Mackenzie's advice column

There's no such thing as "national make out weekend"; I checked. Some power hungry 12 year old was probably just bored and wanted to try to control people! :P

♥[?]♥ I have to do an intreview for language arts.
I have chosen to intreview you, but i couldnt get ahold of you on AIM. what is/are your:
-school that you go to
-hobbies
-fav food
-fav band
-fav tv show
-dreams

And finaly. What is your hair like and what is your eye color?
Thanks in adance
--Caden--

Hi Caden! An interview on ME!? Hrm. Should I feel special? I feel special. I'm the lucky chosen one, how cool! :D

WHAT SCHOOL DO I GO TO?
I'm homeschooled. About two months ago I enrolled in online schooling, which is done from my computer in my room on my own time. I can literally do my studies at any hour of any day for as long or short of time period as I'd like to. This is all done for convience purposes, I suppose. I don't have many other things going on, but it's just the schooling of my choice. But just because it's not done in a classroom doesn't make the work any easier, don't get that misconception. The work is the EXACT SAME STUFF someone my age at a public school would be given. If anything, it's a little bit harder, just because there is no teacher. I have to open up a geometery book... read it.. and understand it myself (which is tough)!!!!!! Granted, all tests have open notes, which is good... but still doesn't make up for the lack of teacher, ya know? Imagine teachin' yourself!! I like it very much though. The convience part is for those who may have dropped out 1 year, 5, 10, 30, years ago. They may go and earn their high school diploma. It's also great for expectant teen/mothers, and those who are forced to work grueling hours during the week. I'll take the whole teaching everything to myself in exchange for my early diploma. As quick as I can finish the work... is as quick as I graduate. If I can accomplish what would take a public high school student TWO YEARS to complete.. in 4 months, then good for me - I'd get all of those credits, and be THAT much closer to my early graduation, you see? On the same token, say it took me 4 months to grasp multiplication, for example. Well then, I'd have those 4 months to just ensure that I understand multiplication. It's just a world of opportunities and confidence! I couldn't be more satisfied. This online schooling is without a doubt the very best thing that has ever happened in my life. :)

WHAT ARE MY HOBBIES?
Hmm. Tough one?? I'm not exactly sure how to take this question, but I'll answer as best as I can. Well, I HATE littering, so I often participate in community trash pick ups with the neighborhood. Or, sometimes I'll go to the park and do it all by myself. I just really hate littering, and I feel that if for some bizarre reason that I'm not able to better the world with my life, then cleaning the environment will be my contribution; and it's a big one, if you ask me!! I also love to sing, dance, and act. Music is my getaway. I'm always singing, whether I'm in the privacy of my own room, in the car, at the store, or in class (growing up). And if there were ever a time when I couldn't be vocal, I'd be tapping light beats with a pencil or on my thigh. I'm also a great writer, but I hate to write. Problem there is, I'm a perfectionist. Everything done by me must be 3854987%, or it's not good enough. And there's nothing wrong with that, but it just makes the whole writer process very long and sometimes tedious. But, I wouldn't have it any other way. I also love to cook, and I used to work in my public high school's cafeteria in the morning. I loved it. I felt it was great experience, and a nice donation of my time. Who's not to love the ones who prepare lunch, right? I also collect purses and work out a ton, if those are hobbies?? ;)

WHAT IS MY FAVORITE FOOD?
Without a doubt, no hesitation here.. my two favorite foods are RICE and MASHED POTATOES!!! I love them!!!! Any way, any style, any seasonings - I'm ALLLLLLLLLL over it!! :D I also love pizza, salad and rice krispie treats (with peanut butter and chocolate chips)!!!! And my LEAST favorite foods are mint, nuts of ANY kind, fish of ANY kind, beans of ANY kind, brocolli, spinach, hamburgers, and mustard!! Also, I only drink water. I haven't had a sip of something that WASN'T water in years and years and years and yearsssssss!!! :D :D

WHAT IS MY FAVORITE BAND?
Well, by "band".. do you necessarily mean GROUP OF SINGERS, or can they be soloists? I'll just list my favorites for ya: Savage Garden, Jewel, Christina Aguilera, Corrs, Craig David, Britney Spears, and Charlotte Church. I love techno music a WHOLE bunch!!! I'm also a big fan of opera, country, and "oldies" (back from the 20's, 50's, 60's, and 70's). "Oldies" is actually my favorite genre, if you will.

WHAT IS MY FAVORITE TELEVISION SHOW?
It doesn't play anymore, not even repeats. It's called "California Dreams". It was definitely my favorite. And as cheesey as it sounds, I think it's been a big influence on my life. I also LOVE "Full House", "Dawson's Creek", "Ghost Whisper" and "7th Heaven". Aside from that, I don't watch television. I really don't like television. Until recently (when I started to watch "Full House" daily) I'd watch about an hour every two weeks or so...

WHAT ARE MY DREAMS?
Hmm. To be honest, I really don't know. I mean, I am seventeen years old, and about 8 months away from graduating (and yes, I'd still graduate early even if it's 8 months from now :P). I feel rushed, like I need to decide what I want to do with the rest of my life. I wish I didn't feel this way, as I know the decision doesn't need to be made right now. I wish I knew how to make it go away and end all of this stress, but I don't, unfortunately. Lots of people in their 20's, 30's, 40's, and sometimes beyond decide to jump into new careers. I know I shouldn't feel like I have to decide now, but I do. I really have no idea what I want to make of my life -- all I know is I want it to be able to affect people, in some form or another. I think that is why I take Advicenators so seriously. I see my feedback, and I really feel as if I make a difference, no matter how big or small it might seem.. I'm really helping people out in a bind. Even if they don't agree with what I have to say, hopefully they'll appreciate an opinion from a different view, ya know? And if they see it from someone else's perspective, then I think it's slowly making them a better person themselves. It just opens their eyes to so much more than they see, when they hear what others see. I've often dreamed of becoming a school counselor, teacher, or physcologist. Other times, I have the desire to be a lawyer, or a singer. Like I said, I haven't decided. I know I have time for that. But whatever I make of myself I am determined to have an affect on others! I guess you could really just call those my aspirations. A big dream of mine in life.. is to just be happy!! I just hope for my friends and family to all be in good health; that's the most important thing in the world. I'd just love to have a loving husband and family. Even if my only contribution in this world is raising my kids... that is my gift to others; my children, as if there's one thing I know... I know that they will be raised properly, with the utmost love and happiness! :D

WHAT IS MY HAIR LIKE?
It's dark brown; close to an espresso color, I'd say. I have split ends, and I like pig tails; but I feel I look best with my hair down. I used to have caramel colored high lights, but they faded away. I'd like to get them redone sometime soon, but no plans have been made as of yet. It's long though, to the arch in my back, and straight, with a slight natural wave.

WHAT IS MY EYE COLOR?
Dark brown. I'm Italian ;) I wear thick eyeliner, too...

Anyhow, this was awesome! haha!! Thanks for the entertainment. Sorrie if I bored you! ;D Hopefully that helps you though.
♥ Mackenzie ♥

♥[?]♥ hey,
since I'v been able to talk, I'v wanted to act/sing. I'v been in many shows and had lots of leads. Alot of my friends, who have grown up on the same dream, aer starting to give up. I want to be on broadway, and don't really want to give up, but I just cant help but feel horrible when they say "Oh no one every makes it," or "Face it its impossible!" Should I bring myself down like that and give up, or continue to pusue my dream as an actress and singer? Thanks a bunch!!!

"I've been in many shows and had lots of leads."

Look, you've had so much success in your life, even you acknowledge that fact. Why would you ever even remotely consider giving up in the tiniest bit? If you notice your friends are quitting, then I feel really sorrie for them. It's sad that they choose to be a bunch of quitters, but if that's their choice, then that's fine; it's simply that.. THEIR choice. If your friends jumped off a bridge, would you jump too? I sure hope not. Just because your friends don't believe in themselves, doesn't mean you have to follow the same outlook in life. I really do pray you know that. And yes it's an obvious fact that not everybody on this earth is a celebrity, am I right or am I right? And yes, there are millions upon millions of people trying to "make it big" in showbiz. And yes, it's very true that "not everyone makes it". But.. SOMEONE has to "make it", right?? Isn't everybody who "makes it" a SOMEONE? Yes, and that next SOMEONE is GOING TO BE you. That's the key. Belief. You have to believe in yourself. Don't HOPE to one day "make it". You go and.. TELL... the world that you.. ARE GOING TO.. "make it". Don't HOPE for it, ACT ON IT!! You can't sit back and pray for a miracle to drop right into your lap. You have to work for it. It may be a long, tough, tedious road, and life may very well throw curve balls, but never give up. And don't you ever let someone talk you out of something that means the world to you. Don't you ever let someone have that sort of influence on you. You can do anything you strive to, anything you set your mind to and anything you work for. That is a big promise straight from me to you. Anything is possible. You work hard, you overcome the obstacles with great thanks, and combine your positive attitude with firm dedication and much optimism, and you'll get places; just you wait and see. Remember that Rome wasn't built in a day, and you can't expect things to completely break over night. But each and every passing day brings you one day closer. Don't sit and ponder abandoning your dreams, sit and ponder what you can do NEXT. And ACT ON IT.

"You either find a way, or make one." -- Hannibal.

But here, I found a website that I strongly urge you take a look at. It prettie much answers all of the apparent questions that must be running thourgh your mind:
-- http://www.myactingagent.com/

I'm also suggesting:
-- http://www.barbizonmodeling.com/
-- http://www.instantcast.com/client/cast/main.asp?NonMemberPage=1

Here is a poem (couldn't find the author):

"When things go wrong as they sometimes will
When the road you're trudging seems all up hill.
When funds are low and the debts are high.
And you want to smile, but you have to sigh.
When care is pressing you down a bit.
Rest, if you must, but don't you quit.
Life is queer with its twists and turns.
As everyone of us sometimes learns.
And many a failure turns about
When he might have won had he stuck it out:

Don't give up though the pace seems slow -
You may succeed with another blow.
Success is failure turned inside out -
The silver tint of the clouds of doubt.
And you never can tell how close you are.
It may be near when it seems so far:
So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit
It's when things seem worst that you must not QUIT."
♥ Mackenzie ♥

♥[?]♥ would i see fast results if i went on a liquid diet?

Not to come across as rude, but neglecting to eat is NOT the way to go about this. Do you know how much damage that will do to your body? There are better routes to take, trust me. If you honestly feel like you're in trouble with this, I think you should bring it up with a trusted adult. Anorexia Nervosa is not something to toy around with. It's a serious and fatal condition.

I'll include a link on some of the damage that can be done to the body as a result of malnutrition. Hopefully this will scare you straight:
-- http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/uvahealth/adult_pediatrics/anorexia.cfm
-- http://www.nami.org/Template.cfm?Section=By_Illness&template=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=7409

Now, if you're willing to take the healthy approach at this weight loss thing, we'll start out with the obvious: exercise.

A few good activities that can simply assist in porportioning the body in it's ENTIRTY would be anything that gets the blood circulation goin', such as: jogging, jumping jacks, jumping rope, walking, and bicycle riding. Also, if you have access to a heated pool, water aerobics work like a charm!!

And if you'd like to target your tummie specifically, try doing a couple hundred sit ups or crunches. I know, I know, I know.. "a couple hundred' SEEMS like a lot, but if you break it up into sessions, it's not that difficult, really.

For directions on doing a correct crunch, check out:
- http://www.rnews.com/print.cfm?id=16787
- http://www.ehow.com/tips_3191.html

To tone your butt and thighs, do leg lifts. To do these, stand up straight, and slowly move your leg -ONLY YOUR LEG- backwards. Like, say you're going to kick something, but kick BARKWARDS, and DON'T BEND YOUR KNEES!! Make sense???

To tone your arms, take two dum bells [whatever weight works for you]. Put one in each arm, and stand up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart. Bring the dum bells up to your chest with your elbows folded out [like Tarzan pounding his chest-sort of motion, ya know?] Then at a MEDIUM speed... extend your arms out to the side, and slowly bring them back in. You can do two at a time to help balance the strength build up and toning, or do one at a time if it's easier. THIS DOES CUH-RRRRAZZIIEEEEEEE AMOUNTS OF MIRCALE!!!!!!!!!! If you do it for at least 20 minutes a day you'll see a GIGANTIC difference in a week, TOPS. I do them all the time; it's fun!!

Also, providing you cut out the EXTREMELY unhealthy foods, such as WHITE bread [substitute it with wheat], cake products, ice cream, hamburgers, and soda... [if you're used to consuming A LOT of it] you can see a significant amount of weight loss after the first two weeks, alone.

You can find lists of healthy foods at:
-- http://www.fit4free.org/healthy%20foods%20list.htm
-- http://www.whfoods.com/foodstoc.php
-- http://bellaonline.com/articles/art1862.asp

As you probably already know, it's best to eat several small portions a day; but this does not mean to "starve" yourself. Say, have an apple and a piece of cheese, two hours later have a few crakers, and an hour later have one piece of wheat toast, and so on and so forth, ya know??? And those are just some snack ideas. When it comes to solid meals, you don't really have to cut out much. Just take in moderation. Little intakes of food like that gives your body time to digest it properly. You see how that's better than eating one or two huge meals a day?? Because then it would take too long to catch up, and your bodyy will not be able to burn the calories quickly enough; so it just quits, adding body fat.

Of course you must realize that weight loss takes time. I can't really say how long it will take; I suppose that differs from person to person. It really just depends on how much weight you're looking to shed. I'd say you could lose 10 to 20 pounds within the first month; that's very possible (seeing as how a good portion of that 10-20 pounds will be water weight).

You just have to stay committed, and strive to keep up the drive. Some tips: just try to keep yourself busy, and sleep as often as possible. Those things keep your mind off of food.
Sure it seems like you're giving up so much, but think about what you will be gaining if you feel better about yourself?? That's the best damned grand prize you'll EVER find.

Goodluck to you! Feel free to get ahold of me personally if you'd like any other information or opinions! I'd be happie to help where I can! :D

♥[?]♥ Can enyone give me lists of diet foods? like these would be the only things that i eat for one month kind of foods, if you could that would be great!

You can find lists of healthy foods at:
-- http://www.fit4free.org/healthy%20foods%20list.htm
-- http://www.whfoods.com/foodstoc.php
-- http://bellaonline.com/articles/art1862.asp
-- http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/show_tm/text/0,1976,FOOD_9997_12135,00.html

♥[?]♥ what are some exersizes that i can do at home that REALLY do work? and fast? i rate 5's

A few good activities that can simply assist in porportioning the body in it's ENTIRTY would be anything that gets the blood circulation goin', such as: jogging, jumping jacks, jumping rope, walking, and bicycle riding. Also, if you have access to a heated pool, water aerobics work like a charm!!

And if you'd like to target your tummie specifically, try doing a couple hundred sit ups or crunches. I know, I know, I know.. "a couple hundred' SEEMS like a lot, but if you break it up into sessions, it's not that difficult, really.

For directions on doing a correct crunch, check out:
- http://www.rnews.com/print.cfm?id=16787
- http://www.ehow.com/tips_3191.html

To tone your butt and thighs, do leg lifts. To do these, stand up straight, and slowly move your leg -ONLY YOUR LEG- backwards. Like, say you're going to kick something, but kick BARKWARDS, and DON'T BEND YOUR KNEES!! Make sense???

To tone your arms, take two dum bells [whatever weight works for you]. Put one in each arm, and stand up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart. Bring the dum bells up to your chest with your elbows folded out [like Tarzan pounding his chest-sort of motion, ya know?] Then at a MEDIUM speed... extend your arms out to the side, and slowly bring them back in. You can do two at a time to help balance the strength build up and toning, or do one at a time if it's easier. THIS DOES CUH-RRRRAZZIIEEEEEEE AMOUNTS OF MIRCALE!!!!!!!!!! If you do it for at least 20 minutes a day you'll see a GIGANTIC difference in a week, TOPS. I do them all the time; it's fun!!

Also, providing you cut out the EXTREMELY unhealthy foods, such as WHITE bread [substitute it with wheat], cake products, ice cream, hamburgers, and soda... [if you're used to consuming A LOT of it] you can see a significant amount of weight loss after the first two weeks, alone.

You can find lists of healthy foods at:
-- http://www.fit4free.org/healthy%20foods%20list.htm
-- http://www.whfoods.com/foodstoc.php
-- http://bellaonline.com/articles/art1862.asp

As you probably already know, it's best to eat several small portions a day; but this does not mean to "starve" yourself. Say, have an apple and a piece of cheese, two hours later have a few crakers, and an hour later have one piece of wheat toast, and so on and so forth, ya know??? And those are just some snack ideas. When it comes to solid meals, you don't really have to cut out much. Just take in moderation. Little intakes of food like that gives your body time to digest it properly. You see how that's better than eating one or two huge meals a day?? Because then it would take too long to catch up, and your bodyy will not be able to burn the calories quickly enough; so it just quits, adding body fat.

Of course you must realize that weight loss takes time. I can't really say how long it will take; I suppose that differs from person to person. It really just depends on how much weight you're looking to shed. I'd say you could lose 10 to 20 pounds within the first month; that's very possible (seeing as how a good portion of that 10-20 pounds will be water weight).

You just have to stay committed, and strive to keep up the drive. Some tips: just try to keep yourself busy, and sleep as often as possible. Those things keep your mind off of food.
Sure it seems like you're giving up so much, but think about what you will be gaining if you feel better about yourself?? That's the best damned grand prize you'll EVER find.

Goodluck to you! Feel free to get ahold of me personally if you'd like any other information or opinions! I'd be happie to help where I can! :D

♥[?]♥ Ok i used to do a colum with an old friend called "thonqy friends" but i want to get my own. I'm not sure how bk she made the old one and i answered all the questions mostly. So if anyone can tell me how to make an advice colum in detail.. that'd be sick.

http://advicenators.com/register.php?sid=e22ceeb2ac6784b4631dee8ce20486f0

It's simple, really. That's where it all starts, and it's a piece of cake from there. (:

♥[?]♥ hey peoples! umm, i waz wondering if anyone had a idea of a fun project... somthing easy and somthing i wont get in trouble for cause its too messy, ya know? pleeez help! irate 5s!!!!!

I found a few websites with a bunch of ideas that are bound to keep you entertained:
-- http://www.make-stuff.com/kids/
-- http://www.sciencemadesimple.com/projects.html
-- http://www.energyquest.ca.gov/projects/

Enjoyyy!! :D

♥[?]♥ I cut myself and i want to stop!! How can i make myself stop??
Will rate

The following websites might be of some help to you:
-- http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/feeling_sad/cutting.html
-- http://www.teencentral.net/
-- http://www.kidscrisis.com/selfmutilation.html
-- http://www.saferchild.org/suicide.htm

I find it very commendable that you'd like to take a stand and better yourself. Hopefully you're able to find some useful information within those links. I wish you luck. (:

♥[?]♥ last night I was at the movies with my boyfriend and we were making out. Then after that I noticed that he had his arm diagnal across *down there*...does that mean he had a boner and was trying to hide it?? lol thanks for the advice!!

Most likely, hiding a certain bulge in his pants was his reasoning for his odd position. He was probably just embarrassed. Many males become aroused during kissing; it's really no big deal. (:

♥[?]♥ do guys like it when girls shave you know where or do they like it trimmed better

Some guys perfer hair, and others don't.. it's simply a personal perference. To be honest, I do not know a single guy who PERFERS pubic hair.. but that is not to say they do not exist, as they definitely do!! Truthfully though.. it's YOUR body, therefore YOUR decision.

♥[?]♥ I'm trying to get two pictures on my column, can someone tell me if its possible and how to do it? Thank you :)

Well, Advicenators disabled that feature. The closest thing to it would be combining all three photos on Windows Paint, and uploading that as your main picture. And if you don't want to do that for whatever reason, you're definitely and completely out of luck, sorrie.

♥[?]♥ how do you spell accents, like what british people have and new yourk people

Accent.

http://www.m-w.com

♥[?]♥ Can someone find the link for downloading photoshop?? thanks. i'll rate 5's

http://www.download.com/3120-20_4-0.html?qt=photoshop&tg=dl-20 is what I use..

♥[?]♥ does any one know roger clemons's son's name?

Koby Clemens. :)

♥[?]♥ Heyy, I am 15 years old and i have made out before but it was when I was drunk off my ass. So, now I am afraid to do it for real. I am scared I will do something wrong or even gross the guy out. How do you do it right, and good at the same time?

It's difficult to tell you HOW to make out, but I found a few websites that think they are capable of doing JUST that:
- http://www.links2love.com/teens_kissing.htm
- http://www.partyhearty.com/kissingadvice.html
- http://www.virtualkiss.com/kissingschool/

♥[?]♥ when you shave your vagina are, is wierd or normal to shave everything? i mean like completly bald i guess youd call it, i dont really know what im talking about but i need help. all thoughts appreciated..thnx

It's not "weird", but if it were.. would you do it differently? If that's your perference, then that's all that matters. It's your body, and soley your decision. But if it makes you feel better, that's a perfectly common choice. Keep in mind, there isn't a right or wrong way to landscape. ;)

♥[?]♥ is being a tease a bad thing??

I wouldn't classify it as 'bad', exactly. It's great for a little while. However, if you do it too often and never follow through with those actions, guys will start to become frustrated and annoyed (which isn't a good thing)..

♥[?]♥ I live in CT. How can I find local companies that need casting for commercials? Also, How can I find a reputable talent agency close to home? Thanks!

I live in Connecticut, too. :D

I found a website that I strongly urge you take a look at. It prettie much answers all of the apparent questions that must be running thourgh your mind:
-- http://www.myactingagent.com/

I'm also suggesting:
-- http://www.barbizonmodeling.com/
-- http://www.instantcast.com/client/cast/main.asp?NonMemberPage=1

Also, have you ever been involved in community theater? Many talent agents attend cummunity production. That's actually a fabulous way to get noticed. :)

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