Hello, call me Abby =] I'm eighteen and a senior in high school this year. I've always had great advice, I'm just not so great at following it =P Feel free to ask me anything, I'll do my best to give you an answer.
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how many jumping jacks do you need to do to lose 1 pound? (link)
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Jumping jacks are really more of a warm up for your body before serious exercizing and working out. Unless you do a ton, it wont help too much.
-Abby
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I asked you about the spring fling dance, and you told me to wear a skirt. there's one problem. I AM A MALE. (link)
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Im sorry about that! I assumed you were female, because usually they are the ones asking what they need to wear, not guys. Next time, it helps all us users if you post your gender and age :)
Well, if your a guy, I guarentee most of the people there will wear a collared dress shirt (hollister, american eagle, abercrombie)and jeans. Or a polo.
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I have a mole on my neck, and I want to go tanning. I was wondering about how much they cost to get removed, or if there is a way to cover it up so there will be a lesser chance of it becoming cancerous? (link)
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I dont agree with Laguna Babe, it does not cost 1000 dollars to get a mole romoved. Its a common practice, people do it all the time, and if it was that expensive most people wouldn't bother.
It all depends on the doctor doing the procedure, so ask him or her.
Self tanning is more beneficial for you because:
-It is cheaper
-It doesnt damage your skin
-If you get the lotion, it moisturizes your skin so your killing to birds with one stone!
-You wont get cancer
So I suggest spray tan or tanning lotion.
-Abby
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Last month my boy mate asked me to go to his family's house party he said
"I was wondering if you'd like to with me"
"if you say no dont tell people"
did he mean this as mates or dates because I dont know.I said no though.
But I've only known him for a few months and a couple of weeks ago everyone said he liked this other girl.I just want to know...was he asking me out????????? (link)
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I think he was asking you out.
What he meant by dont tell people was he didnt want people to know you rejected him.
-Abby
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13 | f how can i get a vibrator without my mom or dad or sisters knowing. and where could i possibly hide it? (link)
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Im not sure where you could get it (Spencers like Tina said, maybe, but idk if they'd inquire about your age)
But Im great at hiding stuff :)
I've hidden stuff in shoes, flashlights (unscrew it and take out the insides and you can fit stuff in it), bottoms of tissue boxes, behind thick picture frames, and many other places. Just look around your room and find a really obscure object to hide it in.
Good luck!
-Abby
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Well, I usually don't fo to school functions, but this time, I am. I want to the Spring Fling dance, at my school. It is semi-formal, and I don't know what to where. I guess my question is... what do I wear?! (link)
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I love dances!
Semi formal is fun because you get to look pretty without going overboard.
I'd wear a denim skirt with a pretty tank top/blouse in a fun color (spring colors like pink, yellow, light/lime green, lavendar, etc) with matching jewelry and accesories. You can even be extra festive and put a flower in your hair ( i reccomend gerber daises)
If your still unsure, just ask your friends what their wearing.
Have fun!
-Abby
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How to get a bf? I'm lost here! (link)
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There is no sure fire way to just get a boyfriend. Your question was kind of vague and if I had to describe everything that was involved, well you would have a book lol.
http://www.wikihow.com/Get-a-Boyfriend
Try that.
But basically, you have to find a guy that you like, flirt, see if he likes you, (usually) go on a date and see how it works, and after a few dates, decide wether you want to get more serious.
If getting a guy is hard, dont try to be something your not. They'll see through it. So let your personality shine through (and be flirty :) and let guys know your available!
Good luck!
-Abby
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Okay, so my boyfriend has a little cousin and she is veryyy large. She turned 5 in the beginning of February (Feb 2nd, ironically enough Groundhogs day haha.) and weighs around 110. We are both very close to her, and care for her alot.. but her weight is downright unhealthy and I just wish there was something more we can do. Her parents seem to be unphased by her weight and just don't really acknowledge it. This obesity runs in their family and so does Diabetes. (Lucky for me, my boyfriend doesn't have either) But we just don't know what to do with her.. take her running? Haha I really am at a loss. Any feedback would be FANTASTIC!! Thanks!! ♥ (link)
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This is a tough issue. Her parents probably dont see anything wrong with her or just dont want to see anything wrong, so they dont acknowelegde it. They probably give her anything she wants, and if its food, she'll get it.
Talk to them about it. Say you really love her, but the way she is living is unhealthy and will cause her problems her whole life. Offer to help by taking her to the park, running, playing, anything to get her moving.
Good luck!
-Abby
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When my aunt came to visit and we were going outside, she's like you have to wear sunblock on your face hun or else your face will burn and you get pimples!
Is she right? Because she has no pimples at all..
If so are there certain kinds that won't make my face oily since my face is always really oily and sweaty? And none scented ones?
I never wore sunblock before because it feels like I'm puttign oil and grease on my skin and that it smells really bad. Can anyone recomend a one that I'm looking for? And when you write the name please use capitals so I'll know.. (link)
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Sun wont make you get pimples, maybe blisters if you get burned bad enough, though. Your aunt doesnt have any because she is past puberty and takes care of her skin (probably)
But sunblock on your face is important!
Find sunblock made especially for your face, its oil free! You can find makeup with spf in it and moisturizer as well. Taking care of your skin is pretty easy, and you'll be glad years from now when your skin isnt trashed by the sun.
-Abby
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I've only been to one dance, and it was casual. But now in about a week our school is having a semi formal dance and I really don't know what to wear. I don't like skirts... and I'm wondering how you'd dance in a skirt or dress anyway? You can't move with that type of thing on... or at least I know I can't. So what's something i could wear that looks good but allows me to actually dance!!! Helpful hints- I have ugly freckled white legs... and I'm not a toothpick skinny girl... I'm average. (link)
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I actually like dancing in a dress/skirt better. Your legs arent as constrained.
If you really want to stick to pants, wear nice jeans (dark wash) a dressy top and heels with nice accesories.
Have fun!
-Abby
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I haven't gotten my period for about 2-3 months. Just so you know, I'm NOT pregnant that I know for sure. I'm still a teenager so what could be the cause of this? Could I just be erregular or something, I mean it would be a little strage if I were but can someone tell me ALL the possibilites for why I haven't gotten my period for almost 3 months. Is it possible for me to have entered menopause already? What are the symptons of it? Could someone get it this early?
All reasons possible? (link)
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Nothing is wrong, at all. It is very common for teens to skip months at a time in the early years of menstrating. My friend skipped 5 months. Unless you are sexually active, you really have nothing to worry about.
-Abby
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Alright, so it seems that my boyfriend is not all sweet and stuff to me anymore when we talk, almost like he is distracted. I know that the 'honeymoon' phase is over but I still wanna feel like he misses me or appreciates me and he doesn't. Like I don't care if he calls me all the time but just since I don't see him much during the week I try to keep communication between us and he is just so short with me sometimse. What should I do? (link)
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Guys and girls sometimes stop trying to impress one another after they get together, because they think the hard part is over. So show him how you want to be treated by treating him the same way. Leave cute notes in his locker, hold hands, if you see him give him a hug, call him just to see whats up, etc. Hopefully he'll get the hint and start doing stuff for you.
-Abby
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Ok, so i dont know if this should be in this category or friendship. This story could go on forever, but I will try to keep it short.
So, there is this guy and I had a huge crush on him for like 5 years. Now Im in eighth grade and I try to not like him anymore like that, because he resently went out with my best friend. But he broke up with her. Its obvious that she still likes him, and she gets upset when ever he flirts with other girls. So now basically me and the guy are good friends. So, I still flirt with the guy a lot. Its really hard not to, I mean he is the hottest most popular guy in the grade. But now the problem, there is a dance coming up. I have always dreamed of slow dancing with him. All of my life I hoped that we would be together, but since he has gone out with my best friend everything has been really awkward. I don't think that he likes me the way that I like him, and its better that way because my best friend would flip if she knew that I liked him. So back to the dance I would give anything to dance with him, and I have thought about asking him before the dance if he could save a dance for me. My excuse for dancing with him would be that he is leaving my school next year, and I wont see him much after that, and I really wanted just one dance to say goodbye. But I dont know if its a good idea because my best friend would probably not talk to me anymore, or be wicked upset. But I think that I am in love with this guy I can't get him off my mind. So I would love opinions on what I should do. And say to him?? thanks sooo soo much : )
Love,
Confused (link)
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As for your best friend, there probably isnt a way to avoid her getting mad if you dance with this guy.
For the dance, if you have a DJ, you can ask to play this game (i forget what its called but I wanna say Slow Switch)
Basically everyone grabs a partner, and for like 30 seconds or less probably, you dance with a guy and than the DJ will call it out and everyone switches. It makes slow dancing fun and easy for everyone, and I know I had fun when I did it. Or you can just ask him! Everyone dances with their friends at dances, its a dance, nothing to be shy about. Make sure your friend knows that as well.
Good luck!
-Abby
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I have bad blackheads on my nose and the crease in the middle of my lip and chin. Are there anyways to get rid of blackheads? I already use Proactiv Solution but it doesn't help. Any products I can try that really do work?
Thanks in advance! (link)
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I have the same problem, but I havent found a good product that works well. You can pop them out, I guess, but that takes a long time.
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ok so its spring yayayay its also tadpole seasonn yay haha so i collected about 100 tadpoles from my lake awesome i put its natrual lake water in the aquareim, and i have sand on the bottem some seaweed, allagy (which they mainly eat) and also some lil hermit things that live in the lil shells =] i filled the 10 gallon aquarem about a lil less than half full and they look healthy. the are eating and lively they dont have legs yet, so its just the tail and the body, i dont know what kinda frog they are going to be but i dont know how long is it going to take till they are frogs?? is the enviorment they are in healthy?
thanx
--ashley
-grayrainbow (link)
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Im not sure about tadpoles, but it sounds like you have to many in one tank. When they get bigger, it will be very cramped. I know fish need 1 Gallon or 2 gallons per inch of their body. Check online or a employee at a pet store.
Good luck!
-Abby
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ok so i am 15 going to be 16 and all of my other friends are going to be 15. i have been with my close friends since like 9 years old an all this time they've been thinking that i am the same age as them but i am not. im just so scared that they will find out in school and never speak to me again. but i dont know how to say it. i just dont feel like im older. they'll hate me. because i have kept that secret for so long. but right now i am in highschool and i really dont like my new school. i want to go where my other friends are but i am scared if i do go they will see that i am a year older because of those student i.d that say the year you were born in. also in my new school i am so scared because someone might find out. i started school late. i dont know what to do. i always have to be hiding my school i.d. but i really dont want to tell my new friends or my old friends. my new friends becase they are all bratty and they will make a big fuss over it. and my old friends becase i dont want to dissapoint them. also i have like a babyface and matured less then they did so i think thats why they think that i am the same age as them. i hate this. what should i do i am so worried i really dont want to tell them.!
p.s also..if you were my friend and i tell you that i got a misprint when i was younger and i was coming here to the u.s would you believe me? what else can i say so it can look realistic?.
thanks! (link)
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I think your over-reacting. In my class, there are kids who are a year older, and even kids who are a year younger than me. But their all my friends and I love them. If these people are your friends, they won't care and it won't make a difference. Your age has nothing to do with your personality. I dont think people would be mad/weirded out anyway, its a common thing to have friends who are older/younger than you.
Don't get tangled in this web of lies, tell the truth. The longer you wait the worse it will get.
-Abby
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I have no personality. It kinda sucks 'cause that means I don't have lots of friends. How can I gain a great personality? I'm very shy, so that doesn't help at all. What are somethings I can do, say, and talk about with other people to make them think I have a good personality? Please help. =[ (link)
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Everyone has personality, some people just don't show it. So instead of being shy, be outgoing. Introduce yourself to people, be warm and friendly, crack jokes, and talk about things you like, or relate to others about what they like. People will want to be around you if you exude a warm and postive vibe, so always be nice. Don't worry about it so much, and just let your true self out.
Good luck!
-Abby
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I really want to go to some cool resort over spring break but I don't really know of any places that are good for teens (not school-age kids).
I know Atlantis isn't that good...
soooo any suggestions would be appreciated. (link)
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I think Atlantis is great, actually. Beautiful place.
Are we talking college teens (adults, actaully) or high school ones? I went to Club Med with my class and they had a decent teen thing, but you don't really need a resort specialized for teens to have fun. We ran around at night til 1 doing whatever we wanted. Everything was open to us, even the bars. (I'll admit, I drank. But honestly, they didnt care.)
Try sandals resorts, or just ask around to other people who have gone on spring break.
Have fun!
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I just started indoor tanning. How often a week should I tan??
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I dont reccomend hollister babe's answer. It all depends on how fair your skin is. The darker you are, the smaller amount of time you should start with. And you wont see a difference the first few times, because the color has to set in. Start at 5 minium if your very fair skinned and just work your way up. Unless you need the color for a date in the near future, don't go every day of the week. Twice a week is more than sufficent. And once you get your desired color, you can skip a few weeks (in my case). Tanning is not to be taken lightly because it can lead to many skin diseases.
Good luck and be safe!
-Abby
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I have a fictionpress.com account, [[which, I've noticed, it similar to fanfiction.com..]]
I've got account on quizilla and harrypotterfanfiction.com, too, and I can figure out how to publish chapters on those.. But I can't figure out how to do it on fiction press. I've already uploaded the chapter and edited it. It's ready to be published-- but I can't figure out how.
I've only published one chapter before, on this account, and I can't remember how I did it.
Help? (link)
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Sorry, I've never used fictonpress. I find harrypotterfanfiction.com the easiest, so I just stick with that. Can I have a link to some of your stories? I'd love to read them. If you ever need a beta, I'd be happy to do it.
My email is tropicalbreeze92@yahoo.com
-Abby
Update: I read your feedback and I understand the long wait for validation. I became a trusted author last month, and it basically means I can publish anything instantly. If you aren't a trusted author, you have to go through the queue. It's just to make sure the stories aren't complete garbage, which I actually appreciate. The validation process teaches authors to stick with the rules so that if and when one day you become a TA, you will be able to follow the rules. Its anoying, I know, but it prevents horrible grammar and spelling, stories that make no sense whatsoever, stories that are wrongly rated, stories with mature content, and just keeping everything in order. It is a large hassle, but it benefits everyone. My account on there is tropicalbreeze92, why dont you check it out? I tried to read your story, but it didn't let me.
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