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I'm not very booksmart, and I'm definately not street smart. However, if there's one thing I am, it's PEOPLE SMART. That's why I'm good with this whole advice thing. You can ask me ANYTHING and I'm always glad to help. There's almost no question I can't handle, so ask away. Make sure you RATE and leave FEEDBACK, so I can improve my advice.
infinate x's and o's,
cindy

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Is it safe to ride roller coasters when you are pregnant? I know it's probably not towards to end of pregnancy, but what about the first few months?

It's not reccommended to ride a rollercoaster when pregnant. It's not worth the risk, because something could happen to the baby. Hope this helps.
-cindy

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Well I have a lot of hair and it's all puffy, I just want my hair to be less puffy, but nothing will work. Any ideas?

You can try a de-frizzer. If that doesn't help, ask your hair stylist. They can probably recommend something, after all, they do know about hair. As a last resort, you can always get your hair relaxed, which will make it straighter and less poofy. Hope this helps.
-cindy

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Heyy. I just wanted to know what clothing stores you reccomend. I'm looking to buy new clothes for summer. Maybe links and such. Just cute clothes from different sotres that you like. Just not super duper expencive. I like Delias, but I can't fit into they're jeans (too big), and I like forever 21. I even like Abercrombie. I would aslo like to know some stores that you might think I could fit into they're jeans. I'm rather small. 00's don't fit me, unless they run small.
Thanks so much for your time!

Here's some stores you might like..

-Hollister
-American Eagle
-Urban Outfitters
-Wet Seal
-Bloomingdales
-Nordstrom
-Charlotte Russe
-Macy's

As for jeans, I'm not exactly sure of inexpensive brands. Usually the more expensive brands tend to have a smaller fit because they go by like 26" and stuff like that. You can try Frankie B jeans or Miss Sixty's. Hope this helps and have fun shopping. :)
-cindy

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HEY. I'm kind of confused. This girl yesterday was calling me wanting me to come over to her house. Now she don't want nothing to do with me. I thought she was a friend. Stupid me to ever think I could have friends. Anyway, my question here is shoud I call her and see whats up or let her call me?

Call her and ask her if there is anything you did wrong. If she won't talk to you, give her the space she needs. She'll talk to you when she's ready to be a better friend. In the meantime, be friendly and make other friends. Hope this helps.
-cindy

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I've started a new ab workout and I'm seeing GREAT results. (Its the ab workout on page 76 of the June 2006 Issue of Seventeen) I was wondering, what type of cardio should I do to burn off the fat to better reveal my new ab muscles.

I can't go running due to safety issues in my neighborhood, and my parents won't buy me a workout video or a membership to a gym.

If you can't go running, try swimming or dancing. Those are great ways to shed the pounds. Also, you can always walk up and down your stairs. They're your own personal stair master. Or, you can always jump rope. Hope this helps.
-cindy

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i know people must hate these questions..but this could save me from doing something really dumb to myself. i've been through a lot lately and i'm not afraid to do things that would hurt myself..i'm getting a lot better but there's one thing that might help if i knew. i'm 14/F, and i weigh about 130 pounds, and i'm 5'4". is that overwieght? thank you!

Nope, your not overweight. See for yourself.

http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/dnpabmi/Calculator.aspx

Don't stress about it. Hope this helps.
-cindy

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my boyfriend and i got pretty close last night to a home run but i got scared and froze up what should i do to calm down and go with the flow

sex scared

You're obviously not ready. Don't push yourself. You want the timing to be right. Don't worry, it'll come. Hope this helps.
-cindy

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mk dont think im like weird or anything..but i sweat. ALOT i dunno what to do like just at school and stuff ill like sweat under my armpits for no reason at all! i tried like deoderant called certain dry and let me tell you, IT DOES NOT WORK FOR ME!!! should i like get perscription or what??? please and thank yous!!

I know someone who has the same problem. Try using Ban, it works pretty well. If that doesn't help, go to a dermotologist and they can prescribe you something. I'm not sure of the name, but I know someone who has something prescribed and it works very well. Hope this helps.
-cindy

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Today I was shopping with my mom, and i was picking out some clothes, i went over to show her what I found. & the first thing she says is "no black" and she walks away. So I like black clothes, so what?

And maybe I'm not the preppiest girl ever, and maybe I don't have the style that she wants me to have. But I should be allowed to wear what I want. I don't know what her problem is, at least I'm not walking around with bondage pants with 65486465 chains; (if thats what she is worried about)

So the thing is, I want to be able to wear the style of clothes I want. And how am I supposed to express myself if she won't let me buy the things I want? How do I explain to her?

Talk to your mom. Your mom probably has told you to be your unique self, here's the perfect chance to bring it up. Say you want to express yourself. Also point out you won't go and wear anything like pants with chains ect. She should respect your opinion and decision to wear what you want. If this doesn't work, compromise. Try buying a cute black sweater, a black tank, or a black zip up. All of those are essentials to every wardrobe, therefore your mom can't say no. Hope this helps.
-cindy

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im so self consious about myself.
i deffinately am fat, no getting past it.
im 5'3 and 140 pounds. yikes.

what are some excersizes i could use
that really show results??
kthanksbye.

Cardio. Cardio. Cardio. It's the best way to shed the pounds. Try running 4-5 days a week and swimming 2-3 days a week. You can also put dancing into the equation. Also, make sure you eat healthy. Trade the junkfood for the fruits and veggies and you'll loose the weight in no time. Good luck and hope this helps.
-cindy

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This friend I used to be really close with all of a sudden treats me like I'm a stranger. When I talk to them, they respond briefly then turn away. It's worse than being a stranger, cuz my friend's can be pretty friendly with strangers, not cold and distant like lately. I try talking to them about this recent change but they get all defensive, so what am I supposed to do? I don't want to lose a friend =\

I know exactly what your going through. I used to be best friends with this one girl and then we got in a fight. Now, I just try to be civil with her, you know, have a somewhat normal question and she treats me like I'm not worth her words. I know it hurts, but you just got work through it. I'm not exactly sure why your friend is doing this, try talking to her and only her. When your talking one on one, it's a lot easier to get through. Also, don't stoop down to there level. Keep being friendly. Also, start talking to other people as well. Maybe you just need a break from your old friends. You never know. Don't ditch them, but just give them a little space. I'll assure you, it will all blow over, don't worry. If you have anymore questions, you know where to find me. Hope this helps and feel better.
-cindy

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My brother just graduated from college and is now moving to California to go to post-graduate school. His party is this Saturday, and as his "gift", my sister and I are going to sing him a bunch of songs that we're going to mix together. We already have a few, but we need a lot more because we're planning to play a mini - movie of clips of us when we were younger.

If you guys have any song suggestions that would go with it, that'd be really great. It could be about going away or graduating, growing up, etc. Even songs about love if it goes well with what I'm doing this for.

Our songs so far are -
"More than Words" - Frankie J.
"Yesterday" - The Beatles
"In My Life" - The Beatles
"Without You" - Mariah Carey
"Time" - Chantel Kreviazuk
"Farewell To The old Me" - Dar Williams
"Wind Beneath My Wings" - Bette Midler
"Time To Say Goodbye" - Sarah Brightman

Any suggestions would be great. :]

PS - I think the Vitamin C song is too overplayed, so I've already rejected it.


Here are some songs that you might like:

-good ridence (time of your life) -- green day
-crooked teeth -- deathcab for cutie
-i miss you -- blink 182
-yellow -- coldplay

If you need others, you know where to find me. Hope this helps.
-cindy

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i am going to a sweet sixteen and i want to know how i should do my hair if i am wearing a black halter dress that has a few sequins around it. it's also knee-length. any ideas on hair?

Curls. Loose curls. It'll spice up the dress and curls are so hott right now. Hope this helps and have fun.
-cindy

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Hey Guys, Im 13 and A female.
I have my best friend, and other friends, but none I can really count on besides my one best friend. All the others of them are liars, backstabbers, gossipers and all that other stupid stuff. I want to have alot of friends I can relate too, (Shopping, tanning, boys) but Hannah my best friends only like Emo-ish stuff ( Hard rock music, dark colors, hates shopping) And I can't stand any of that stuff.

IDK what to do, I'm sick of all my friends!

I know how your feeling. I'm associated with a bunch of girls like that, maybe not as bad, but I can relate to you. Just be friendly with everyone, and you'll make more friends in no time. Don't be mean to the ones you have and don't ditch them, just make other friends on the side. As for your best friend, compromise with her. Don't let her go just because you don't like the same things. After all, she's your best friend and she's there for you. Hope this helps.
-cindy

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I'm having a birthday party next week with four friends (we're all 13 year old girls, if that helps) and my theme is a spa party. Does anyone know any fun spa treatments that I can do at home with my friends, or any websites with home spa treatments on them?

Thanks in advance :)

Here's a site that might help you.

http://www.amazingmoms.com/htm/party-spa-party.htm

Also, depending on how much your parents want to spend, I've been to parties where they get a manicurist (sp?) to come and do the nails. You guys can also do facials, hair, and massages. Hope this helps and happy birthday.
-cindy

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what are some exercises to get your butt in shape?

Squats, elephant walks, and wall sitting helps. Also, here's a site that might help you.

http://www.virtualfitnesstrainer.com/newsletterworkouts/10_great_butt_exercises.htm

Hope this helps.
-cindy

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i haven't made out with anyone, and i feel so alone. I feel like i'm ugly and no one likes me because guys make out with girls that i'm prettier and nicer than. how come no one likes me?

It's not that they don't like you, they're just intimidated by you. Don't feel alone, just go out there and be yourself. Guys like to see how far they can go, and if they hook up with uglier girls they tend to go farther (uglier girls sometimes think, "I'm ugly and he wants to hook up with me. I'm so happy." Do you get what I'm saying? Hope this helps.
-cindy

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ok, i get tanned VERY easily. I literally just have to stand outside for about 10 minutes on a warm&sunny day and my skin becomes noticably darker. The thing is, I hate this. When I become tan, my skin looks oily and dirty, even though its not. Is there any way I can prevent myself from getting so tan? BESIDES staying indoors because im a very active person and that is almost impossible for me.

Use a high spf. (they have really strong one's for babies, you could try one of those.) Also you could try wearing a long sleeve shirt, even though its hot. Avoid wearing black as well because it reflects the sun or something like that. Alos, people would die to be tan, enjoy it. If you look dirty and oily, moisturize your skin and exfoliate it. Hope this helps and have a good summer.
-cindy

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Well long story short--my friend knew I liked this guy..and well she made a move on him..blah blah blah I got mad at her..it's been about two months. REALLY STUPID..I know. But I don't want to be mad anymore..but I can't just all of a sudden talk to her..it'd be weird. Please help. I miss her!

As much as you're not going to like my answer, talk to her. She's your friend, afterall. She'll be happy to know she was given a second chance. It might be a little weird for you, but in the long run you'll be happier. (if you physically can't talk to her, write a letter). Hope this helps.
-cindy

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I have this friend, L, and she has been saying the guy I like, N, likes me back. She's also being saying stuff to me that she swears he said. But my other friend, E, (the best friend of N) says that she asked him and he said he never said that stuff, and that even if he did he did, he wounldn't tell L. So I want to believe L, but I don't know if i should. What do I do and who should I believe???

Don't not believe, however, just wait until everything unravels. I know waiting sucks, but be patient. N knows the most about it, you're just going to have to wait until he makes a move. Hope this helps.
-cindy

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