That's okay if your excited about that! You should be. It's absolutely normal to feel this way. He most likely feels the same. But I think as long as you have enough self disipline and self control, you'll be fine. Make sure that he understands that you clearly want to wait until you marry, and don't give in unless you absolutely want to do it. Don't do it just because he wants you to. He should respect that. You are the only one who can ultimately make a decision and act upon it. No one else can force you to do this. So it is all up to you and your judgement. Keep on telling yourself that you'll resist it and you won't give in.

They definitely look at jobs you had. In fact, that's probably why I got into college in the first place. By working, it shows that you have experience working with people and you're active within your community. I worked as an art camp counselor over the summer, and I'm going into art education. So that helped me out tremendously. Even if your job doesn't relate to what you want to do in the future, you still show that you're building skills and responsibility as well as time management.

Extra curriculars wouldn't hurt, but if you honestly don't have the time, you don't have to do it. Unless it's a strict college. But for many colleges just keep up with your grades, do good at work, and get a letter or recommendation from teachers and bosses if you want.

Don't worry, you'll be fine!

I'm so sorry!

There's nothing you can do to control the situation. But I want you to understand that your grandma probably needs to be in high hopes for her. Things happen and we don't know why, but if there is one thing you can do, you can keep her comforted by your words.

You really should cry about it and think about it first. This will not make you forget about it, but it will ease the pain a little bit if you give yourself time to cope. Find something you like to do such as taking a walk or writing, or drawing.

After you give it some time, try and lift your grandma and your family's spirits. They are going to need someone to stay positive. Encourage her to talk to her doctors and make sure that you ask what you can do to make your grandma comfortable.

If you're religious, keep praying!

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Here's What Could be Wrong:

After reading this again, I just want to ask you if she is in the hospital currently?

It doesn't look like it would be too serious. I'm thinking that her blood pressure may have dropped from the surgery and she needs to get more blood. OR she may have an infection. So definitely talk to her doctor and ask that she be checked for those things. Hopefully she is on IV fluid so that she can recover.

Infection or loss of blood is probably it. But I'm not 100 percent sure.

I will definitely keep her in my thoughts!

Hang in there!

-Shannon

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And that's it! :)

Hey, thanks!

I part my bangs by the middle of my eye. To give you an idea of how far over to the side. Blowdrying is key. Always start blow drying it while it's wet and do this first. I use a comb to keep my bangs in place to the side as I blow dry it over.

When I cut my bangs ( because I do it myself ) I always cut them on an angle, always. If you're going to do this you need to make sure that you don't cut too much off. Keep it past your eyebrows. ( It's much better to cut a little bit off, rather than a lot because you can always go back to it) After your bangs on cut on an angle, sometimes I use a razor to feather it a little or add more layers.

After it's donesometimes, I put a little pomade in it and gather my bangs and push some of my bangs to the side that it does not cover. You may not need pomade! I suggest you try it without first. Almost like your letting your bangs fall straight in your face.

I like to use got2b defiant define + shine pomade. Don't use a lot of pomade or else it will get greasy. I barely dip my finger into it. Keep in mind, you won't need to use pomade all of the time, because the more you part your bangs like that, the more it's trained to do so on its own.

For the rest of my hair I just dry it and use pomade on it and shake my hair. It creates a messy look. Not sure if you care about that part, but just in case! :)

Sorry, I'm too good at explaining hair stuff, but I tried. Haha

No one honestly knows with Britney Spears anymore. Last night I was watching E and they had a clip of her getting it done and a discussion on why she did it. There answer was more of an opinion though. All she really said was that "her mom would kill her" ( for shavign her head apparently) and when the stylist or owner of the hair salon refused to do it, Britney picked up shears and started cutting off and shaving her own head. Later she was found getting two tattoos but these tattoos were not on her head as I know of.

Britney Spears is probably going through a crisis up until the time she married that guy for a day. If you look back, you can see the steps indicating that she's certainly having a break down.

For more info, check out CNN.

http://www.cnn.com/2007/SHOWBIZ/Music/02/17/britney.bald.ap/index.html

No, the two differ in a couple ways. They deliver the same fragrance but their base is different.

Perfume oil is based in oil, and perfume generally has an alcohol base. Perfume oil scents and fragrances usually last longer than perfume itself. Perfume oil - Six hours to more. Perfume - Three to six hours.

Designer fragrances may be rare to find in perfume oils, and they tend to cost more because of their lasting scent and base.

The website below will explain a lot of differences among the two:

http://ezinearticles.com/?Differences-Between-Perfume-And-Perfume-Oils&id=39531

Unless it is a serious problem that interfers with his life, I don't think it's necessary to ban him from the show. I know you have heard "boys mature later than girls" and that may be why he still likes the show. But it is his preference and it's something that he finds entertaining. Eventually, he may not like it anymore, but until then you'll just have to let it go. I guess if you really wanted to you could ask him why he watches it or what he like about it.

Truthfully, I don't think they look at one language being better than the other. As long as you took a second language ( any ) that's impressive enough. Which language interests you more? Maybe you want to consider searching each language and country first and then decide. There are pros and cons to everything. I took spanish and aboslutely loved it, I would recommend taking it if you're interested in Spanish and the culture of it.

Hi!

Let me ask you this: What kind of relationship do you two have if you're the only one who is doing the work? That's not fair to you. You're the only one who is calling, and texting. The more you do this, the more he expects it. He knows that you're going to call, so why should he? You've got to be the bigger person and make the decision.

Here's what I would do:

Call him and set him straight right away. You want to find out what he's thinking about this relationship, yes? Ask him what's going on and why your relationship isn't strong anymore. Tell him that you're doing everything you can to make this work, and if he wants to continue being in a relationship with you, he has to commit to you and call every now and then. You're not asking that he calls you every day and sees you every weekend, but you want him to spend time with you once in awhile. By doing this, you're making sure you get the point across and let him know that he needs to get on track because you're not going to put up with that shit anymore. And why should you?

One word that stood out to me in your post what HURT. How did he hurt you? It hurts you that he doesn't put forth any effort anymore? Tell him that. It's important for him to understand where you're coming from. It's things that he needs to know.

If he still seems like he doesn't care, you'll know what to do. It's up to you to decide if you want to be with him or not. My opionion? I'd leave him because it's not worth it.

Good luck.

Okay, so I found this link from Google. All I did was type in hairapy samples. The link worked for me, so I am hoping it works for you too.

http://www.gethairapy.ca/sunsilk/sample/index_en.jsp

Click "Skip Quiz and get sample"

OR try

http://walmart.triaddigital.com/enhancedrendercontent_ektid9446.aspx

But just know that going on the homepage and click samples is not working yet. You might have to wait. Anyway, try that link. It should work. =D

The first thing you could try would be to talk to your second ex. I assume he's less physical and more understanding than your 1st ex.

Talk to him and tell him that what your first ex did to you was in the past. Yes, it hurt you in ways that your -insert a negative issue - Example: (trust) is limited to people. But going through that was and experience and it made you - insert positive issue - Example: stronger. Than explain why. In the example, you could say, because I now know what to be aware of in relationships and how to defend myself.

Always bring up both negative and positive points. Because if you focus on the negativity too much, he'll get the impression that you're still nto okay and he wants to come to your rescue.

Another topic you could bring up is how it did happen in the past and you don't want to start anything new with it anymore. What's done is done.

If this doesn't work, you might have to bring up legal matters. Making a threat to anyone could be illegal and you don't want him to get into that. Words and violence can be used against him.

If none is helpful to you, get a professional to help you with it. It is very difficult to handle on your own.

Good luck!

Think of it this way, how do the other people feel when you don't look at them. Your eyes are one of the most expressive features you have. You can tell someone is listening to you when you give them contact. You may not be shy, but looking down while talking to someone is certainly giving off that impression.

I had a bit of trouble with that too. But I was shy. I kind of thought of it as a contest. Who will be the first person to look down? And it gradually progressed. And now I enjoy looking at people while I speak to them.

Maybe having a focal point could help too. For instance, try to look at see what their eye color is.

Or you can tell yourself "Okay, I'll look at this person in the eyes for one sentence" and start doing it gradually.

I think it become more of habit. You just got to keep trying, and at times maybe even force yourself. It really is important to look at people when you talk to them.

Good luck!

Well, I'm all about color. So, in one room I would have different colors of teal, deep mocha brown, light beige, and gold. Those sort of remind me of an upscale coffee shop. It would probably be one of the living rooms. The couchs woudl be white but they would have lots of pillows in the colors of the walls, and I'd have a clear coffee table with glass bottles in teal and green. ( Think modern living room ) I'd make it a relaxing enviroment because I tend to stress out too easily.

One one part of the wall would be black and white photgraphy that I've taken. Tons of candles, because I'm a helpless romantic. And I'd have my bathroom done in all gold and champange colored. With a tray table of two glasses and wine. And a huge jaccuzzi with tons of gold and white rose petals. And a couch with a tv, so I can watch tv. Hell, I'd even put a stereo in there. And candles ( I love them!) to set the mood. And then I'd have a room for my art studio except it would be a very abstract room. Hmm..yeah. I have big dreams. lol

I agree very much with Dorito. Do something you are very passionate about, that way you'll love what you're doing and you'll want everyone to believe in it more than you would, let's say, about uniforms.

I once did a debatable issue on how PSSA testing is holding back subjects such as art and music. I had strong feelings about this issue because art is a passion of mine.

Other options could be school starting later - topics could be how teenagers don't get a full 8 hours of sleep and would be able to focus more if it started later because they go to sleep late. Smoking, abortions, government, President Bush, restrictions for students, maybe you could do a school rule and why it shouldn't even be a rule in the first place, tennagers getting a bad reputation from older people, cancer - why there shoudl be more research. Um, that's all I can think of right now.

http://www.youdebate.com/

Basically your heart is going to go with who ever its attracted to. In reality, you really can't force yourself out of love. There are certain circumstances where you may end up growing apart from someone or finding someone else who you like better.

My thoughts are that you can control yourself more by differing friendship from love. Maybe if you kept reminding yourself that he's just a friend and any further relationship could cause damage along the line, it might set in your mind enough to change your opinions.

Are there any qualities about him that wouldn't be good for what you're looking for in a boyfriend? You should come up with your ideals qualities of what you look for in a guy. Then look at his qualities truthfully, and set them apart from one another.

You're 13 and there's going to most likely be a lot of other guys in your life. The best thing you should do is follow your instinct and do what you feel is best for you.

Just like any hard habit to break, you need to start by saying to your self that you're going to stop this. Habits are always formed mentally, which in a sense means that your mind picks up that you always bite your nails and it becomes almost automatic.

If you buy a polish with a bad taste to it, it's going to be harder for you to bite your nails. You could try "control-it" nail biting cream or treatment. *Found at stopbitingnails.com* Or you could even go to your local drug store and chose a nail polish which has a bitter taste. Another option could be putting oil or lotion on your hands.

Chew gum. When you already have something in your mouth, you won't be able to bite your nails. Chewing gum will give you something to chew at rather than your nails.

Keep busy. Make sure you can keep your hands busy. For instance, if you are at school you can start writing or drawing.

If you want, you can try the rubber band trick. And everytime you feel like biting your nails, flick the rubber band.

It's a hard habit to break, but you can do it!

Ouch! I know how badly it hurts. I've been burned in the past year so many times. (I keep telling myself, I'll never use a hot glue gun anymore.)

Well, as much as you are in pain right now, it's great to know which degree your burn is. If you follow the instruction on what specific burn you have, you'll be able to treat it properly which will allow more time for the healing process to begin.

I doubt you have third degree burns. I assume yours is probably first degree, or possibly second degree. The burns that I had were all second degree. The pain continued for some hours. Below is information that I got from a site which will help you determine what kind of burn you have.

*Taken from www.mayoclinic.com*
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First-degree burn
The least serious burns are those in which only the outer layer of skin (epidermis) is burned. The skin is usually red, with swelling and pain sometimes present. The outer layer of skin hasn't been burned through. Treat a first-degree burn as a minor burn unless it involves substantial portions of the hands, feet, face, groin or buttocks, or a major joint.

Second-degree burn
When the first layer of skin has been burned through and the second layer of skin (dermis) also is burned, the injury is termed a second-degree burn. Blisters develop and the skin takes on an intensely reddened, splotchy appearance. Second-degree burns produce severe pain and swelling.

If the second-degree burn is no larger than 2 to 3 inches in diameter, treat it as a minor burn. If the burned area is larger or if the burn is on the hands, feet, face, groin or buttocks, or over a major joint, get medical help immediately.

For minor burns, including second-degree burns limited to an area no larger than 2 to 3 inches in diameter, take the following action:

VERY IMPORTANT

Cool the burn. Hold the burned area under cold running water for at least 5 minutes, or until the pain subsides. If this is impractical, immerse the burn in cold water or cool it with cold compresses. Cooling the burn reduces swelling by conducting heat away from the skin. Don't put ice on the burn.
Cover the burn with a sterile gauze bandage. Don't use fluffy cotton, which may irritate the skin. Wrap the gauze loosely to avoid putting pressure on burned skin. Bandaging keeps air off the burned skin, reduces pain and protects blistered skin.
Take an over-the-counter pain reliever. These include aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others), naproxen (Aleve) or acetaminophen (Tylenol, others). Never give aspirin to children or teenagers.
Minor burns usually heal without further treatment. They may heal with pigment changes, meaning the healed area may be a different color from the surrounding skin. Watch for signs of infection, such as increased pain, redness, fever, swelling or oozing. If infection develops, seek medical help. Avoid re-injuring or tanning if the burns are less than a year old — doing so may cause more extensive pigmentation changes. Use sunscreen on the area for at least a year.

Caution

Don't use ice. Putting ice directly on a burn can cause frostbite, further damaging your skin.
Don't break blisters. Broken blisters are vulnerable to infection.
Third-degree burn
The most serious burns are painless and involve all layers of the skin. Fat, muscle and even bone may be affected. Areas may be charred black or appear dry and white. Difficulty inhaling and exhaling, carbon monoxide poisoning or other toxic effects may occur if smoke inhalation accompanies the burn.

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As said, don't break the blister if it is second degree. I have learned from experince that it will scar and healing will last much more longer. It also may increase sensitivity to that part of the burn.

I hope you feel better soon, and if you have any questions do not hesistate to ask me.

Happy New Year!

Taylor is has pretty light skin, so you can skip the heavy bronzer and apply a sunkissed shimmer evenly to your face. I'm really into "Glimmer Bronze" by Bonnebell. It's one of my favorite products ever!

To open up your brow and make it appear bigger you can always use a highlighter or a product used specifically justf or that. My favorite is "High Brow" by Benefit. First apply a highlighter to the inner corners of your eye. Or you can dust on a white shimmer. [Either one will attract attention to your eyes] The color above her eyelid appears to be a light bronze with some reddish tones in it. I'm thinking a little bit of "Full fLame" or "Folie" by MAC would work. Just apply it lightly above your eye lid. Leave space below your eyebrow. Or you can just use a light brown instead. And then her eyelid color is a dark brown, charcoal color. Which is an easy color to find. Apply all over lid. Line bottom and top with a dark brown or black eyeliner. If you have blue eyes I recommend dark brown. APply black mascara to your eyelashes. Two to three coats. Eyelash curler can be optional.

Taylor is using a blush with pink tones but they trick is that she uses it for a "flushed" look so that it's not overpowering. "Pinch O' Pink" by Maybelline would work well. Brush along your cheeck bones going up.

Try using a gloss with a touch of pink in it. Put all over lips. Keep it simple, because it looks very subtle and will draw more attention to your eyes.

* Not all produces recommended are necessary. You can always use your own makeup you have now of find colors similar to substitute. =D

There's a simple solution: communication. It would be to your benefit to tell them you feel left out. Here's why: A.) they may not be aware of it, and, B.) they are aware, but they don't think you mind. There is a possibility that it could be another reason, but that's most common.

If you explain that you don't enjoy hanging out with them anymore because when they invite you places, they exclude you out of conversations. Tell them how awkward you feel and how things aren't the same. Find out if there is a reason behind it. If you feel that you need to mention how you excluded the other friend out, you realize now how it's important that everyone be included because that's just not right.

By doing this, they may accept that leaving you out wasn't right and prevent it from happening again. But if they were aware of it and make it seem like it's no big deal, you may want to find different friends. Because people who leave you out really aren't worth your time. And the more it happens, the worse you'll feel. Especially if they ignore you and your feelings, that shows total disrespect right there.

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I'm well known from my high interest in people. I thrive off helping others.

A lot of people say they have been through a lot. And well, this is true for almost everyone, including me. Rather than let past harm me I embrace what I've dealt with and use it to my advantage in the future.

I'm 20. Turning 21 soon enough. Been there, done that but cetainly have much more to learn. No, I do not know everything and I wouldn't claim. I do know that I am dedicated, educated, generous, motivated, and ambitious. I give all my time and heart into each answer.

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