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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Okay like I said before I am moving to Louisisana. And my new school is a private school and you have to wear uniforms! I am sooo not used to that! everyone knows me at my school for basically my clothes! I won best dressed. But I was wondering what I can do to spruce up my new uniform. Im not going to Know anyone! I want my attire to resemble my personality. But I dont know how to do that! I am very bubbly and outgoing! please help!

~Londyn~ f/14

You can add accessories, because I'm sure they allow them. But make sure to CHECK the dress code so you're not breaking any rules =]


You can:
- Add pins and button.
- Jewelry!
- Colorful shoelaces.
- Wear cool belts.
- Wear cute things in your hair [bows, clips, etc]


Good luck!


-Laura. (16-f)

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whats a good drugstore powder? doesnt matter if loose and pressed powder but something that is really goood!!!

oh and what do you prefer loose and presseS? Just wondring


under ten dollars please =]

Covergirl! The one in either the black or silver container ;]


-Laura. (16-f)

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OK, so I am in the process of installing LimeWire on my computer. I heard you can get music off of it. There are a fewww songs I want that aren't available on iTunes so how would I use Limewire for that? Do you have to pay for the songs?
If not, isn't that illegal?
But, if you do have to pay, how do you go about that?
Tell me anything you think is important. Thanks!

Here's my opinion on Limewire:
DON'T download it. It crashed my computer and the song quality is really crappy half of the time.


You don't have to pay for the songs, but if they aren't on iTunes they still might not be on Limewire. I've heard it's not "illegal", but I don't know to be completely honest with you.


-Laura. (16-f)

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I'm currently using a Maybelline foundation that goes from liquid to powder.
My face gets oily by the end of the day and the make up just pretty much slides off.
My face still looks blotchy with this make up on.

Can anyone reccomend a good foundation that covers up the blotchyness in my face without being too heavy?

CoverGirl has a liquid foundation called "Clean Makeup". I use it, and I have semi oily skin sometimes. I really like it and I think you will too =]


-Laura. (16-f)

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How do i find a bf?? I'm going to be freshman this yr. and i want a bf really bad!

http://www.advicenators.com/qview.php?q=545558


From there:
"My friend Jack put it best:
"First- I'm going to tell you that relationships aren't all they are cracked up to be. Sure- they are fun having someone to share things with and be with. But they involve a huge commitment and if you end up with someone who is clingy- they'll want to be with you every minute of every day- and you might not have time for friends or anything else you want to do. I say this because one of my ex-girlfriends was sort of like that- and got mad if I was busy with other plans.. and it was just really retarded."


So just because you haven't had a boyfriend yet doesn't mean you're missing out. You're what, 13 or 14? Big deal! I'm 16 and I've only had one actual boyfriend. And with how it ended, I haven't dated since freshman year.

Just wait until you find a guy who genuinely likes you for who you are. Don't rush into anything, you'll only end up regretting it later."



-Laura. (16-f)

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Ok well im going into eighth grade and i have never had a boyfriend. everyone is always like aww you should try to get one. and i tottaly have. but i dont hang out with guys to much. so wat do i do?

My friend Jack put it best:
"First- I'm going to tell you that relationships aren't all they are cracked up to be. Sure- they are fun having someone to share things with and be with. But they involve a huge commitment and if you end up with someone who is clingy- they'll want to be with you every minute of every day- and you might not have time for friends or anything else you want to do. I say this because one of my ex-girlfriends was sort of like that- and got mad if I was busy with other plans.. and it was just really retarded."


So just because you haven't had a boyfriend yet doesn't mean you're missing out. You're what, 13 or 14? Big deal! I'm 16 and I've only had one actual boyfriend. And with how it ended, I haven't dated since freshman year.

Just wait until you find a guy who genuinely likes you for who you are. Don't rush into anything, you'll only end up regretting it later.



-Laura. (16-f)

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I really wanna tell my parents about my relationship..I dont wanna hide secrets from them...cuz my parents doesnt want me to have a boyfriend....and they'll get upset if I tell them...I really know them very well but I really wanna tell them but I'm just to chicken to tell it!HELP!

Just sit them down, and tell them. It's so much better to be honest with your parents than to hide things from them. Explain to them you've found a good guy who you like, who likes you and really makes you happy.


Maybe, if you tell them in a mature, calm way, they'll accept your relationship. You never know.


-Laura. (16-f)

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Where are the best places to buy cute bikinis other than
Victorias Secrets
Everything But Water
Guess
and any department stores/common stores

ordering online is not a problem (as long as its easy returns)
Thanks!

Target has really cute bathing suits. Old Navy is also good. They're both pretty cheap, and have a good selection.


Target;
http://www.target.com/Swim-Shop-Women/b/ref=nav_t_spc_1_8/601-1553751-1655320?ie=UTF8&node=13629631


Old Navy;
http://www.oldnavy.com/browse/category.do?cid=5402


Congrats on being my 2000th question answered!! =]



-Laura. (16-f)

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whats a good drugstore foundation that costa 10 dllars or less??



drugstores only.. please give me the brand =] thanks

I have one from Covergirl called "Clean Maekup" and I really like it =]


-Laura. (16-f)

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ok, one of my best friends is turning 16 the 28th. i want to get her a gift, but im somewhat broke i have only 2 bucks. me and her have colorguard that day and i want something i can give her there that she wont have to worry about losing or how to get it home(her mom has a SUPER small car). any advice?? o and im 15/f

You can start with making her a card. That's always nice, and it's free.

Then, you can get her:
- A teddybear.
- A giftcard.
- A CD.
- A book.
- A new purse.
- A picture frame with a picture of you 2 in it.


-Laura. (16-f)

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My cat has scabs, or really weird things on the back of her head.
What is causing this?
How can I help?
Is it hurting her?

None of us here are veterinarians. Your best bet is to go see your vet. They are professionals and can help you solve this problem.


-Laura. (16-f)

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my family is gone on vacation but i couldn't go due to school. i am really lonely and i keep getting sad. i have a lot of hw/studying to do, but i can barely concentrate i am so lonely. any tips?

Invite a friend over to study with you.
Listen to music while you study.
Talk on the phone with a friend.


Just remember your family is coming home soon, and that you're not going to be alone forever =]


-Laura. (16-f)

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i don't remember like any of the lyrics but in the beginning it goes something like "when i see your smile tears roll down my face" and its kind of an emo sounding song, like its slow but its not really emo. sorry i dont know more of the lyrics!!

The song is actually called "Your Guardian Angel", but it IS by The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus =]


For next time:
http://www.advicenators.com/qview.php?q=532580



-Laura. (16-f)

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i need help i like my ex how do i get him back or make him jelouse

Just tell him you still like him. Don't make him jealous or play hard to get or anything like that.


http://www.advicenators.com/qview.php?q=543173


From there:

Well, there are 2 major options you can go about to solve this problem:


1. Be blunt about it.
2. Be shy about it.


I highly suggest being blunt about it, and either asking him if he's into you too, or simply asking him out yourself. Guys like when girls show confidence, and there's no better way to show you're confident than walking up to a guy and asking him out!


Or, you can go the other route and be shy about it, possibly doing nothing to show him you're interested in him. Sometimes, people who use this method drop subtle hints such as smiling [which is common in girls and doesn't always show you're into a guy] or having a friend ask if he's into you [this only shows that you're too shy to do it yourself]. This option is really kind of stupid, and is used all too much...


As I always say:
Life is WAY too short to not take chances and risks once in a while. Why sit around wondering what could've been, what would've been and what should've been, when you can answer all of those questions and then some by being honest and telling a boy how you really feel about him?



-Laura. (16-f)

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do you think it would be better if all men died out and only their sperm was saved so the female population would die out? We could eat the men and also reduce world hunger. Just think, Bush and Cheney would be gone along with all those other assholes. We could keep the gay, sensitive ones for the sperm, right?

what a perfect world it would be.

what do you think?

I don't like this idea. A world full of only women would be filled with mean people. Think of the ENTIRE world PMSing. Not good at all =O


-Laura. (16-f)

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So I'm 16/f and I absolutely love to take pictures and videos, whether they're about people, animal, buildings, statues, art, nature, etc. I love to take pictures...

The camera I have, I received as a birthday present the summer after 7th grade (I think) and it was a really expensive one (around $375!). But since then, it's seen so much more better days. Right now, the cap that holds the camera battery in is broken so it's held inside by a rubber band, the exterior is all scratched up, and the mode dial is loose and won't let me get to the "User Setting Menu" and 3 or 4 other modes. When I take videos and play them back, all I can hear is a tiny volume of the actual sound part and this obnoxious "tap tap tap" sound.

I know I should've taken a lot better care of it. My mom's lecturing me about how I don't respect anything & that she's reluctant to get me a new one (but she agreed to). I still haven't had my 16th birthday yet (like, I turned 16 on 7/9 but no cake, no gifts, no candles, no singing, no anything) so I was hoping that a new camera would be my 16th birthday present and that's all I would want (plus a soccer ball). But my mom said that if she gets me one now I won't get another except if I pay it with my own money in the future (which isn't going to happen because I rarely get money from my parents and I absolutely have no time to work because during school I barely have time to sleep and during the summer I have to spend a majority of my time doing volunteer work to get an IB diploma).

So should I ask for a new camera for my 16th birthday gift or get a new computer + new camera as my college gift?

Thanks & I know I rambled...a lot.

I agree that you should get a new camera for your birthday.


http://www.advicenators.com/answer.php?q=544382

From there:
I had this camera and I loved it:
http://www.target.com/Kodak-7-2MP-Digital-Camera-Midnight/dp/B0011ZNDH0/sr=1-1/qid=1216070690/ref=sr_1_1/602-9779596-3799850?ie=UTF8&index=target&rh=k%3Akodak%20m763&page=1


But I broke the charger and had to get a new one, so I now have this one and I like it a lot, too:
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5715928


I definetely prefer the first one, though! ;]


-Laura. (16-f)

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I am 18. my boyfriend is 20. any ideas of a gift to give him. it doesnt have to be big, it shouldnt be because its only our 1 month. and where could i get this gift you list.

he works on out anniversary, i dont and i was thinking like a cake made out of cupcakes? but just help me out thank you!

I like the cake idea =]


Here are some links that might help you:
http://www.advicenators.com/qview.php?q=544783
http://www.advicenators.com/qview.php?q=544760
http://www.advicenators.com/qview.php?q=543267
http://www.advicenators.com/qview.php?q=542967


Good luck!


-Laura. (16-f)

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Ok, so I'm pretty sure you've all seen this girl on one website or another. Who is she?

Her pictures:

http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii201/sk8ergirl_016/jenny.png

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/ILoveMyDog0918/jenny.png

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/ILoveMyDog0918/jenny3.png

http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii201/sk8ergirl_016/83.jpg

Gotta clue? Let me no please?

I've actually never seen her until now. She probably models for layout sites on Myspace, therefore her picture has gotten around?


-Laura. (16-f)

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1. victoriassecret eyeliner=

http://www2.victoriassecret.com/commerce/application/prodDisplay/?namespace=productDisplay&origin=onlineProductDisplay.jsp&event=display&prnbr=9B-198575&cgname=OSKEYBAFZZZ&rfnbr=745


2. liquid eye liner pen for victoria secret

http://www2.victoriassecret.com/commerce/application/prodDisplay/?namespace=productDisplay&origin=onlineProductDisplay.jsp&event=display&prnbr=9B-198537&page=2&cgname=OSMKPEYEZZZ&rfnbr=2530



3. stila lip gloss 22 dollars


http://sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P81311&categoryId=B70



would you recomend any?

I agree with Camille. Victoria's Secret has a good makeup line and is totally worth it.


-Laura. (16-f)

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im from sudan in africa ...ok i don't know what to do ...my boyfriend and i had sex on july 14 weekend and my period it suppost to come on aug 4 and these days im feeling more sleepy and have lower backach...am i gonna have a baby???:(

http://www.advicenators.com/qview.php?q=538566


Wait until you miss your period to freak out. IF you DO miss your period, take a pregnancy test and see what happens.


Next time, be safe.



-Laura. (16-f)

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