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I am Maria, I don't answer inbox questions (with very few exceptions, for example those people that use proper grammar and spelling). I try my best to point people in the right direction when I am answering questions. Check out my forum!
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people tell me horses shouldnt be turned out in a pasture in the snow because they could run and slip and fall and break a bone. But I see on magaize covers, articles, that horses are out in the snow, some even live outside in the winter, that's why alot of horses need blankets..soo..whats the problem with letting your horse outside in the snow?
Well its true that they can slip and fall and injure themselves. But its also true that they can colic from eating snow/drinking ice cold water (because its so cold, it kills the bacteria in the horses stomach and can cause them to colic). You also need to make sure that the water doesn't freeze over so that your horse can drink. You also need to provide your horse with a very warm blanket so it won't freeze.
I think if you are careful and knowledgeable about it, it should be fine. Obviously, you wouldn't want to turn out your horse if the ground is slippery or icy.
~Maria, 17
Alright, so I've worked once before for Old Navy, but got fired because of a big misunderstanding about what my schedule was and therefore I didn't come into work (which looks horrible). So now I'm applying for Adidas a year later, and on the application it asks if I have ever been discharged from employment. I was wondering if it is better to not mention it or to say yes I have and explain myself. I know you're definitely not suppose to lie on your application, but would they ever actually find out? Any help would be appreciated :] Thanks
Don't lie. Tell the truth and if they ask about it explain. When you get another job make sure that you are clear on what your schedule is.
13/f
i want a costume that uses these striped socks/knee-highs (can be any color other than black too)
http://media.photobucket.com/image/black%20striped%20socks/dianastormo/ICONS/bwsocksies.jpg?o=6
also,i dont want to get my costume anywehre,i want to put it together. any ideas on what outfit [HALLOWEENISH] would look good with any striped socks/knee highs like those?
You could be a bumblebee if you can get yellow and black. Get a yellow striped top with a black skirt, and some antennae and fairy wings.
My neighbor's Labrador Retriever just had a litter of Labrador Retriever puppies and she wants to have the puppies microchipped but doesn't know when she should have it done. I've heard a few people tell me the right time is when the dog gets spayed or neutered, but the breeder I got one of my Great Danes from had the puppy microchipped before I even bought her (at about 10 weeks old). I was thinking that maybe it was based on breed side and this is why it differed. Does anyone know when the ideal time to get a dog microchipped is?
There really is no ideal time. I work at a veterinary hospital and we typically do it during the spay/neuter because it is less stressful for the animal. The needle is HUGE and often leaves a little hole for the microchip to fall back out, so its best to do it while they are asleep and will be sleepy for the rest of the day so the chances of it falling out are minimized. Also, it is pretty painful, so the pain injection/pain meds that we give for the surgery before/after the surgery help with the pain of the microchip as well.
To get them micro chipped at a super young age is also okay, but not suggested because their immune systems aren't as built up as an older puppy's. A good rule of thumb to go by is if they are weaned and had all of their vaccines, it should be okay.
~Maria, 17
I really want a pen pal. Whether it's writing letters, or emailing. I've always wanted to have a pen pal so I can learn about that persons culture and most likely make a friend out of that experience. Does anyone know any websites or something that like give you a pen pal or something. I'm not sure how the whole thing works, but it's definately something i'm interested in. If you have any info that will help, please do share. Thanks in advance.
Well, I've always wanted a pen pal and I'm a pretty interesting person =)
Inbox me and I can give you my email.
~Maria, 17
For Homecoming I wanna do something different with my hair. Last year and the year before they've been updos and half up so i wanna keep it all down. I decided I wanted to curl it but i want to look at different styles of curls. what do you like best?? pictures would help! =)
I would check out her videos:
http://www.youtube.com/user/pursebuzz
She has done many different unique hairstyles (along with make up looks) that are easy to follow. I would just browse and pick a hairstyle you like most and do it once or twice before the big day, because if it turns out that it is too difficult to do or doesn't look right on you, you can either pick another one or modify it.
~Maria, 17
лу́чший, лу́чше
What language is this and what does it mean?
This is Russian, it means 'the best', 'better.'
There is also no ' on top of the third letter.
(I'm fluent by the way so trust me on this =)
~Maria, 17
whats the name of that song that says something like::"and when the angles sing" and it goes wido wido woop wido wido woop or something like that!
Santana (Ft. Chad Kroeger) - Into The Night
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGKxUOsf3B8&feature=related
I understand that you have to get a pap smear before going on birth control. I read on the website below that if you haven't had sex before (and I haven't), then you do not need to have a pap smear done. I've never heard this before, can anyone tell me if it's true or how I can find out for sure?
When I went on birth control, all they did was make me pee in a cup so I could take a pregnancy test (even though I'm not sexually active, but it was routine). They also measured my blood pressure and that was all. No pelvic/rectal exams whatsoever.
Even if they don't require a pelvic exam (which includes a pap smear) I would still suggest getting a pelvic exam because it just ensures that everything is normal, even if you have no symptoms.
So to answer your question, I think it just depends where you go. Some might require it, some may not. You can always call them and ask them before making an appointment =)
~Maria, 17
When your doctor does a Pelvic Exam (pap smear), can she tell if you have had sex or not?
Unless you have an STD, than no. And even non sexually active people can have STD's, so there's really no way to tell.
i have two lovers right now, and ive always believed this to be wrong, but i love my girlfriend, karla, and when my best friend james asked me out i couldnt say no b/c ive liked him even longer than ive liked karla.
whats YOUR OPINION on this...is it ok for someone's who's bisexaul to have a bf and a gf at the same time????
I think what determines whether it is okay or not is what your boyfriend and girlfriend think about it. If you are keeping it from them, then it is obviously wrong, but if they know about the other and are okay with it I don't see how it should be a problem. Monogamous relationships can work out very well with the right people.
~Maria, 17
I made a mistake and started smoking just before I turned 14...but I gave up after about 7 months of smoking. Stupid I know, but I gave up :]
Now I'm constantly thinking about it and I tend to miss it.
What are some things or whatever I could do to stop thinking about it.
I'm not going to start again, I don't want to...but I need to stop thinking about it and I don't want to miss it.
15/f
Please no lecturing on how bad it is for you. I know, I made a mistake. Also thinking ''It's bad for you'' doesn't stop me from missing it.
So yeah.
Sorry if this is confusing.
One word. Gobstoppers.
Whenever you feel a need for a cig, have a gobstopper.
Hey. I'm in AP Bio and I have to write up an experiment on plants. I am not an expert on plants at all. Does anybody know of an expirement that I could start and finish within 2-4 weeks?
Actually I used to do this as a little kid. Buy some white flowers, put half in some regular water and half in some water that has some food coloring added. Observe for however long they live for, and maybe repeat again using different brand food colorings. Then discuss which one lived longer and why, things like that.
~Maria, 17
i didnt call up or show up at work today..i work at mcdonalds and have been there for 9 months and i have ALWAYS shown up to work, except just this once.
what happened was that i got into a really big fight with a family member and so i just went out the door and stayed at a friends house because i just couldnt handle it. and i couldnt get to work today so i just didnt show up ..
i dont know what to say to them when i work in 4 days again! i feel really bad about it because i let the nicest manager down. please help, should i tell then what happened or would they not believe me?
thanks
I would call asap, and apologizing for not showing up and for not notifying them that you weren't going to work that day. If they ask why, tell them, if they don't, don't tell them or else it'll look like you're just giving excuses and that's not a good quality to have.
But its not the end of the world though so I wouldn't stress over it too much.
~Maria, 17
okay so me and my friend are sort of sharing this dog.
and like she gave it to me,
and like i really cant buy dog food right now and i dont know why the heck i didnt think about asking her to bring me dog food (dumb i know).
but like u know those frozen vegetables?
well i cooked them and let them cool.and hes eating it, i mean it looks like it likes it but is it healthy for it??.
and what time of dog food do i get.
hes like almost 1. and a weiner dog.
what are you supposed to feed those
THANKS SO MUCH
While you don't have dog food, I would divide his food into three different components: white rice (boiled and cooled of course, unsalted), boiled boneless chicken, beef, pork, lamb, etc, and boiled veggies (carrots, greens, brocolli, etc).
But as soon as you can, get some proper dog food. The best brand out there is called Science Diet. I would get the kind for adult, small breed dogs.
~Maria, 17
oh my gosh! whenever I get my period,I get bad cramps and I just wanna scream so loud!sometimes I even hug my cat tight. they just really really hurt.is there any way to help them be less painful?HELP please!
First of all, stop hugging your cat and hug a teddy bear =)
I suffer from the same thing. The only thing that helps me is to take ibuprofen. Some people may recommend Advil, but for me personally it doesn't seem to be as effective. Ibuprofen you can start taking right before you get your period, so you won't have to suffer any cramps. But you should keep the pills to the bare minimum because they aren't exactly good for you and can cause nasty things like stomach ulcers.
Another option is to take birth control. It helps your period be less heavy which equals less cramps. It can even shorten your period by a few days, but it depends on what birth control you're taking and also it effects everyone differently. To get birth control you have to go to the doctor.
It really helps to stay up and moving. If the cramps are just too horrible to do even that, lying stomach down on a heating pad helps a bit.
Also, remember to stay hydrated!! And eating will help you feel less miserable.
~Maria, 17
i've gotten to become a little bit ocd lately. i have lost a lot of weight and recently reduced my calorie intake to 1000 calories per day. if i go past that, i get frenetic. even if its like 1025, i will start crying.i know it's not a good thing, but i can't help it. it's just how i feel. but, i also work out six times a week. for three days out of the week i do spinning, and the other three i just work out at the gym for two hours.
for this past week, i had a little trouble going to the bathroom. and it's been driving me crazy!! my stomach really hurts. today, i went a little bit, but it's just that i'm going crazy with this. this week, i got a cold. my throat has been killing me. so, i'm trying to take care of both of these things at once. today, i took a break from the gym because my throat was killing me and i ate a little bit of pasta, because they told me that vitamin c and carbs will help me get better a little bit. and, since i'm sick i figured what the hell? u lose weight when your sick anyway, so i might as well have a little bit of something i enjoy.... but i feel sooooooooo bad about it. it's not even normal. it's like i can't eat a piece of cake or i'll start crying! i count all my calories during the day... each and every little thing... even fruits and vegetables....
i feel pretty terrible with my throat that i cant really handle going to the gym today. its like my throat and my ears are stinging... but yet i feel sooo bad because i feel all swollen because of the bathroom issue...
is there anything anyone can tell me that will make me feel better?
Well, I think you know what you need to do. Logically, you can't be very healthy for long if you are only consuming 1000 calories a day. What I would do is schedule an appointment with a doctor to talk about your throat and your stomach issues. LET THEM KNOW THAT YOU'RE ONLY GETTING 1000 CALORIES A DAY. Because if you don't, they might prescribe you something that your body can't handle because you have weakened yourself, and you may become even more ill.
Really the only people who can help you are professionals in the medical field. The people whom you're asking here on this website can't help you (except direct you in the right direction) because the situation is out of their hands and expertise.
~Maria, 17
i just started college first year but i would like to know where can i sell my books after first semester is over. i know u can do it at your college but they wnt give u as much. so the next place would be online. my friend told me ebay. any other ideas that will work good? thank you in advance!
Well, if you want as much of your money back as possible, I would suggest giving them back to the college. Oh, and just a tip for next semester, don't write in your books! The less "used" they look, the more money you get back.
Usually when I apply eyeliner, it makes my eyes look smaller.
I use smokey gray and black eyeliner since brown doesn't suit me.
At all. It makes me look like I'm sick. :P
So yeah, tips/pictures on how I should apply it?
Thanks!
Apply white eyeliner to your waterline, then black eyeliner around your bottom and upper lashes.
do you like da brand "covergirl" for makeup?
Its okay. I like their some of their eye shadows and their new foundation "trublend." That's about it. Its pretty mediocre in my opinion.