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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Hey, The Names Ellie and Im quite concerned at the moment. :). I posted this in another section and ddint get much help from it apart from one person but still I have some questions unanswered:) I recently started taking the pill, took it for four days and didn't realize you weren't covered from the first day. I had unprotected sex with my partner, I got concerned, and never let him finish. But I have heard stories of Precum - etc etc. I knew Id been stupid so I went and got the morning after pill and took it 6-8 hours after sex where the nurse told me that I hadn't been covered (and now I know the rules of the pill) I discontinued use afterwards as I trust condoms much better. I wasn't sick after I took the pill, and I bled for two days after. Its been a month and a bit now, and I still haven't got my period, though I bled yesterday lightly for about an hour - could someone advise me as to whether I should worry or not:)? and whats happening:)? Thank you very much:). Help much appreciated:D x x x

We are not doctors here, so we can't give you an answer. The safest and smartest thing for you to do is schedule an appointment with your doctor, right now after reading this, just to make sure everything is ok.


-Laura. (16-f)

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where can i buy a make up brush set? it doesnt have to come with the brushes i just needone where i can put my brushes in to?
thnkas

Do you mean just like a basic make up bag?


If so, you can buy one almost anywhere. I know they have them at Wal-Mart and Walgreens. I also got a really cute one from the PINK line from Victoria's Secret =]


-Laura. (16-f)

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15/m.

Ok, so I just recently got into a longdistance relationship and its been going strong for almost two weeks, we see eachother via webcam everyday, we text nonstop and sometimes talk on the phone..

But yesterday night she told me she had to go to the movies with this guy. She said the first time they met was at the movies, and within the first hour of the movie they were almost at thirdbase... Im hoping this doesn't happen again, can I trust her?

I don't know this girl personally, so I can't tell you if you should trust her or not. But, I'll give my opinion judging by what I know from your question.


What she did was horrible. I would definitely talk to her about it. Let her know that what she did was WRONG, and you're not happy about it. Tell her that right now, you don't trust her and if it happens again, you might never trust her again. Explain to her that she committed to this relationship, so she shouldn't be with other guys.


That being said, as far as you trusting her goes, I'd talk to her about it and give her one more chance. If she slips up again, I'd end it. You deserve somebody better than that.


-Laura. (16-f)

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Ok so I like my best friend and i dont know if he likes me back.. he gives me mixed signs so i don't know what to think. he would talk to me all the time, sit by me at lunch, and when we are around our other friends he always is talking to me. and then sometimes he doesnt sit by me or he doesnt wait for me at lunch. i dont know what to think?! does he like me or doesnt he? If he likes me then i gonna try make a move, so what do i do?
f/14

Does he like you?:
http://www.advicenators.com/qview.php?q=506340


If so, what should you do?:
http://www.advicenators.com/qview.php?q=543173


Good luck!


-Laura. (16-f)

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where cani buy a good curling iron and WHAT BRAND DO YOU GIRLS USE FOR CURLING IRON AND REALLY LOVE ITTTT..

HOW MUCH AND WHERE TO BUY THANKS! =]]]]

I use a Conair curling iron and I like it a lot. I'm not sure where to buy it, as I got it as a present for Christmas. But I'm sure you can buy it at any beauty supply store. I don't think it was that expensive, either. But I'm not sure because like I said, it was a gift =]


-Laura. (16-f)

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Okay, well I'm not a big TV and radio fan. I get all the music I listen to from MySpace or the internet. And so now, I can't find any good music. Help please.

I prefer the following genres:
`Acoustic
`Alternative
`Dance
`Dance Rock
`Electro
`Electronic
`Electronica [is there a difference b/w the 3?]
`Emo
`Indie
`New Wave
`Pop Rock
`Powerpop
`Rock
`Trace
`& Any good soundtrack song from movies [ex. Marie Antoinette]

Some of my favorite artist are:
`Albert Hammond Jr.
`All Time Low
`Amber Pacific
`Backseat Goodbye
`The Beatles
`Benny Benassi
`Cobra Starship
`Daphne Loves Derby
`Fall Out Boy
`Forever the Sickest Kids
`Jason Mraz
`John Mayer
`Justin Nozuka
`Katy Perry
`Ladytron
`Meg & Dia
`Metro Station
`Phantom Planet
`Playradioplay!
`A Rocket To The Moon
`The Scene Aesthetic
`Shwayze
`Tegan & Sara
`Yellowcard
`You say party! We say die!

Thanks so much in advance!
Sorry, if it's too much.

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


There you go =]


-Laura. (16-f)

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Okay this question is based on the sims 2 games, but even if you don't have the games or play them please read my question and see if you know how to help me, thank you!!
QUESTION:
Okay So I know how to download clothes and stuff off of the sims2.com exchange. BUT my problem is you know all the other websites that you can download custom content off of such as http://dahoodsims2.com/crumbgrabbers/ Well whenever I download those files or any off of another fan site. It downloads them as a "zipped file"
WHATS that??? THen it wants me to put them on cd's HELP me . I really want those files!!!

I don't know what that is, but I wouldn't trust those sites. The only one I'd use is the official Sims 2 website, and be careful even when doing that.


Just thought I'd warn you that it's REALLY easy to download viruses and spyware through sites like that =/


-Laura. (16-f)

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I've been thinking about getting a straightener recently, but I'm not going to be using it every day so I don't want to get something really expensive. Do you know any cheap straighteners ($20-30) that work well? I want a Chi but those are just way too expensive unless I'm going to use it every day. Also, is it easy to burn yourself when straightening? Because I've only straightened my hair twice and my friend did it for me. And I burn myself a lot when I use a curler, but I noticed that the plates in straighteners are kind of centered so it doesn't really touch, but just in case, is it easy to burn yourself?

I'm Asian so my hair is kind of soft [I don't know how to explain it really. For some reason, Oriental people's hair is kind of different] and fine, but not like, super thin.

Thanks!

I have a straightener from Revlon, and it was only like 30 dollars. It works pretty well in my opinion.


Here's a link:
http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?skuId=2085300&productId=prod2085300&navAction=push&navCount=6&categoryId=cat110140&title=Perfect+Heat+Ceramic+Straightener


Also, I'm a total klutz, and I've burned myself only once when straightening my hair. AS long as you're careful, and take your time, you'll be fine =]


-Laura. (16-f)

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okay so i really want a white cloth tote bag for school this year...so it has to be pretty big.
i just really want white, actually it can be any color...oh and also cheaper than $20 bucks
thanks!
mwah;]

Try Target, for sure.


-Laura. (16-f)

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I need something out of this months issue of Seventeen magazine. I had a copy, but I think I threw it away. I had seen on one page where there was a list of maybe four different websites that you can make money doing surveys on. There was one that said you could make up to $200 for giving your opinion.

Does anyone have this issue on hand?
Could you give me the four websites?
Thank you! :)

Have you tried the Seventeen Magazine website?

Usually, magazine's websites have the things from the issue on the website, so I'm sure you could find the other websites there.


-Laura. (16-f)

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yeah yeah i know thatt it IS PRETTY SELF EXPLANATORY.
they test it on the animal and see if there is any side effect or whatever reactions to the make up.


but why is it a BAD THING!? this girl said she would rather not get makeup that IS etsted on animals.... WTH?

isnt it a good thing that they test it on animals so you know if it can harm you!? AS A PERSON!??





someone give me a better explanation.


p.s. yes i know it sucks for the animal but im talking on behalf of my knowledge on that term.

http://www.peta2.com/feat/testing123/


That's why it's so bad.


To me no, it's NOT better if it's tested on animals. The animals basically DIE and are TORTURED so we can look good. Watch that video, and if you don't get it after that, I don't know that you ever will.



-Laura. (16-f)

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Hi. Ok, here is the problem. I want to dress more cute than I have been. I wear t-shirts and jeans, mostly, but I'm getting rid of all my t-shirts soon. I like clothes, I just don't care what is in and what is out. We don't have money for things like abercrombie and fitch, or aeropostle. Usually, my mom goes to thrift stores. I do have some cute shirts. I just don't know how to put outfits together to make them cute. Thanks for answering!

http://www.advicenators.com/qview.php?q=542839


Those are some really good stores ^


-Laura. (16-f)

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My grandmom gave me a long black leather skirt w/ matching blazer jacket for my b-day, and she told me that they never go out of style...but I've never seen any of my friends wear anything like this. Do you think that I will get made fun of for wearing it? Would you say that it was in style? I know it was really expensive, and I don't want to dis her by not wearing it, but I am not sure where to wear it to, or even what I think of it...it feels really weird on.

Thanks for inboxing!


I think that you shouldn't care what others think, or if it's "in style". If you want to wear it, then wear it. If you don't want to wear them together, you can always wear them separately =]


-Laura. (16-f)

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I'm really getting into Reggae
But I only know a few like by Bob Marley and Sumblime if they can be counted as reggae

Im just looking for music like their style
mayeb evem like Jack Johnson, Sittin, Waiting, Wishing, and Jason Myraz- I'm Yours

So what Im asking is does anyone have suggestions for this kind of style? I need a new Chillen/Jammin playlist :) thanks!

After Tonight by Justin Nozuka is a good song kinda like those. Jason Mraz's new cd also has a few more similar sounding songs. I know you already named one song of his, I'm just letting you know ;]


-Laura. (16-f)

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what does it mean when makeup does testss on animals



is it a good or bad thing

and why

It means they test it on animals. It's really self explanatory.


I myself think it's a horrible thing to test on animals. They weren't created for product testing, and it's a really stupid thing to use them for.


-Laura. (16-f)

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ok is it possible for someone to block someone else from texting you? because i have this friend brian and he has a cousin that i started to text and sometimes brian uses his cousins phone when i text his cousin and hes like hey its brian and then he doesnt say anything else and i just texted his cousin and then i realized that my Sent messages still says that i sent 101 messages when i just sent over that so im thinking that maybe brian blocked me on his cousins phone .. ? idk and now i feel bad because i hope he didnt because that would be really mean .. idk maybe brians just jealous? help !

Thanks for inboxing.


Well, I send about 3 text messages a month, so I really wouldn't know much about text messaging. You'd probably have to ask the phone company, because I'd imagine different companies have different policies.


You can try asking my friend, Jack, I know he's really into texting?

http://www.advicenators.com/column.php?u=CuxMiBeckNow7



-Laura. (16-f)

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my forehead is shiny and i have no idea how to get rid of it.. ive tried masks and i wash my face everyday. i dont know what to do, someone please helpp

Try buying a pack of Oil Absorbing Sheets, and take them with you. They work amazingly.


-Laura. (16-f)

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Well Hi, I was wondering if i should go out with my ex-boyfriend again? I broke up with him for a dumb reason but he still likes me and i feel bad.

First of all, we can't make your decision for you. This is nobody's choice but your own, and you need to make it yourself. Second, we don't know the reason, so we can't really even give you an opinion.


So, basically, you need to sit down and really think about it. Think of the pros and cons, and then make the choice.


Good luck =]


-Laura. (16-f)

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last night i made out with my friend (who's a girl) and it was MY FIRST TIME making out. im not a lesbian but i just feel embarrassed that my first time was with a girl. and also i wasnt very good. (all my friends have made out before)

Thanks for inboxing. Though, I really have no experience in this department, but I'll try my best to help.


Anywho, it's ok to experiment when you're young. Yeah, you're going to feel weird about it because it's not something that is glamorized like kissing the opposite sex is, but you don't have to be embarrassed about it. I think you should stop dwelling on it, and just think of it as trial and error. You kissed a girl and you didn't like it [contradicting the song. sorry my friend has that song in my head XD] Ok, moving on from my horrible attempt at humor...next time, you'll make sure you're ready, and that you're kissing somebody you really want to kiss. But don't feel bad because this happened. It's happened, it's done and it's unchangeable.


And don't EVER feel ashamed that your friends have made out and you haven't. Over half of my friends have gone further with a guy than I have, and it doesn't bother me!


I hope this helps =]



-Laura. (16-f)

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whats the name of the bleeding love song on so you think you can dance.i cant find the remix.can someone please help me

It's called "Bleeding Love" by Leona Lewis. The remix might have been specially made for SYTYCD, which could be why you can't find it.

But that dance was AMAZING, and Mark is my favorite, too ;]


-Laura. (16-f)


EDIT:
Yes! That dance was amazing. I hope he wins =]

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