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Hello! I am studying esthetics at an Aveda Institute after spending years in retail. I am proof that nothing turns out how you think it will, and that's a good thing. When you think you've got it figured out, you don't. Life would be boring otherwise, right?
Makeup, skincare, and psychology are my passions and I'm also happy to give advice on relationships, particularly for teenagers (so many things I wish I could have told myself a decade ago!) I'm happy to help fellow abuse survivors as well.
I'm a diehard SF Giants fan and also enjoy watching the Sharks and Niners. Addicted to music, especially The Gaslight Anthem. Oh, and my name is Krista. :)

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My mom actually needs help with this one, but I'll explain.

Last night my neighbors who are around my age (I'm 14) came over. My mom rented 3 movies (even though we really couldn't afford it) but being the whiners they are, they didn't want to see any of them, so we let them bring their own movie over, for my and my 11-year old bro to watch with them. They chose Scary Movie and I have no idea why their mom let me! It was really inappropriate for my brother, who's going in to sixth grade. I mean, people were giving each other bjs and hjs, a girl got stuck to the ceiling by cum, etc. It was really digusting. The worst part is that they thought it was hilarious, Nick (older one, around my age) in particular kept going, "Noelle, come here" (my mom's name) at the grossest parts. Their mom is normally a pretty good mom but I just don't understand how on earth she could think it was appropriate for my brother. Obviously her boys were too immature for it too. My mom is going to call their Mom, Denise, whom we've been friends with for many years. Denise can get offended and mad very easily, so what should my mom say? And what should she say next time the boys want to bring over a movie?

Sorry about the long question. I rate!

Wow...Here's what to say to denise. (For your mom). "I don't know if you know this, but last night your boys brought over Scary Movie and I don't believe it was appropriate for [brothers name]. Can you please make sure they bring over PG13 or lower-rated movies next time?".
Also, next time, go to www.kidsinmind.com and search for the movie. It will rate it in terms of profanity, sex, and violence and also give details, which you can let your mom (and Denise) read.

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okay, i am a 17 yr old girl, and i have only ever ahd oen alcoholic drink in my life. Mike's Hard Lemonade . but ever sicne i had it, i have wanted more like all the time. and i have wnated to try many other types of alcoholic drinks. i have never been drunk or high in my life, but i really wnat to at least once. is that a bad thign and when are you supossed to draw the line and say "i've had enough" and when does that turn into an addiction?

Actually, Mike's Hard Lemonade is the only alcoholic drink I know of that tastes good! Actually, there's Smiroff's Twisted II but it's bitter. There's really nothing else good out there. You're only a few years away from being able to drink, so don't worry about it.

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hey does anyone know where i can get backgrounds for my website if u do please tell me some websites thanks

Soup-faerie.com has a lot (2000, in fact) if you want the largest selection possible, but soupkitchen.tk has better bgs. Hope I helped!

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ok..im trying to help a friend out..and help him w/ his best man speech but what do u talk about when ur writing a best man speech?..id love it if people could help n fast! thanks!

i rate!

KiLeE kAe!

Here's a basic format.

- How you met the groom.
- When you met the bride.
- Why they're great together.
- Funny story about marriage.
- How happy you are for them and how you wish them lots of luck. A joke can fit in the very end, too.

Here's an example:
I've known Bob since I was a little kid, and we've have lots of fun over the years. I am so happy to be here at another happy event in Bob's life. Cindy's been an aqquantince of mine for a few years, and she's a great girl. They're such a great couple because they have things in common but are seperate people. I knew a couple once who were exactly alike...sounds like a great thing, right? But it was really scary. (FUNNY STORY ABOUT IT GOES HERE). I'm thrilled for you guys and wish you loads of luck. And remember, (TIE IN WITH STORY)!

Good luck!

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I need to look good for my new school which starts tomorrow! I need help on the following things:

-I have a little acne! Is there anything to remove them before school?

-I have hair on my arms/legs! Are there any home remedies to lighten them coz i cant go to the store?

-A new hairdo! I have long brown hair, and it's not layered. I have never dyed/frosted it, and I want to have nice hair without putting harsh chemicals to my hair.

For your acne, try Clean and Clear Advantage Acne Spot Treatment: http://www.cleanandclear.com/products/acne_treat/acne_spottreat.shtml. It's available at Walmart or you can order it online. To hide your current pimples, try their medicated concealer (http://www.cleanandclear.com/products/acne_treat/conceal_sticks.shtml). One of their very best products is the Overnight Acne Patches (http://www.cleanandclear.com/products/acne_treat/overnight_patches.shtml). Also, you need to cleanse, moisturize, and use toner. For moisturizer I recommend their Shine Control Moisturizer (http://www.cleanandclear.com/products/facial_moist/shine_control.shtml). You need to do this because pimples are caused by your skin being dry and producing oil to compensate.
You don't have to get all of these, just pick one or two.

For the leg and arm hair, you can try two parts water and one part lemon juice to lighten it a little but I recommend shaving using the Venus Divine. For information on it go here : http://www.gillettegirls.com/compare/compare.asp. To buy it, go here: http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=87301&catid=1312&trx=PLST-0-SRCH&trxp1=1312&trxp2=87301&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-SRCH. You'll also need to buy refills, I use up about 1 blade a month. The refills come in packs of 4: http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=88136&catid=1312&trx=PLST-0-SRCH&trxp1=1312&trxp2=88136&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-SRCH. Finally, I recommend using shaving cream. I like Skintimate Raspberry Rain because it lathers well and smells great: http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=45767&catid=33695&brand=8400&trx=BS-8400&trxp1=HPFP&trxp2=0&trxp3=45767&btrx=BS-8400.

As for your hair, next time you get a hair cut, ask for long layers- they look really cute and older in a good way. This style works on all face shapes. If you want a change, try L'Oreal Feria Highlights in Chestnut Changes (http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=77328&catid=28903&brand=7939&trx=BS-7939&trxp1=CPFP%2D18782&trxp2=0&trxp3=77328&btrx=BS-7939). It's very easy to use and comes with a special conditioner so your hair doesn't get damaged. I split a box between me (dark brown hair) and my cousin (medium brown hair) and it worked very well.

Remember, you don't have to buy all these products- I'm just giving you some options. All are available at Walmart if you don't want to order online.

Good luck!

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My sister always likes going swimming with me and my dad. I find it fun too! But the thing is she's been planning it since last Sunday for her me and my dad to go Swimming today. But when I went to the bathroom this morning, I found out that I have my period. So I told my mom that I couldn't go swimming. But then when we were driving home from Church today, my sister brought up the subject, and my mom said that I couldn't go. She kept on asking and asking why I couldn't go and we told her because I can't. So now she's really mad at me. She's only 9 and doesn't know about periods and stuff so she's really mad at me. I feel really bad. I wish she was a little older so that she could know. So now I feel really guilty. What should I do?

Well, next time, use a tampon so you CAN swim. But for now, you need to explain to your sister that you were sick but will be able to swim next time. Good luck!

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whats a wigger?

It's a white person who wants to be or acts like they're black. It's really rude if you think about it though, cuz it's a combo of "white" and the n-word. I wouldn't call anyone that unless they want you to, like my bro's weird friend Wiggy.

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ok..well me and my bf have been going out for 5 months and we want to take it further..we have made out and felt eachother up..but he wants to finger me and i want to give him a hand job..i'm a little nervous about it though and i was wondering if anyone had any advice??

Check out clitical.com for some tips.

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OK im 18 years old, and ive never had a girl friend before. Is there something wrong with me that girls wouldn't approach me or is it something that i have to do. My pics are at www.faceparty.com/dozzer check it out and tell me what you think please. It really sucks being alone.

No! There's nothing wrong with you. You seem like a great guy and I think most girls would agree, but you've got to make the first move. I would be very flattered if you asked me out, and I think most girls would too! Good luck!

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my friend told me somethin....but its not a secret unless she tells me not to say nething. so she told me that she had sex and is afraid of gettin pregnant(she neva said it was a secret and shes done worse stuff wit a guy that shes proud of) so i told her boyfriend,kory's best friend Amy exactly what my friend said to me........now amy told kory that im goin around tellin everyone that they had sex witout a condom....my friend is pissed at me bc she thinks i told EVERYBODY EVERYTHING..now she wont let me tell her the truth and she told me neva to talk to her again.......shes my best friend and i luv her but how can i say sry and tell her the truth when she wont talk to me?

Even if she didn't tell you not to tell anyone, that's still a secret. Common sense. You shouldn't have told anyone and a sincere apology is in order. What I did for my friend when I blabbed a secret once was make a cake and write "sorry" in frosting with a picture of a lock and a picture of open lips with a no sign. If you're not great at cooking, buy a cake mix and decorator icing, available at grocery stores. Bake it as instructed and write Sorry! in frosting. Bring it over to her house when you're sure she's home. Good luck!

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A little less then two months ago I found out my cousin was raped and i've been having some trouble dealing with it.I'm really close to this cousin , she's liek my best friend.when i first found out i just started crying , i couldnt even look at anyone for a copuple days.That i had to cry myself to sleep.i used to live in a house with her in when i was younger,i lived on the bottom and she lived on the top.Whenever i think about her and her baby i cant help but cry and its so hard for me to look at her without crying.I cant help but think maybe if i hadnt moved away i would have been with her and i could have stopped the jerk who did this to her.I seem to be the only person in my family who thinks she can finish high school and still take care of her baby.i mean its her family thier supose to be supportive of her.She was raped when she was 14 and had her baby when she was 15.She was born about 3weeks ago.I still cant help but worry about her and feel like i could have done something and i should tell my parents to be more supportive of her and stop thinking so negative.I couldnt even talk to my best friend about this w/o feeling stupid so if anyone has any advice for me, please send it.

I'm sorry your cousin has to go through this. There's nothing you could have done to stop it from happening, who knows, you could have been raped too. You should talk with your cousin a little bit, though. I've read a magazine article about high schools made especially for girls with babies (they have day care and everything) so maybe you could research it on the internet. Let her know that you think she can make it- be supportive and positive! As for everyone else, you can't change what they think, but if they really start to rag on her, stand up for her since she can't be there to do it herself. Good luck!

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is wearin a thong slutty? like the purpose is so you dont have pantylines but sumtimes liek if usmones thong shows people think she's a slut. i was just wondering what evryone else htought

It really depends on the type. If it's showing, that does look slutty, and so do the lacy, black, red or hot pink ones. They do have other kinds though, like at Victoria's Secret- it looks like regular undies but is a thong in back. Hope I helped!

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Hey...im a girl and im addicted to masturbating. i do it whenever i can with whatever i can. if my parents found out they'd kill me. but...i was wondering 2 thins
1) can your cherry pop when you're masturbating?
2)if you masturbate too much, can it make you sterile and not able to have babies?

Im so scared of these two things...but im so addicted...help me!

First of all, why would your parents "kill" you? 85 percent of all women masturbate, and by masturbating you give yourself pleasure so you don't have to depend on a guy and possibly get pregnant. Your cherry can pop if you masturbate a LOT very hard, but it can't make you sterile. Hope I helped! Also, check out clitical.com for some tips.

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ok im 13 and i havnt gotten my period yet... lately i have been really emotional like the other day i was at my friends and i called my mom to see when she was gonna pick me up and i just like broke down crying... and like my friend said how i curse alot and like idk why but i felt like i was gonna cry... is this a sign that im going ot get my period? and what are some other signs that im goin to get my period soon... thanx alot... i will rate!

Yeah, you might be experiencing PMS. If you have pubic hair and have gotten vaginal discharge (clear to whitish stuff in your underwear) then you might. Otherwise it might just be a severe mood swing.

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look...i haven't had the best of life and i just want to know how am i supposed to get my life back on track i was but now im starting to fuck off a bit agian and im gonna be going t school pretty soon and i want to at least make it through high skool and ill be happy but as far as i know thats not even going to happen...ive done so much shit it like a habit but i stoppe dbut now i think im gonna or i think i am already starting to do it agian... its like some one else is taking over me... i need help and i cant tell my parents becuz of some reasons... it would probably help if i told you wat ive done but im kinda ashamed of it all but yet i don't wanna stop but i do.... its just comfusing...ill just go now ... someone please help me...

Look, I'm sorry but you need to give more information. We can't help without it. I understand if you don't wanna tell the whole world- feel free to drop one in my inbox. Please, though- it clogs up the site when you ask the same question a lot of times.

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do guys like when girls where fishnets? (guys answer too!) and what are some good sites where i can order some? thanks

Some do, it really depends on the guy. Hottopic.com is having a sale on them, click on Clearance and you should find them.

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i think its coming to the point in my relationship with my boyfriend where we should be taking it further...like giving head or sumin like that...i just want to know, if someone can explain how to do it and how to do it good, just in case if it gets to that point.

Clitical.com has a really good guide, as does teenorg.com (click on Articles).

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i really want a boyfriend, but my mom won't let me hvae one. She says it's stupid to have a boyfriend while I am a young teenager and that it's better just to be friends with a guy.

You sound like you don't have a particular guy in mind, so why cause a huge fight now? Instead, when you find Mr. Right, talk to her about it and have him meet them. Hopefully when she sees how great he is, she'll change her mind. Let her know that you don't plan on doing anything stupid this soon. Try going on a group date first, so your mom knows you're taking it slow. Also, you didn't mention your dad. Unless your parents are divorced, you should involve him in this too. Good luck!

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i think i might have something wrong with my lungs. i get out of breath WAY too easy. i don't think i have athsma, cuz i've never had an attack, and i don't smoke, but my parents do. i'm getting bad grades in p.e. because i can't run. i COULD run...if i could breathe, because it doesn't tire my legs at all...but anyway, how can i tell if there's something wrong with me, or what do i do?

You might be affected by second hand smoke, since your parents smoke, the smoke can get into your lungs and hurt them. You need to see a doctor and ask your parents not to smoke around you. Good luck!

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when you ask a question but send it into a columists inbox can they see who asked the question??

No, they can't.

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