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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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17/f
Today I have an interview, as I have applied to volunteer for the local Parks & Rec. Initially I didn`t think I needed to bring anything other than ID, but will I need to bring a resume? That would involve completely redoing mine today, but I`m not sure if it`s entirely necessary. I have never had a job, so my resume is rather bare.
Thanks!
I'd bring your resume with, just in case. This way, if the person interviewing you does ask for it, you'll look organized and responsible and in the end, end up making a better impression.
You should probably also bring something, like said below, to prove that you are certified to work in the US, like a birth certificate, social security card, etc, just in case.
It's better to be prepared =]
-Laura. (16-f)
this guy i like lives in florida
and i live in illinois
and i was wondering if i talk to him on the phone when i have verizon and he has tmobile will it like make my phone bill really high or will it be the same as like everymonth?
Actually, I think you do get charged long distance, it's call "Roaming Charges" or something of that nature. You can try talking when you both have free minutes, though, to get charged less.
For example, say that I (I live in Illinois) were to call my friend in Michigan at 9:00 pm. I have T-Mobile, and wouldn't get charged long distance, because anything after 9:00 pm is free for me. So, try asking him when he talks for free, and calling him at a time when you ALSO talk for free.
Here are some helpful links:
http://search.t-mobile.com/inquiraapp/ui.jsp?ui_mode=question&question_box=long+distance
http://search.verizon.com/?tp=r&rv=r&q=long%20distance%20charges
-Laura. (16-f)
Well my camera's screen is broken where you see the picture's at and I want to know if someone knows how can i fix it....or does anyone know of a store or whatever where i can go get it fixed for a cheap price....thanx for all ur help.
-xoxoxox
If it's physically broken (cracked, smashed, etc), there's really nothing you can do to fix it.
If it's just internally broken, try taking it to the store where you bought it. Hopefully, they'll know how to fix it.
-Laura. (16-f)
Im a very girlie person but I just don't do purse or bags. But I really need one for highschool that's big (like a rectangle sized) but stylish for either carrying through travel time between classes or as my back pack bag. Can anyone give me some of your fashion expertise? I hope that it's cheap and easy to find. It's quite a small city here so I don't want a bad that someone else will have.
I would suggest looking at Target, and Hot Topic.
Otherwise, you can get a bag online for your favorite band!
-Laura. (16-f)
What is some good alternative music right now? thanks
http://www.advicenators.com/qview.php?q=532581
-Laura. (16-f)
What are some good songs that will get me in that crazy, spunky, summer party mood? They can be from the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s and recently. I'd prefer not to get a list of what the top ten songs are on Z100 right now, I'd like to have music that isn't as well known or overplayed.
Thanks!
http://www.advicenators.com/qview.php?q=532581
From there, I'd suggest:
- Cobra Starship.
- Every Avenue.
- The Higher.
- The Rocket Summer.
- Forever The Sickest Kids.
- Family Force Five.
- Powerspace.
-Laura. (16-f)
I need help. So my dad got remarried like 5 years ago. Well, my stepmom is kinda cool. She really tries to be nice to me and my sister and i like spending summers there. Well, id like to be closer to her but my mom all she does is talk bad about my stepmom. She is always making nasty comments about her and my dad. I love my dad and my mom and my stepmom and I want a relationship with all them. How can I get my mom to stop talking about my Dad and stepmom? Ive told my school councelor and she told me that its really bad to say hateful things about the other parent to the kids. I told my mom this but she does it anyway. I need advice
Tell your mom again. Tell her that these mean, hateful things are really hurting you and you'd REALLY like her to stop. Be firm about it, and let her know that you really really don't like her saying mean things.
Tell her you love both her AND your dad, and that you really like your stepmom. Just explain to her that saying these things is just making HER look like the mean one, and making the things about your dad or whatever she's saying seem completely irrelevent, and there's no reason for it to continue.
-Laura. (16-f)
Ok so like when guys try to make you jealous.. whats better to pretend youre not( even if you really are) or to let them know you are?? I mean what if they dont really like you but you get jealous then they would know you like them...but if they do like you and you pretend you dont get jealous they might think you dont like them and give up on you. Confusing!!!
ok to make it more specific here goes my dilemma: so im 18/f and I like this 22/m so we talk a lot right but like suddenly he starts talking about girls that he says are his friends. and like he starts talking about them with other guys (who are also my friends) and he starts saying how pretty they are and all that in front of me!! I do get jealous but I try not to let him know because im afraid he might think im drooling over him..like I dont know if lettimg him know about my jealousy would work as a hint so that he knows im interested? help!!
I really didn't understand the majority of your question, and I'm not trying to be rude at all when I say this, but
"I mean what if they dont really like you but you get jealous then they would know you like them...but if they do like you and you pretend you dont get jealous they might think you dont like them and give up on you."
made zero sense to me. I'm sorry.
Here's my advice:
If you're interested in a guy, let him know. Don't get into the whole "he said, she said" "I'm jealous, you're jealous" thing and play games like you're 12. You're 18, just let him know how you feel!
-Laura. (16-f)
I'm 14 years old and I really want a boyfriend but no one in school ever notices me. What do I do?
Be yourself!
I know everybody says this, but it's the best advice we can give you.
Look at it this way, would you rather somebody tell you how to act to impress a boy, and have a him like you for the way you're acting, without even knowing the REAL you? No way! What is the point of that? Exactly, there isn't one.
Plus, you're only 14, you have plenty of time for boys and relationships. And trust me, it's worth waiting for a guy who loves you for who you are =]
-Laura. (16-f)
hi so recently i started talking to this boy. hes always pressuring me to give him head but i tell him i want to get to know him better and hang out first. he says that if i give him head it will show i like him and he will consider dating me. i just want to hang out first but he doesn't want to. does it seem like he just wants one thing only?
To be completely honest with you...
Yeah, he seems like he just wants to use you for head. I'd stop talking to him =/
-Laura. (16-f)
im a female and im 15
ok well i kinda cheated on my boyfriend. what can i do to get his trust back that i will never do it again?
Well, let me just tell you now, it's not going to be easy.
First, you need to apologize, obviously. Just one time [don't badger him with a millions meaningless apologies] Just one right now. A sincere, from the heart apology.
Then, you need to give him some time and space. Don't be all over him about it. Just let him have some time to think about it, and for lack of better wording, let everything sick in.
Then, talk to him about it. Wait until it seems like things have cooled down until you do this, though. Explain to him why you did it, why you think he should forgive you, and that it was a mistake. Be honest with him, there's no point in lying anymore and hurting him again.
Finally, you need to let him make this decision. DON'T try pressuring him into forgiving you, or playing the guilt card. Let him make up his own mind. Cheating it terrible, and you have to pay for your actions =[
-Laura. (16-f)
I just had my birthday and i got a TON of money. I want to buy a bunch of clothes so that way I have a ton for highschool - I'm going to be a freshman. 14/f btw. Even though i have a lot of money i don't want to spend to much on everything i buy so that way i can get more. =] what are some good stores?
Whats in right now?
Some stores I like:
- Forever 21.
- Old Navy.
- Charlotte Russe.
- Target.
- Pac Sun.
- H&M.
Also, you really wouldn't worry about what's "in". Don't take this offensively, because I'm not judging you or trying to be rude in any way, but you should just wear what you want and dress in what makes you feel pretty and comfortable =]
Good luck!
-Laura. (16-f)
I need easy recipes for vegan sandwich spreads. I just got braces so it can't be anything sticky.
Yay for vegans!
-Laura. (16-f)
The bottoms of my feet and on my toes have started peeling and stuff. why are they doing this? and how do i fix it? :D thanks.
This happens to me and it feels so gross. I use Gold Bond Medicated something or other. It's in a green bottle and has a red cap. haha.
I also wear socks a lot. I don't know why, but it seems to help.
-Laura. (16-f)
this summer im going on a teen tour and im going to need to stock up on some good summer music because i wont be able to update my ipod :/. i really like alternative music, i have a lot of all time low, jack's mannequin and the rocket summer music, so anything like that would be amazing! schpanksssssssss!
http://www.advicenators.com/qview.php?q=532581
From there:
- A Change of Pace.
- The Almost.
- The Audition.
- Asteria.
- Cartel.
- Cobra Starship.
- Every Avenue. [
17/f. I want to do something fun for my 18th.
I don't think many people will come to it though.
Any ideas on what I should do for my party?
I don't want to have it at my house, its too small and my dad would freak. :S
You can take a small group of your close friends out to dinner at a nice restaurant. You can all dress up and get a table and eat nice food. I actually think that would be a cool idea for a birthday celebration =]
Or go on a scavenger hunt around your subdivision, going door to door and asking for items. You can make a list of items, and the first team to get them all wins.
That's all I got =/
Good luck!
-Laura. (16-f)
what are the similar themes between :
The Crucible by: Arthur Miller
Hamlet by: William Shakespeare
The Kite Runner by: Khaled Hosseini
Well, we can't do your homework or schoolwork for you, but I'll try to give you an idea.
I've never fully read Hamlet, but I read both The Crucible and The Kite Runner, and a common theme could be betrayal.
-Laura. (16-f)
what should i get my dad for father's day? i am tiered of getting him something materialistic like a book or a phone or whatever... i got my mum a gift certificate to a spa for mother's day so what could i get him?
You can make him something. Like, obviously, a card. You can start with that, and then make him something else.
Or, here are some other suggestions:
- Cologne.
- A coffe mug/travel mug.
- A tie.
- A sports jersey for his favorite team.
- A hat for his favorite team.
- Fishing supplies [or any other hobby really].
- Giftcard to a store like Menards or Home Depot.
-Laura. (16-f)
There's this random skit that my friend was talking about the other day and I kinda want to know what it is...
In it they say things like 'Yo Evonne' or something and it's got something to do with cell phones?
I have no idea. I'd google it but I doubt that's enough information. Does anybody have any idea of what it could be?
And please don't say 'just ask your friend'. If I could, I would've already.
Was it that thing from Mad Tv? That really obnoxious one that says something about,
"The back of your head is ridiculous!!"
and he goes, "Can I get your number?" like 1000 times. It's really not all that great, and it's not new and I don't know why people are now obsessing over it...
Regardless, I think this is it:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=lRWlPEVyb4M
-Laura. (16-f)
is blow job considered as cheating? doesnt that depend on a couple's thinking? it isnt the same for everyone...but i mean in general, would it be cheating?
Anything more than a hug or quick kiss on the cheek is considered cheating by most (pretty much all) people. So yes, a blowjob is cheating.
-Laura. (16-f)