Hi I'm a 27 year old female from British Columbia, Canada. I work in retail as a sales assoicate. I have an above average intelligence about relationships and mental health issues and love giving advice to those in need. My parents bitterly divorced when I was 13 and through this I learned a lot about relationships. I've also lived through a severe depression and mental breakdown in my early twenties, so I know a lot about mental health. If anyone has a question for me about either of these topics I would be glad to answer as best to my abililty. I would just like to add how much joy this site had brought to my life. I truly believe that by helping others you help yourself.
Website: Life Is What You Make It
Gender: Female
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Occupation: Sales Associate
Age: 27
Member Since: September 20, 2005
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I am applying for a job and the question on the application is:
Why are you interested in working for Dots?
(clothing store)
Okay, somethings I can say about me is that I am extremely outgoing friendly and helpful.... so how can I like put that in the answer making it sound professional?
And I used to work at Six Flags Astroworld at the front gate, I opened and closed the park, greeting and meeting all the guests that came it... mabye this will help too!
I rate! :) Any advice will be GREATLY appreciated!
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I've been to a lot of job interviews, and I've also taken a course on questions that employers are likely to ask potential employees.
The best and most professional way to answer the question, before talking about yourself, is to butter up the company. What I mean is you should do research on the company, so when you answer the question, "why are you interested in working at dots", I would say something along the lines of: I am interested at working at dots because of the excellent reputation your company has. I have always been a regular customer at your store because of the outstanding service and always feel very welcome.
Then I would start talking about yourself, maybe say something like: I believe I would be a valuable asset to your company. My experience working at the Six Flag Astroworld helped me to deal with customers in a calm and pleasant manner, while at the same time keeping up with it's fast paced environment. Thankyou for your consideration,
sincerely,
(your name).
I wrote something similar on my cover letter once and it got me my current job!
Good Luck to you.
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I've just been wondering, how do you know if you're going to be left-handed or right handed when you're born? Is it that you just tend to use your left hand/right hand more than the other than you become left handed or right handed? Or does it have to do with muscles? And what about those people who are ambixterous? (link)
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I am left handed and the only one in my whole family who isnt right handed.
I don't think there is any way to know if you will be born left handed or not.
But I can give you some interesting facts about lefties.
For an example, only 7 percent of the population is left handed.
Did you also know that left handed people are more likely to be in an accident or die young than right handed people? This is because we have to adapt to living in a right handed world.
I think it's cool to be left handed!!
Hope this has helped you!
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(sorry it's so long, but its worth reading.)
There's this guy that I have been madly in love with since like, July 2005. Every damn day I think about him more & more, and I want him more & more everytime I think about him. The thing is, is that he's too old for me, and I will never get him because...*tear* He's David Desrosiers. I know, you think I'm just in puppy love. I don't think so. I have NEVER felt this way EVER! I love him sooo much, I HATE HIM. I've been getting jealous easier, and I've been getting mad at my freinds for talking about guys to me. It makes me feel so bad. ***I am extremely self concious, and I guarentee that I don't have the nicest body. I've been gaining weight really fast, and I don't know if it is because I am in love with someone I'm not supossed to be. Am I depressed? I don't think so, but yeah. My friend came up to me and said to get the fuck over him, and that I looked pregnant in the outfit I was in. She isn't very supportive, and I really love this guy. I don't like his looks as much I I like his point of view, his personality, his usage of words, and little things like that. I appreciate anything I can get, and I appreciate him the most. BUT I CNA'T HAVE HIM :( I rate high! (link)
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First of all I would like to tell you that you are not alone. I have been in love before with men that I couldnt have and it is the most painfull thing a person could go through. I couldnt have my man because he was married. I was totally in love with him.
I think that your "friend" is being a complete bitch. What a mean thing to say about you looking pregnant!! I would distance myself from her and find some real friends who have more understanding of what your'e going through.
Yes, I believe you are suffering from depression. But depression is curable, trust me I would know. I've been on several anti-depressants. Talk to your doctor about this. As for your weight gain, I would suggest joining a gym and starting on a diet. If you can't afford joining a gym, you can start walking (it's free). I always listen to music on my discman, which makes me want to walk longer and faster.
I know the pain if unbearable right now, but like everything else in life this too shall pass. Hang in there and believe in yourself. You will survive this, I promise.
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has anyone tried that? what did you think of it? (link)
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I've tried it and I liked it. It tastes excactly like lemonade except with alhohol in it.
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I hate my life. Here's a little bit about it.
I have un diagnosed a.d.d or adhd, i'm 14, I ive in the stupidest town ever, i suck at everything i do, i hate my family, i do not work up to my potencial, i'm ugly, i'm too skinny, i'm not allowed to have ''too much fun'', i'm not allowd to have a girlfriend, i'm constantly depressed, i dont have any friends because i'm too much of a ''geek'', i get many racist jokes cracked about me every day.
i just dont know what to do, i just got in a big fight with my parents and I didn't realize until now, just how much i HATE my life.
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your problem is you're a negative thinker. Lots of people have been dealt way worse cards in life then you and have gone on to be very successful and respected members of society.
Okay lets start with you living in the "stupidist town ever". Well you can do nothing about where you live so lets move on to "I am 14", also another thing you can do nothing about. Okay "I suck at everything I do". Well I'm sure there must be a least ONE thing you can do well, am I right? You then go on to say you hate your family, well would you like to elaborate on that part? What is so terrible about them? Maybe they are just trying to help you but you want them to leave you alone.
Okay, and you think you're ugly, skinny, depressed, and a geek. Well this is all in you're head. I think you have low self esteem.
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Okay, I have this REALLY good riddle that 80% of kindergarteners got compared to 17% of senior COLLEGE students... I know the answer, too!!
(And they all have the same answer)
What is greater than God?
More evil than the devil?
The rich need it
The poor have it
And if you eat it, you'll die!!
Answer me, or guess, and I'll post the answer on your feedback! (link)
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I think I know the answer.
Is it NOTHING?
that's the only thing that makes sense. Nothing is greater than god, or more evil than the devil. The poor have nothing, and if you eat nothing, you die.
Can you tell me if I got it?
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I'm 15/f.
Usually a couple days before I start my period, I get this feeling like I really want to beat someone up that I hate. Lol, it's really weird. I'm not psycho or anything. I'm a really really happy person usually, and I'm super nice. It's just like 5 days or so before I start my period I just want to beat someone up. Is this normal? Does anyone else feel like this? (link)
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It's certaintly not ABNORMAL to get mood swings before you start your period. I've never wanted to beat someone up, but last week my phone kept ringing so I screamed FUCKING SHUT UP!!! and pulled the phone jack out of the wall. I am normally a happy nice person too. After I did this I thought I was losing it but then I went to the bathroom and my panties had blood on them, I started to laugh.
I'm certainly not psycho but we've all had instances of temporary freakups on our periods I would just laugh at yourself, realize that it's a hormonal thing and try to relax.
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Hey I'm a guy and was just wondering about something...
I know its normal and not exactly their fault and everything, but when a girl goes through monthly stuff, what are we, the guys, supposed to do. I really don't mind it, but sometimes I feel like I need to help out my g/f with whatever the problem may be...but I can't. Should I just be there to talk and listen? That's what I've been doing so far. I mean I can't think of any good advice other than lie down, take some medicine, try to relax, and stuff like that. Should I try to help, or just stay out of the way? Is there any way I can help or no? I know I don't or ever will understand what it feels like or anything, but I'd still try to help with anything. Will rate, thanks in advance. (link)
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I would just treat her like you normally do. Whatever you do, DON"T say something insensitive like"Oh, someones on the RAG."
When I'm on my period (since you wanted to know what it feels like), I get really tired and more irritable then usually. Basically we are peeing out blood so we feel like a leaky faucet for several days. My back gets really sore and I break out more than normal. It also leaves a real mess on our panties if our pad leaks and I'm always worried that I smell.
Remember, every girl is different. Some get worse PMS then others. In the most extreme of cases, one women was found (by her husband) to have taken all of the living room furniture out on to the front lawn.
Most periods only last about 4-5 days. Just be sensitive. Oh, and if you want a way to calcualate when your girlfriend will get her period, her is a scientific method. When your girlfriend gets her period, on the first day it starts mark it on your calendar. Then count 28 days after the day her period starts. This will tell you excactly when her next period will start, so you can be prepared for some mood swings several days before.
hope to have helped
buzzie
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Along with one of my friends, I've just been given a radio show on my student radio station. We go out on the air at 9 pm on Wednesday.
All this is geat but, I'm quite short of ideas for things to talk about in the links(talky bit in between songs). Any ideas?
I'll try and do an advice segment but that entirely relies on people texting or emailing questions. I'll also talk a bit about Amnesty International's 'protect the Human' week etc. we'll probably be able to talk for a bit about the various uni societies and teams we're involved in and play a few tracks for our fellow team members. We're also supposed to plug some of the union events which I don't really mind doing as they are almost always pretty good.
Our show is called "Random Weirdo's" so we can talk about almost anything so long as that won't offend people.
Please give me ideas and I'll play your track requests. The show will be available for non-locals at www.ramair.co.uk from 9-10 pm gmt.
Thanks guys.
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Why don't you do what John Tesh does on his radio show? During every link he talks about answers to different surveys, like for example, one day he said to the guys, "what is the best way to pick up a woman at the gym"? And then the audience has to wait for the answer until after the next song is over.
He's had many interesting topics including how to a great job if you are a university student, and how to score with the opposite sez, and stuff about losing weight.
If you want more ideas, go to johntesh.com
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im 13, 5'2"ish and like 150lbs. is that over weight? cuz i think im really fat and everyone says im not and i know theyre all trying to e nice. i cant stand life anymore. my being so fat makes me wanna die. ive been called fat like 47 times in my life and countless people have told me im not so i dont know who to believe. am i fat or not? i really hate myslef andi cant stand life anymore. its like i just dont care about anything anymore. please help. (link)
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When I was your age I weighed 117 pounds and I was taller than you by 2 inches and the docter told me that I was heavier than other girls my age, even though I was rail skinny .Because of this one stupid nurse I thought I was fat.
My point is, don't listen to what other people say, just worry about how YOU feel.
Anyways, now I weigh around 160 pounds and I am 5'6, and I feel healthier than when I was 13.
I've struggled with my weight since I was about 16, and kids in school can be so cruel. The boys were nice to me when I was skinny but when I put on weight they treated me like dirt.
If you really feel that badly about your body I would suggest talking to a nutritionist and joining a gym. You will drop weight and feel better about yourself.
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how do u raise your matabolism? (link)
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Well there are several things you could do to accomplish this.
The first is your diet. Make sure that you include plenty of grain products, vegies, and fruit in your diet. These foods provide vitamins, minerals, and fibre. Also limit sugars and choose a diet low in fat.
Don't drink alchohol, and get plenty of excercise.
And the most important thing is to drink lots of water, and lots of sleep.
This should boost your metabolism in no time.
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my bf and I never have things to talk about. What can we talk about?
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ask your boyfriend what kind of music he likes and then tell him what you like, you might find out you like the same kind. Also ask him about what kind of movies he would like to watch and then go to the video store with him.
Tell him a joke and get him to tell you one.
There are a million things the two of you could talk about.
Maybe he is shy, if thats the case do something romantic like make him a candlelit dinner, or go to the beach at sunset and walk hand in hand.
I had a boyfriend who was really shy, I found a great ice breaker was to play a game of cards or a board game.
Find out if he likes hockey and then start watching the games with him. Guys are SO impressed with girls who show an interest in sports. Learn the names of some of his favorite hockey , or basketball, or whatever sport it is he likes.
You'll get him talking in no time with the sports tactic, take it from someone whose been there!!
cheers
buzzie
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I dont understand why guys dont like me. I am not really that ugly. i am smart. i am involved in a lot of after school activities. i also do a couple sports. i am nice to everyone. he acts like he likes me (some things he says). but then he doesnt act like he likes me. y doenst anyone like me? (link)
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I can totally relate to your dilemma. I think that because you are so nice to everyone, that guys don't think of you as a challenge. Guys in Highschool are still really immature and tend to go for the girls that are known as bitches.
Also, because you are nice the guys probably feel more comfortable around you and think of you as more of a friend than a girl that they would want to date.
I never had any dates all through highschool. I was attractive but was the nice girl that everyone wanted to copy off her notes. The guys respected me so never thought of wanting to get in my pants.
But trust me, things will change once your out of highschool.
Oh, by the way, the guys do like you but because of peer pressure they usually only go for the easy gurls.
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Has anyone on here had the surgery for scoliosis? if you have can you tell me what its like and how it went with you?
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My sister had the surgery when she was 2 years old. She's 29 now.
She had to wear a back brace for about 10 years and the surgery stunted her growth, she's only 4 foot 6.
But that was almost 30 years ago, I'm sure there have been many advances in the surgery that would make it run more smoothly.
I do know that the surgery saved her life, she would have died without it. But she is very bitter about how short she is and had many psycholigical problems.
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Is there any way to make your hair grow really really fast? i want my hair to grow longer really fast. thanks
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The best way to make your hair grow fast is to eat healthy foods, and get it trimmed every 6 weeks.
If you want healthy AND long hair try not to dye it because the dye weakens the hair.
Also, don't blow dry your hair, I find it dries it out.
And use a really good shampoo like dove.
Hope this helped!
buzzie
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