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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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whats a good way to pick up chicks when going out somewhere like the mall or something?
The best way to get a girl's attention if you're in a mall or public place and walking past her, is to simply smile at her. Not a huge cheesy grin, but a smile smile. It shows you're confident and interested in her.
If you're just sitting in a food court or standing in line for a movie at a movie theater or something, do the same thing. But after smiling at her, go and talk to her! Nothing shows confidence (which is one of the most attractive qualities a guy can have!) like literally, going up and talking to us. Introduce yourself and start a conversation. Like, if you're at a movie theater ask what movie she's seeing. If you're at the mall, ask which stores she plans on visiting. Know what I mean? Ask her questions about her (Us girls like when guys show they're interested in stuff we like, and not just looks.)
Another thing you can do to score major points with a girl, is compliment her. Tell her you saw her laughing with her friends and she had a gorgeous smile. Tell her that the color she's wearing looks great on her. Girls love it when guys make them feel GOOD, and there's no better way to do that than with a genuine compliment ;)
Best of luck, and if you need more help, just send me an inbox!
-Laura (16-f)
I'm trying to find the radio edited - clean version of the song : In the Ayer - Flo Rida ft. Will I Am.
I need it for a dance routine and it has to be an ORIGINAL COPY for it to be cut and shortened.
If anyone knows if there is a CD I can purchase which has this on it, that would be AWESOME!
Thanks!
Buy it on iTunes. You can even cut and shorten it (to an extent) using iTunes.
-Laura (16-f)
Yeah, I'm working on a playlist of confident songs? Such as shutup and drive by rihanna and 'like this' by kelly rowland. i'm not focused on the genre, but those are the only two i have haha. thanks (:
http://www.advicenators.com/qview.php?q=545691
From there:
A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing: This Providence.
*Boom Boom Pow: Black Eyed Peas.
BoysBoysBoys: Lady Gaga.
Circus: Britney Spears.
Control: Metro Station.
Devastation and Reform: Relient k.
Discotech: Young Love.
*Don't Trust Me: 3Oh!3.
Find a New Way: Young Love.
Gives You Hell: All-American Rejects.
Hey Italy: Halifax.
I'm So Sick: Flyleaf.
Is It Any Wonder?: Keane.
*I Do Not Hook Up: Kelly Clarkson.
Jamie All Over: Mayday Parade.
Just Dance: Lady Gaga.
*Lucky: Lucky Twice.
*Lovegame: Lady Gaga.
Miss You, Love You: Maroon 5.
Now You're Gone: Basshunter.
Poker Face: Lady Gaga.
*Ricochet!: Shiny Toy Guns.
Say it Ain't So: Weezer.
Say This Sooner: The Almost.
Single Ladies: Beyonce.
So What: Pink.
Take it Home: The White Tie Affair.
That's Not my Name: The Ting Tings.
This Is War: Flight 409.
Weightless: All Time Low.
Welcome to the World: Kevin Rudolf.
*When I Grow Up: Mayday Parade.
-Laura (16-f)
16/f So recently i had surgery, and before it i had to get my blood drawn. Well they told me that i was anemic or something and i asked what that was and she told me that i was really low on iron. I was wondering what foods have iron in them. I usually eat healthy foods and i like to be healthy so this kinda bothered me. Any ideas on how to get it up would be appreciated. Thanks =]
The same thing happened to me, and my doctor recommended daily vitamins. Honestly, I'd say to try them. They made me feel better.
As for foods with iron:
- chicken or turkey.
- kidney beans, etc.
- raisins.
- whole grain foods.
For more help:
-Laura (16-f)
Im moving to another state and i really need hlp. im gonna have to make new friends and last time i moved i couldn make any and i only had about 3. how can i make new friends? plus, i like kiddy shows (nick, cartoonetwork) and im going to be in 7th.
http://www.advicenators.com/qview.php?q=548311
From there:
First of all, if you THINK you're going to be alone and have a pessimistic view on your potential for making friends, you will be alone.
That being said, making friends really isn't all that hard. Just talk to people! Here are a few ways you can start a conversation:
1. Compliment them.
- If they're wearing a nice pair of shoes, or some cute jeans, tell them. Let them know you like their shoes, and then ask where they got them. After that, ask if they're comfortable or something. Don't be annoying about it, but take interest in the person you're talking to, and hopefully, chances are they'll show interest back.
2. Find something you have in common.
- If they're wearing a band shirt, and it's a band you like, tell them! For example, say they are wearing a Rocket Summer shirt, say to them, "I see you have on a Rocket Summer shirt, do you like his music?" Then, after they answer, tell them your opinion on the band/artist.
3. Talk about your surroundings/where you are.
- Say it's after class and the person next to you is getting up to leave. Walk out next to him/her and comment on the class. Say something like, "That was kind of an interesting lesson." or "Was it just me, or was that lecture kind of boring?" or, if you're sitting outside on a bench, and somebody is sitting next to you, make a comment about the weather or where you are.
4. Make a joke!
- There's no better way to make friends with somebody than to make them smile/laugh. BUT don't make a joke about another person, it will make you look bad AND potentially hurt another person's feelings.
-Laura (16-f)
hey i liked the advice you've given me before :) soo..
i'm bringing my ex with me on vacation in july. we broke up in april, but we both decided that we were still gonna stay good friends and see where things go from there. i'm still in love with him. he broke it with me because he said his feelings changed, but he said he still wanted me in his life, and i know he means it too. we're going to myrtle beach together and do you think theres a chance of him falling back in love if we're like on the beach at night flirting and hanging out? what do you think of this situation? and what things can i do to make it as romantic as possible. i would do absolutely anything to get back with this guy.
17/f, 17/m
thanks so much for your time.
oh and we were together for about 9 months, if that helps. and we met in the summer and starting dating in the summer.
Thanks for inboxing!
I think you should relax and take things slow. Do NOT force him into anything, and do NOT try and make the trip super romantic. If you do and (worst case scenario here) he doesn't WANT to get back together, it will just cause a ton of tension in your relationship.
I think that you should just enjoy your trip with him and let things happen naturally. What's meant to be will always find its way.
If anything, you should talk to him AFTER the trip. Tell him you had an amazing time with him (because I'm guessing you will) and then tell him how you feel. But don't focus your trip on trying to get him to fall back in love with you, focus on having a good time with him with no pressure or forced romance.
Have a great time! :)
-Laura (16[for less than a week more!]-f)
i have an LG Shine.
i tried setting the security codes on my phone. but it messed up and wont work.
and on my screen it says " PIN Code Blocked."
and it's asking me to put the PUK code in. i cant find the manual book for my phone. so does anyone know what it is?? i've tried using " 0000 " cause i read in my book to do that. but it still didnt work.
this had happened before..and i really cant tell my mom about it. cause she dosent get technology and stuff. and she'd get all mad and confused.
PLEASE HELP.
( i have a go phone plan if that helps.)
This happened to my brother 2 nights ago! We had to take it to the store to have it unlocked, because we couldn't figure out the code either =/
-Laura (16-f)
do you think it's wrong to break up with a guy using the message board on his online journal....which everyone can see and knows you broke up with him....before him does...?
To put it simply: yes.
-Laura (16-f)
I know we've been trashing our planet Earth for such a long time and that there may not be any hope for saving it, but I want to do my best to be environmentally friendly. Having a green household sounds like the best idea. I really want to go green.
I've noticed a few products in the grocery store that advertise as being green. Buying these products (mainly Chlorox Green Works products, using GE CFL bulbs instead of standard light bulbs, and even Ziploc Evolve sandwich bags) sounds like a great idea towards saving the Earth but I know I need to take the next step forward after that so I can try to be a green consumer.
How can I be more green?
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle! :)
First off, it's great that you want to be more green :)
- Take shorter showers.
- Use reusable canvas bags at the grocery store.
- Set your air conditioning even just 1 degree higher.
- Use reusable water bottles.
- Use environmentally friendly cleaning products (I use Green Works :) !)
- Turn your lights OFF when you don't need them.
- Unplug things you're not using.
For more help:
Good luck!
-Laura (16-f)
I'm constantly renting movies and would just like some ideas on really good movies. I like romances (like The Notebook, Titanic), and historical movies (The Other Boelyn Girl) and comedies (My Best Friend's Girl).
Any ideas?
What's your favorite?
-Thanks
Pride and Prejudice, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, A Walk to Remember, 13 Going on 30, The 40 Year Old Virgin.
My 2 all time favorite movies are Little Miss Sunshine and Almost Famous. I definetely recommend them :)
Let me know if you need more.
-Laura (16-f)
i'm not really asking too much for advice, but more of an opinion and what you think. so heres my story (17f&17m):
i dated this guy for 8 months and we broke up the last week of april...he said he doesn't have the same feelings for me. however, we went to prom together and i was laying on this guy cause i wasn't feeling good and he was off doing his own thing...and he got upset at me for that...we both decided that itd be best for us not to talk until summer starts (which is in like a month from now) then he wants to start hanging out again as friends and he said "if its meant to be, it'll be". we started going out during the summer of last year and i was thinking of doing something cute when we hang out to realize why he fell for me last summer. i really love this kid and he treats me right. so what do you think i should do with this whole situation..is there anything that can boost our chances of getting back together?
oh and should i text him first when school ends? and how long should i wait? or should i let him text me?
Thanks for inboxing.
I think you should respect his opinion and leave him alone for a bit. Give him time, because that's really all you can do.
To me, it sounds like he's not totally over you. That being said, if and when you DO start hanging out again, do NOT push him to get back together or pressure him to do something he's not comfortable doing. Just give him time and space for now and like he said, if it's meant to be, it'll be.
As for texting him first, I'd wait to see if he texts you. Give him like 2 weeks into summer, and if he doesn't text you, send him a quick text like "hey, do you still want to hang out some time?"
Good luck! and if you need anymore help, let me know :)
-Laura (16-f)
I really like this guy and he has a girlfriend but regardless i justfigured out he lied to me about EVERYTHING.
so im pretyy freaking hearbroken, we were bestfriends.
so what are some good songs and quotes about like getting lied to and all that?
:] thankss
http://www.advicenators.com/qview.php?q=545691
-Laura (16-f).
what are some really cute love songs ?
http://www.advicenators.com/qview.php?q=545691
-Laura (16-f).
18.f
I recently started hanging out with this guy. We went to the movies and things went really, really well. As we were leaving he said to me "I will definitely call you tomorrow" and he did. He called me and we hung out the next day. He came over to my house and everything was perfect. We went on a walk and things were just perfect. We talked the next day and he said that he could probably hang out one night this week after he got off work if I wanted to and of course I said that I wanted to. I was talking to him today and we didn't talk as much as before. I feel like things are changing already and I don't really know what to do. I asked him if he wanted to hang out this weekend and he said that he was busy friend and hanging out with friends saturday so he'd 'let me know' but it was just different from before. I try not to get my hopes up but I do and it ends up not working out.
This might not make a lot of sense but I just don't really know whats going on. If he likes me or not
Thanks for inboxing!
I think you should talk to him about it. That's the only way you can know what he feels and what he's thinking. Just bring it up casually, and don't make a huge deal out of it. Just say that you've been hurt before, and you really want this to turn into something good. Let him know how YOU feel, so that he can let you know how HE feels.
-Laura (16-f)
I'm making a slideshow for and about my friends. I want some songs that might go good with that. If you have any it would be great, thanks!
You'll Always Be My Best Friend: Relient k.
You're My Best Friend: (I think?) Queen.
Brat Pack: The Rocket Summer.
Umbrella: Rihanna.
Friends Forever: Vitamin C.
We're Going to be Friends: The White Stripes.
Suddenly I See: KT Tunstall.
Better Together: Jack Johnson.
I Hope You Dance: Leann Womack.
Ocean Avenue: Yellowcard.
-Laura (16-f)
What are some bands like:
We Came As Romans
We the Kings
Tickle me Pink
The Academy is...
Stone Sour
http://www.advicenators.com/qview.php?q=532581
From there:
If You Like:
That Popish/Punk Sound,
kind of like ALL TIME LOW or PLAIN WHITE T'S,
try the following:
- The Almost.
- The Audition.
- Asteria.
- Cartel.
- Every Avenue. *
- Go Radio!
- The Higher.
- Hit The Lights.
- Houston Calls.
- A Kidnap in Color. *
- Lights Out Dancing.
- The Maine.
- Mayday Parade. *
- My Favorite Highway.
- The Prize Fight.
- The Rocket Summer. *
- Say Anything.
- School Boy Humor.
- Sing It Loud.
- The Spotlight.
- This Providence.
- We The Kings.
-Laura (16-f)
I just got a new computer. What's a good, reliable program I can download so when I plug my iPod in I can transfer my playlists from my iPod onto my new computer?
I tried iDump. But after it downloaded, I can find it anywhere on the computer.
Thanks !
Music Rescue.
I've used it a few times, and it works great.
-Laura (16-f)
I like the ting tings- thats not my name, its awsome taylor swift, kelly clarkson, beyonce, rihanna, pink, all american rejects, lilly allen, brittney spears, natasha bedingfield, hilary duff, vanessa hudgens, Aly&AJ, Avril Lavrine are all good.
Thanks for inboxing!
Try:
- Every Avenue.
- Cash Cash.
- Kate Nash.
- Kelly Clarkson.
- David Archuleta.
- All Time Low.
- Boys Like Girls.
- Sherwood.
- The Veronicas.
- The Cab.
- Charlotte Sometimes.
- The Higher.
- Jack's Mannequin.
- Jordin Sparks.
- The Maine.
Enjoy! :)
-Laura (16-f)
I like Natasha Bedingfield, Raven Symone, Pink, Rihanna, Aly & AJ, Vanessa Hudgens, Brittnay Spears, Lilly Allen- the fear, All American Rejects- gives you hell, Lady Gaga- poker face & Avril Lavrine.
What would be some other people to look up/ listen to on: my mp3, playlist.com & or facebook.
P.S. I'm 15/f, america.
Colbie Caillat, My Favorite Highway, Taylor Swift, Ingrid Michaelson, The Rocket Summer, Lenka, The Ting Tings, The White Tie Affair.
If you need/want more, send me an inbox.
-Laura (16-f)
I need some songs for a sister, best friend. I also have three nieces. Is there any songs out there that I could dedicate to them?
Please help!
I really want to show them how much I care with a song.
Thank you!
You'll Always Be My Best Friend: Relient k.
You're My Best Friend: (I think?) Queen.
Brat Pack: The Rocket Summer.
Umbrella: Rihanna.
Friends Forever: Vitamin C.
We're Going to be Friends: The White Stripes.
Suddenly I See: KT Tunstall.
Better Together: Jack Johnson.
I Hope You Dance: Leann Womack.
Ocean Avenue: Yellowcard.
-Laura (16-f)