about

My name is Laura and I'm 28 years old. I live in Illinois and work as a licensed veterinary technician. I am a runner, bookworm and obviously, an animal lover.


I've been on this site since '05. I take hiatuses, but I'm never gone for good. I enjoy giving advice and I've made such lovely friends on this site that I couldn't imagine giving it up!

chat it up yo.


ps. here's my bestestestest friend.
I love him. You will too :)

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does anyone know from experience if there are any brands of breast enhancement pills that actually work? I'm a 34a and i'd love to go up to a 34b. I didnt really know what category to put this in so sorry.

They DON'T work. Have you ever watched the episode of True Life on MTV where the girls wanted bigger boobs so she drank some gnarly disgusting junk and it DIDN'T work? That's probably what will happen.


Why not try a nice push up bra instead? :)


-Laura (17-f)

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hey i was wondering when i go to masturbaute or just randomly, girls panties turn me on. Like if i want to masturbaute i like to look at girls with bikini panties/bathing suits on especially with little wedgies. is this weird at all..like i really dont like looking at nude girls to masturbaute compared to bikinis.
thanks =]

It's perfectly normal. Especially since you're still young.


-Laura (17-f)

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i am thinking about working at dairy queen or baskin robins
-i was wonderin if they hire 16 years old without work permits
-for all the people who have worked at these places, what did u do to get the job, did u just go to the place and they gave you an application or somethin
-i need details

1. It depends on the state, but probably.


2. All places makes you fill out an application.


3. You should go there soon and ask for an application. Fill it out completely (but don't over fill it) and don't skip any parts. Make sure to keep it neat and tidy.


Then, go back and give it to the manager of the place you're applying to. Hopefully they call you for an interview. Then, you will go in and they'll ask you question (probably stuff like 'when can you work?' 'are you in school?' etc).


Good luck!


-Laura (17-f)

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My stupid (now ex) boyfriend just broke up with me and I want to get over him! I thought maybe some good music could help me out of this funk that he caused me to be in from the break up.

Any good break up songs? Preferably for teens.

http://www.advicenators.com/qview.php?q=545691


A Lesson in Charades: Asteria.
A Beautiful Mess: Jason Mraz.
All Again For You: We The Kings.
Amazing Because it is: The Almost.
Before You Go: Flight 409.
The Boy Who Blocked His Own Shot: Brand New.
Cute Without The "E": Taking Back Sunday.
Dead Leaves And The Dirty Ground: The White Stripes.
Driving Away: Holiday Parade.
Emergency: Paramore.
*Giving Up: Ingrid Michaelson.
*The Golden State: Flight 409.
Gone So Young: Amber Pacific.
Hometown Glory: Adele.
The Last Something That Meant Anything: Mayday Parade.
A Lesson in Charades: Asteria.
A Lonely September: Plain White T's.
*Miserable at Best: Mayday Parade.
Music Box: Thrice.
Northern Downpour: Panic at the Disco.
Nothing Left To Lose: Mat Kearney.
One-Man Drinking Games: Mayday Parade.
Pressure: Paramore.
*Remembering Sunday: All Time Low.
Rock my Body: The Higher.
Rooftops: Lostprophets.
Say the Word: The Classic Crime.
Shattered: O.A.R.
*Should've Said No: Taylor Swift.
*Slow Dancing In A Burning Room: John Mayer.
So Contagious: Acceptance.
Teardrops on My Guitar: Taylor Swift.
*The Chain: Ingrid Michaelson.
There Was No Thief: Relient k.
Three Cheers For Five Years: Mayday Parade.
Tired and Uninspired: My American Heart.
Up Against The Wall: Boys Like Girls.
You're Making It Come Alive: My Favorite Highway.
*You're Not Sorry: Taylor Swift.


-Laura (17-f)

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Is Edward going to leave Bella forever in Twilight New Moon? :\

Obviously not, seeing as there are 2 more books after it! :P


-Laura (17-f)

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I planted a lemon thyme 4 weeks ago in a large flower pot. I watered them a while ago and suddenly hundreds of ants climbed up to my plant and, I think, are eating it!

Please help! How do I get rid of those pests? Ants totally freak me out and I don't want them eating my thyme plant!

Go to your local garden store.


I work at a garden center near my house, and just yesterday I helped somebody find a product for ants in their garden. The exact name of the product escapes me, but it was sometime by Bayer, if that helps.


-Laura (17-f)

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What are some non-alcoholic drinks that you can serve in a teenage party and how do you make them? My friend suggested that I make non-alcoholic pina coladas but I don't know how to so, please, if you can make good suggestions and they need to be made, detail how I can make them!

Smoothies! They're great because it's summer and of course they taste amazing :) I don't know any recipes myself, but I'm sure you can find A TON on Google:


only search advicenators.com




-Laura (17-f)

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im looking for one of those sites that has all of those couples graphics

like the ones with close ups of hands holding and stuff like that
if anyone could send me some sites itd be appreciated!

Go to Xanga and search for "Graphics", a ton of sites will come up with endless graphics for you to use!


Or try DeviantArt.


-Laura (17-f)

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Does anyone know of a really great romance novel that would make me cry?
Or even just a sad book that's somewhat of a tearjerker?

I love sad stories with no "neat" endings. Lol I know that sounds depressing but yeah, that's it.
Thanks!

Nicholas Sparks is an amazing romance author. Try his books for sure.


Honey, Baby, Sweetheart by Ded Caletti and The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold.


-Laura (17-f)

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whats some good 90's rock... i rate fives for good answers

Gin Blossoms.
Matchbox Twenty.
Radiohead.
Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Counting Crows.
Green Day.
No Doubt.
Creed.
Foo Fighters.
Third Eye Blind.
Sublime.
Spin Doctors.
Barenaked Ladies.
Weezer.
The Cranberries.


That's all I got...


-Laura (17-f)

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hey i was kept shut or silent for 3 days now.. I'm not talking to anyone, neither to my parents.. I didn't check my phone and i don't care who i lose contact with.. can you tell me what's happening??

I agree completely with Jack. Human interaction is one of the keys to a healthy life.


Give yourself like, a day or two more, and then if you're still in this mood, I honestly don't know what to tell you. It's not right, but it isn't SUPER serious. As long as you start talking to people again soon, you'll be fine.


-Laura (17-f)

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I met this girl and I really like her but just wanna start out slow. I'm out of work and have little to no money and we are going to be hanging out this weekend. So what would be some good, but inexpensive ideas that would be fun.

Make home made cookies or cupcakes.
Go mini golfing.
Have a movie night at your/her place.
Have a game night (Wii, Uno, board games, etc)
Go to the bookstore (you don't have to buy anything)
Go for a walk in the park.
Go to the beach.
Have a picnic.
Fly a kite at the park.
Draw with sidewalk chalk.


There are plenty of things you can do for a date on a budget :)


-Laura (17-f)

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18/f. Hey everyone.

A few months ago "one of my supposedly best friends" and my other "really good friends" all started these nasty rumors about me and were calling me names such as; slut, whore, skank, waste of time, waste of breath, never important, etc. I mean I was getting restricted phone calls, instant messages, text messages, messages on facebook/myspace from all these different people. I was getting verbally harassed for about 2 weeks. I'm not getting into the rumors because thats besides the point and they weren't true no matter how many times I told them, they didn't believe me. I do nothing to them, I ignore them. I don't spread rumors about them. I want NOTHING to do with them anymore. They are totally out of my life, for good.


Anyways, my current best friend (whom I have been friends with since 1st grade) stuck up for me and was telling the girls that it wasn't true. (Like a best friend should do.) But she still talks to those girls and she still hangs out with them. I can't tell her who she can and can not talk to because thats not fair to her. You know? But she says she doesn't like to hang out with them because they are immature and full of drama. Yet, last weekend she went to a party with them. There was drinking involved and you never know what was said at that party about me. Because even though it's been around 8 months, the girls still talk about me and how the rumors are true. I hear about it every so often. And you never know what was being said about me because alcohol brings out truth and whatnot, you know? You don't know who said what or what was said, etc.

Anyway, now my current best friend is leaving these girls comments on their facebooks saying how they all need to hang out again, it was so much fun, etc. She knows I can't stand these girls for what they did to me and yet she still talks to them. It hurts my feelings how she does still hang out with them. I wouldn't do that to her, even if they did nothing to me, that's just how I am. If someone messes with my friend, they have to deal with me. I tried telling her that it hurts my feelings that she still hangs out with them and talks to them, but she doesn't do anything about it. I don't know what else to do.


I don't even know what question I'm asking you guys, that's how confused I am. Haha. I guess basically, what I am asking is for some advice about what to do with my current best friend. How to handle this situation in a mature, adult manner.

Sit her down and talk to her. Don't yell at her or force her to choose, but let her know it bothers you that she hangs out with those girls.


Explain to her what you told us, that it hurts your feelings that she still hangs out with them. Honestly, I think if she was a real friend she'd stop or at least take it down a notch.


But talking to her really is the best thing you can do; letting her know how you feel. These girls don't even sound like they're worth her time, anyways.


If you need anymore help, send me an inbox message.


-Laura (17-f)

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14/f
I've had this huge crush on my best friend (who is a guy) and i've always been to afraid to tell him or anyone. People were always teling us that we should go out cause we act like a couple and we look cute together but nothing ever happened. Last week he told me that he has had a huge crush on me since spring break and he asked me out. i didnt give him an answer but i realized that i didnt like him anymore..is that normal to not like someone after liking them for a year? i dont know what happened. please help me figure out what to do

Why wouldn't it be normal?


Sometimes, feelings just change and you stop liking somebody. It's totally normal and you'll go through it numerous times throughout your life.


It doesn't always make sense, but it IS normal.


-Laura (17-f)

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i need everyones opinion. i have seen commercials about proactive, clean&clear, and skin Id.

if anyone has tried any of these, can you please tell me which one works best? just opinionated answers will suffice. if you actually know which ones work better, but havent tried them, thats fine too.

thanks so much!

I use Proactiv and it has made a big difference with my skin. I never struggled with serious acne, though, and I don't know how bad yours is, so it will most likely work differently for you.


Neutrogena also has a brand a "Stress Acne Control" (or something of that nature) like, that made me skin break out horribly.


You just have to try different products. Some will make your skin worse, but you're bound to find one that will make it better.


If that acne is serious, Jack is right, and you should see your doctor or a Dermatologist.


-Laura (17-f)

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Do you miss anything, or anyone from your past and regret things happening?

I miss people and old memories, at times.


I have no regrets in life. I look at it this way: If I hadn't made the decision I made at the time, I never would have learned my lesson or gained anything from the experience.


The person below me is right, like is WAY too short to dwell on things in the past. You can't change it and you'll never be able to. It's much better to live in the present and tell yourself you won't make the same mistakes, or that you'll handle things differently in the future.


:)


-Laura (17-f)

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me and my friend sally have always been really big fans of energy drinks. i was wondering where you could find crunk juice..and if anyone knows of any stores...please help!!!!!!

Try all the local gas stations. They have every energy drink imaginable.


-Laura (17-f)

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Hello people I need your help i am having these symtoms:Sleepyness,Stomick cramps,Brest tenderness.i Dont know if i have pms yet and i get white discharge and little red drops in my under wear there very small.
Please help me
love gam906e

You're most likely getting your first period. Just relax and give it a little more time. And when it really does come, talk to your mom and/or older sister and/or grandmother, etc about it. Don't be nervous, you're becoming a woman!


-Laura (17-f)

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What are your top 5 favorite songs? I'm looking for new music to try :)

http://www.advicenators.com/qview.php?q=532581


That's one of my FAQ's. There are a TON of bands on there, and I even organized them


As for my top 5 favorite songs, it changes all the time. Right now they are:

1. Sick Little Suicide by The Matches.
2. Fuzzy Blue Lights by Owl City.
3. Paparazzi by Lady Gaga.
4. Chokechain by 3oh!3.
5. Use Somebody by Kings of Leon.


My all time top 5 is:

1. She Will be Loved by Maroon 5.
2. All I Have by The Rocker Summer.
3. Hey Italy by Halifax.
4. Time is Running Out by Muse.
5. The Remedy by Jason Mraz.


-Laura (17-f)

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Me and my boyfriend met online. Our anniversary is coming up so I thought it would be cute to get him some kind of weird mouse to commemorate. I found this one that can be engraved. http://www.thingsremembered.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/TRproduct_10001_9951_999603410_

However, I am having trouble thinking of something to have engraved on it. I want it to be something sweet but maybe kind of quirky and fun.

Please fill me in with any ideas. Thanks!

How about an inside joke between the two of you?


Something that only the two of you would understand. It would make him smile every time he sees it, and it's unique :)


Or, you can use lyrics from a cute love song. If you need some song ideas, let me know because I have a ton!


-Laura (17-f)


*EDIT:
I don't know what you mean by send you a message, but just send something to my inbox and I'll give you some song ideas! :)

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