tips each day and you will be amazed at how quickly you become more confident with others.

-Peter Murphy


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I would fill out the application now, because in the summer, someone could already be hired.

Now, as for your other question:
Start researching. Find organizations and other places that you know pay teens to work. Good places to check are government departments and nonprofit organizations such as City Park and Recreation Departments, Zoos, Museums, Camps, and Hospitals. Also try looking for work in fast-food restaurants.
Use your connections. Talk to friends and family about any paying jobs they might know of, and follow through.
Don't be afraid to volunteer. Sometimes, the best way to get a paying job is to begin as a volunteer and work your way up. You may have to give some of your time for free to make money in the long run.
Apply early! The most important key to getting jobs with these places is to apply as soon as you hear about jobs. Always be on the lookout--sometimes recruitment starts as early as February or March for summer jobs.
Take initiative. Many agencies and organizations get grants to hire teens in the summer and after school. Even if they typically hire kids who are already volunteering for them, you never know. Contact them to find out what is available.
Demonstrate your skills. If you are a good worker, you will have a greater chance of being hired because they already know your work, they aren't just reading someone's application. You can show organizations that you are a good worker through volunteering or through references.
Increase your earnings. After working at the entry level position for a few summers or after school, you will the have the experience to work at a higher level once you are out of High School. This can help you pay your way through college, and you can practically guarantee you'll always have a summer job. In some cases (in the S.F.Bay Area), you could go from getting minimum wage to getting $15-17/hr.



Tips
Don't try fancy restaurants and sales outlets, just try fast food and places with high turn-over.

Get the word out. You can post flyers in your neighbhorhood detailing jobs that you can do, such as lawn mowing, babysitting, or dog-walking. You can also post your information on a website or job board, but beware of giving out personal information until you trust the other person.

Once you've done good work for someone, ask if you can use them as a reference for future jobs.

Treat your volunteer work as if it were a paying job -- get there on time, call as soon as you know you can't come in or are going to be late. Listen and learn about the organization. Do such a good job they learn to rely on you.

Employers can often tell within the first week if you are going to be a good employee.
* Try to get a job in something that you are interested in, as it may help you get a career later in life!
Warnings

If you get a job at someone's house, always tell your parents where you are going to be, better yet, have them drop you off and meet the person. Trust your gut... if something doesn't feel right, leave. If something happens to you, get some help.




Hope this helps.

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Distraction. You may even be able to casually mention what you think is starting to happen. But, don't make him mad. I'm not so sure you want that attention from him.

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He's just being friendly. He may want to be more, but just see what happens with his current relationship. If it's meant to be, it will be.

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If he pressures you like that, I'm not sure you should stay with him. But, don't judge him just yet. But if he does pressure you, if I were you, I would dump him. So, to answer your question,just wait and see.

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Feeling Guilty,

Of course you may feel guilty, but like it's your fault! I wouldn't consider it "cheating", but it was the wrong thing of him to do. Anything else? Inbox is open.

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If you want ideas, they're actually prom magazines, but they'll give you ideas and more stores than you could imagine:
Seventeen Prom 4.95
Cosmo!Girl Prom 4.95
You can find these as Wal-Mart's, drugstores, etc.

Mm, it's hard to say. She was [most likely] inncoently flirting and was thinking you wouldn't call because a guy would "never call". I would say she doesn't like you, because she's probably someone who goes around doing that to all the guys, and guys just play along with that.

Body Mass Index
http://www.seventeen.com/health/bmi/spc/0,,665141_665142,00.html

Donate, or create your own look by clipping or sewing.
Set aside some time to go through your closet and/or dresser and pull out anything you are tired of, hate, or never wear. Put these clothes into a pile (or a box if you are super neat).
Pick one item at a time to recycle (or re-vamp) and find one thing you like about it. Maybe it has super fabric, a great print, or the style is awesome. If you can't find anything good about it, put it aside for now and choose something else.
Decide if you can embellish it in some way to spice it up (paint, beads, extra fabric, trim, lengthen it, etc.) or if you can deconstruct it into something else (take off sleeves, shorten it, slash it for peek-a-boo effect with fabric underneath or without, iron on a transfer that you printed from your computer, etc). Maybe you can dye it a different color (or colors).
Look on the internet and in magazines for inspiration and how-to's. Some terms to do searches on are "deconstructed clothing" and "D.I.Y." (do-it-yourself). Great sites are listed below, too, but don't forget to look on your own - there are lots of ideas and how-to's out there!
Learn to sew, but if you're really bad with crafty things, don't despair! Try alternative methods like using safety pins instead of sewing, for example. You can probably get help from a friend or a relative that sews if you ask.
Sell or give away the items that you absolutely can't find anything you like about them or think of anything to do with them.
Have fun! Make something that is uniquely yours and that you just love. Then when someone gives you a compliment, or asks you where you got that amazing shirt/dress/etc., proudly say "I made it myself!"



Tips
Focusing on one item at a time helps you to actually complete what you start and doesn't make you feel overwhelmed.
Don't do too much to an item. Less is usually more for embellishment and making things too short or with too many holes is not in good taste.
If you are not sure you will like the result, practice on something else so you don't regret it.
You can get fabric cheap in remnant bins at places like Wal-mart and also from other clothes you either have around or get from thrift stores or garage/yard/rummage/car boot sales.
If you don't like what you did or think it isn't good enough, first check to make sure you aren't being too hard on yourself and then try to figure out what you could have done differently to make it better. If you still don't like it, maybe you can fix it or even recycle it further.
Start out with easy projects and work your way up to more complex ones if you are not confident at first.
Warnings
Use protective equipment when using tools or machinery and obey safety rules (goggles when hammering in grommets for example).
Watch out for your friends because 9 times out of 10, they are going to love what you made or did and will want you to do it for them! Better to show them how to do it themselves (give them the link to this article) than to spend all your time on their clothes when you could be doing your own!
This can get addicting (but it's fun and not too expensive) so always be on the lookout for new clothes to recycle!
Things You'll Need
Clothes
Time
Optional: Sewing machine or needle and thread, scissors, beads, paint, iron on transfer paper for your printer, basically general crafting items and tools.


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Start to be friends with him. If you think it will work better than your current relationship, dump the guy your with now and try it out.

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It works. Perfect.

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I reccommend it.

Mingle around and be yourself. If you are really girly, maybe not be totally like that, but don't be too boyish, either.

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I know its hard to take that, but let him go. He isn't worth it. There are more guys out there that you will date, and with one of them, it will be meant to be.
Good luck

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With you exercising, you will lose more weight. You're burning all that off as you go. And, stay hydrated. That may give you less of an appetite. I know it worked for me.

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No, not at all. But, right now, don't get too wrapped up. Play it all ear by ear.

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Heyyyy, I'm jess. I love to help other people, no matter what. I've been through enough bs to know when to just stop and walk away. I don't judge; feel free to ask me anything. I have quite the temper. But, what makes me a good advice-giver is that for the most part, I'm genuinely empathetic and willing to help.
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I've had a lot of experiences with piercings, bullying, family problems, and even sexual issues (no std's)- but with the emotional part of it. I love music, so I give good, basic advice about that, too. Also, I deal with severe anxiety and depression, and have been in treatment numerous times. On top of that, I have OCD (Obsessive Complulsive Disorder), and because I've been around people addicted to drugs, or cutting, I can help! Just give me the chance.

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