You need to take a look at what you're asking here.

You're 'not cool' because you don't drink or smoke? Since when did that become the definition of cool? I guess I'm still a loser, because I'm 20 and I don't smoke, and only drink casually (and legally). Hmm.

Seriously, you have to grow up and stop using Hollywood as your basis of comparison.

Maybe the reason you can't tell your friends anything is the fact that you think they're losers. I had friends in middle school who, all of a sudden, got too 'cool' for me. Now, ironically enough, they're the ones getting pregnant, doing drugs and just generally becoming the laughingstock of the people I knew back then.

You want to be popular because:

a) That's just definitely better.

No, it isn't. I didn't have a 'popular' group of friends in high school. I hung out with the kids who had fun, and enjoyed being the age we were. They were hardworking but still social, and had their priorities straight. We still had parties, but there was more ice cream and games, and less vomiting and hangovers. I'm still friends with them. The popular kids (at least the one you seem to want to become) go through life using everyone they come into contact with in order to move further up the social ladder. It's sick. No matter what these shows like "Gossip Girls" or whatever else you've been watching say, it's not the right way to be, and you're a worse person for behaving like this.

b) The other cliques suck.

Try not being in a clique. Most of my friends were from various social groups. I was friends with the kids who played Magic cards under the basement stairs, and I was friends with the people on student council. Nobody excluded me for not dressing a specific way, or for not declaring myself a part of one specific group.

My suggestion: grow up, and take a look around you. These people aren't just your pawns. Try making friends for the right reasons. Because you have fun together. Because you can talk to them for hours and not even notice. Because you can accept them for who and what they are. Because you have something in common beyond what brand of clothes you wear.

Just think about it.

Easy: put your clock across the room, and hide it! Once you get out of bed and have to think about where it is, you're already awake, and there's no point in getting back in bed.

Sorry this took me so long to answer... I didn't see the question in my inbox until just now.

Women's genitals secrete lubrication. Without underwear, this fluid would get all over her pants, which would make a lot more laundry!

That's what I meant.

The RAM should be compatible. For the most part, hardware is made to conform to certain standards, so they should work.

Sorry for misinterpreting your question!

The person below gave a great answer, but left one thing out, which I think is an essential concept you're missing.

The hardware your computer came with is not upgradeable itself; you need to buy new parts. It sounds to me like you want to upgrade your 512 mb chips to 1 gb chips, without actually changing the hardware. It's not like you can buy software to change them; they are what they are.

Sounds like you want fondant icing. You can cut it out in shapes.

You can get it at any store that sells cake decorating supplies. It comes in a box. You just mix it in with whatever food colouring combination(s) you want, and then roll it out and cut it.

First off, if you go to a university, the classes will be large. If you go to a large university, you won't be able to avoid it, so don't discount it immediately.

As for the attractive girls, men don't all have the same tastes. Obviously, while some do like the fake-n-bake blondes, others will like different types. Actually, I've heard my guy friends complain about how girls who wear tons of makeup are using "false advertising". Ha.

Plus, I don't know how it is there, but our pretty girls get lazy and start wearing sweatpants and Uggs to class. Not a good look :P

A great idea from a penniless student:

Pick up a pair of knitting needles and some simple instructions and learn how to make scarves.

If you use extra bulky wool and really large (I'm talking size 10-12) needles, you can make one in about 6 hours, or even faster. It'll cost you about 12 dollars a scarf, and it makes for an inexpensive but still meaningful gift.

I'm on my fourth one out of nine :D

I gave blood when I was in high school. I also passed out.

The reason you're supposed to eat foods high in iron is so that your iron count is high enough that they can use your blood.

The reason I passed out is because I went to sleep. They'll tell you to stay sitting up and keep your eyes open. Trust me, if you close them, you're out like a light. I don't know if you've ever passed out before, but it's not pleasant. When I came to, I threw up (in front of one of the cutest guys in my class).

However, they are equipped to deal with things like that, and they'll have you feeling better in no time.

It's really not bad at all, and definitely a worthwhile cause.

Whether it's right or not all depends on you and what you're comfortable with, not some societal standard.

It sounds like you need to set down some guidelines as to what is appropriate and inappropriate conduct. My fiancee came home from a bar one night, and told me about how he had kissed some chick. It was her bachelorette party, and she had to kiss a guy named Mark. His friends convinced him to lie and say that was his name, and they had a 'peck'. Much as I would have loved to strap a chastity belt on him right then and there, instead I told him that I didn't find it appropriate, and gave him a clear set of boundaries. (No touching below the eyebrows :P)

It's excusable now if he exceeded your comfort zone, because he didn't know what the boundaries were, but if he has a clear set of rules as to what you find acceptable, he's less likely to go astray.

In short, let this one slide. Make it so that in the future, he knows what you think is okay. That way he has no excuses for any future indiscretions.

First of all, I really have to say that I respect you for not letting being a teen mom get you down. You're beating the odds, and that is an amazing thing.

My guess is that most guys your age just aren't ready for the responsibility of a family, and you've got one ready-made.

On the plus side, you are weeding out the immature, irresponsible ones. When you do find the right guy, you'll know he's in it for the long run.

Good luck!

You should be able to. If you're old enough to graduate high school and go to university, you're old enough to live on your own.

However, you'll run into some issues. I couldn't legally sign any documents, even though I was supporting myself and living alone!

My favourite cold medications are DayQuil (I swear by it) for just general dead-feeling, and Advil Cold and Sinus, for if there's sinus congestion causing pain.

Hydrocarbons are substances such as natural gas and oil.

If they include benzene, they're aromatic hydrocarbons.

I'll give you a couple of hints, because obviously you haven't tried researching...

Benzene is a carcinogen.
You burn most hydrocarbons... any ideas as to what that could lead up to?

Golden retrievers do NOT feel the cold, especially if they're running around outside. Have you ever run around in circles in the freezing cold? Warms you up pretty fast!

How much are you feeding her? A large dog should eat a maximum of two cups of food twice daily. A lot of people over feed their dogs.

Also, if she is fat, she'll live off of her reserves. There's no risk of starvation.

My fiancee has been very honest with me from the start about his sexual history. The only other person he has ever slept with was a random girl at a party when he was drunk, and he's been ashamed of it ever since. Your boyfriend probably feels the same way.

Your boyfriend was being considerate in telling you about this... it's important for you to know.

Personally, I don't think you should hold it against him. As long as he's not doing anything like that now, it was just a dumb kid mistake.

Here's some bad news... the teachers you'll have in high school are the best ones you'll ever have. Teachers in high school are educated in the field they're teaching (usually) and they have gone to teacher's college, so you know they want to be teachers.

When you get to university, you're a number. Your name ceases to exist in their eyes. Forget interest in teaching: most of them are only there for the research funding. You have to rely on yourself and your friends for success in school, not your teachers.

Your high school teachers are just trying to wean you guys off of the "help me, teacher!" mentality. You need to learn to be more independent (and less sensitive) in order to make it on your own... and if they need to be a little harsh in order to do that, well, so be it.

If you live in the United States, Pandora radio is a great way to find new music.

You type in the name of a band or song that you like, and they'll play different music. You can say whether or not you like the song they've picked, and they'll modify their selections based on that.

www.pandora.com

You know, it's actually kind of hard to think of a distinctively Canadian food!

The best one I can think of is poutine: french fries with cheese curds on top and gravy. Tasty :D

Your friend probably thinks you're using her, and that the only reason you talk to her is for help with school.

My suggestion? Talk to her about your problems with school, tell her that you need help and that you'd appreciate it if she'd be your tutor. Offer to treat her to dinner and a movie or something, and she'll feel less used.

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In my last 8 years with Advicenators, I've gone from honours student to failing out of university (and getting back on top again!), from single to married, from tenant to homeowner.

Until lately, I have been struggling with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder and OCD, which had basically ruined my life and taken just about everything from me. I'm thankful every day for every experience I've had because of this ordeal, because it's helped to make me who I am today. Things like that really make you appreciate what you do have. Now that I'm back in work and school and starting to become myself again, I couldn't be happier. I credit Advicenators with saving my life back when I was a teenager, which is a big part of why I'm still here.

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