~*Annie*~'s advice column

Don't be nervous! Those people are there to see YOU! So just be confident and sing out from the heart! And plus, don't think that you're not good, because if you weren't good, you wouldn't be picked for a solo! Good luck!

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I wanna start wearing eyeliner, and in your opinion, should I wear liquid or pencil? Thanks

I'd say definately pencil, although it could be difficult. Also, another idea is purchase a dark eyeshadow color (dark brownish, preferably) and an angle brush (a thin brush that has a flat end with a single flat row of bristles that are cut on an angle) and dip the anglebrush in the eyeshadow and apply as eyeliner. It's a lot easier than the pencil and not as messy as the liquid. I tried the anglebrush method and it works. You can get an anglebrush at a Mac Makeup studio at several stores (Nordstrom's for example) or even on ebay for lower prices. You can go to www.maccosmetics.com or to http://web.yoursearchfinder.com/apps/eps/eps.cgi?Keywords=Mac+Makeup&loc=ST&ps=NNUSUE for more information.

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I jus got signed with an agent for my voice!! and in 3 weeks im supposed to go to L.A. to record my first cd!! im so excited...but im really nervous and sad ill have to leave my friends in my freshman year. i know i should take the job considering ill be BiG and i really wanna see my name in lights but im so scared ill lose my friends while im gone and all the new friends ill make (celebs maybe :)) will not turn out to be real and ill be all alone! what to do!? HELP!

Tell all your friends that you'll miss them all very much! Let them know how much you care about them and be sure to tell them that, even though you are a celeb-to-be, they are the #1 friends in your life. Promise to send them all a postcard, and call them up every other day or instant message them / e-mail them if you can.

*what's your name? I'll keep an eye out for your CD lol*

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i have acne...more then most of my friends...but not ALOT of acne...i want to try proactive but im not sure if i have bad enough acne...is there any other tricks to ged rid of them fast and make your face look clear and smooth?
(i get it around my nose and on my chin every once in a while)
Thanks for the help!!!

Try applying face masks. There's different kinds, but the two main working ones are avocado and egg masks. This is how you apply an egg mask: Separate the yolk from the egg white (crack the egg into a bowl, but do NOT let the yolk fall out of the shell. Move the yolk from one egg shell half to the other until all the egg white is in the bowl) and then put the egg white and the yolk in separate bowls. First apply the egg white on your face and let it dry for 20 minutes (it hardens) then rinse and add a little bit of olive oil to the egg yolk and apply it to your face and let dry 20 minutes. Then, rinse and put some moisturizing lotion on your face.
There's another method you can do by mashing half an avocado in a bowl and putting it on your face, and keeping it on for at least half an hour and rinsing.
Also, cut down on junk food if you eat a lot of it.
:) hope I helped :)

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well im 14 and im not like...ugly actually ppl think im pretty and stuff but thats with make up on...well sometimez it comes off and its just hard to look cute...for me...and lately ive been so unhappy with myself...EVERY gurl i see i want to be..il b like well if i could have her lips id be pretty...i just want like certain features of EVERYONE im so jealous it makes me not have a good time...i just stare @ them..i want ot be them....or i want just ther hair or watever...im so unhappy....wat can i do to stop doing this..and if ur gonna say o think of the good things of urself...i dnt have ne good things..i MAKE them look good...my skin- has freckles and zits...i use make up...my hair...frizzy and wavy-i IRON it with a clothw iron...just everything is fake it seems like...and im stil not that pretty...wat can i do? wats wrong with me?? =(

I'm sure you're not ugly :) Everybody's pretty in their own way (ok, that kinda sounds stupid but whatever). Just make sure that you're eating healthy, and take good care of your body. Don't iron your hair (unless it's a special occaison), wash it with a good shampoo and do lots of beauty treatments, like mashing half an avocado and applying it to your wet hair (leave in for 20 minutes, and rinse well.) or egg yolk masks (separate yolk from egg white, put egg white on face, leave on for 20 minutes, rinse, and same for the yolk) and apply makeup if it gives you confidence, but don't overdose. Everybody goes through this stage where they feel like there's so many things wrong with them but just take good care of your body and be happy with who your are! And you're only 14, I'm sure you'll grow into a beautiful young woman :)

!HoPe i helped!

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I was thinking about doing something involving computers in my life. Does anybody know any good online websites I can go to to read about this or any websites that offer online computer classes?

go to http://www.devryuniversity.com

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hey..i wanted to know if anyone new any cool online games to play..anything at all..thanx byebye

Heyy there are TONz of great sites like www.miniclip.com has free games and so does www.shockwave.com AND www.addictinggames.com and try www.candystand.com and try www.bored.com too there's lotz of fun games at all of those sites!

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It's allergy season and my nose won't stop running, and I can't stop sneezing! I am thinking of getting a nose spray, but have never used one because I am always scared it might hurt. Can anyone recommend something?

Try getting Claritin Non-Drowsy Effect. That should help :)

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How do you change AIM passwords

no sweat! Just go up to the very top of your buddylist and click on MY AIM. Next, go to EDIT OPTIONS and click on CHANGE PASSWORD. The rest is easy :) hope I helped *anniE*

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my lil bro had a bbsitter cuz i waz out... and when i came home she was screemin and yellin @ him. She grabbed his arm and he said to our dog.. "Daizee help help! Help Daiz!!!" the dog didnt do ne thing... but ne way.... shud i tell my parents?

Of course you should! This babysitter is abusive and NOT someone you should trust!
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If you say I don't kiss and tell are you saying I don't kiss a person and then tell if they were a good kisser or I don't tell who I kissed?

Also, i've heard the saying preaching to the choir a whole lot...what does it mean?

If you can answer only one it's fine. Just need this to clear up a little confusion!

The first question means you don't kiss someone and then tell it to everyone....

The second one means that what you are saying to a person is pointless and that person isn't the one you are to talk to. (A preacher is not supposed to preach to the choir, it is supposed to preach to the assembly. The choir is there to sing.)

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OK, I'm just a little lost here. This girl that I was POSITIVE liked me just went on a date with another guy. I know for a fact that they kissed which pretty much means nothing is going to happen between me and her anytime soon (ie. it was a real date). Now my whole system for determining if a girl likes me is down the drain. I mean I've been dating for about 3 years and I thought I had it down, this one just blew me away. How can I tell?

You can never tell with girls :) all girls are different in their own way. There's no need to look at a girl and analyze if she likes you. If a girl seems to be cool, just go with the flow and take the chance of asking her out if you want to. But don't worry, the right girl will come along and let you know how much she cares without running off with someone else :) good luck

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okay i'm a teenager and i have arthritis..i got it when i was 8 years old..i've seen doctors and they can't stop it completely! i have it in my left knee..right knee..and in both wrists. sometimes it bothers me n sometimes it doesnt..any advice for treatments when it starts hurting? i rate realli high!

Have you ever heard of Bikram Yoga? It calms arthritis, as well as it reduces blood pressure, speeds up your metabolism, heals pain and tones you up! How great is that? I even looked up a website for you on it: http://www.bikramyoga.com/yoga.htm and you can even find locations of the yoga schools! I hope I really helped! :)

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i got these lil pimple thimgs on my legs? i'm a virgin.. i'm 13/f.. never even had my first kiss... so i no its not STD.. is that normal? i dunno.. help!!

I'm in the exact same situation. It's really nothing, just dry skin bumps. Use a really good moisturizer on your legs and don't overdose on junk food.

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:) annie

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What are some good ways to get stronger so it's easier to do back-handsprings??? I can do them with a spotter but then when I try doing them by myself, I land on my head all the time. Help me please!!!
Signed,
Need More Strength

It sounds to me as though you need more upper body strength. No problem! Start off by purchasing a "resistance band" (available online or at a good sports store). This helps strengthen your arm muscles. Now, this is how you use it:

Take up your position by standing on the resistance band, your feet hip-width apart. Relax your arms and keep them at their sides, holding the ends of the band in each hand. Now, keeping your elbows tucked in, bend your arms and bring your hands up to their shoulders. Try to keep this in a slow and controlled movement so that the results are maximum. Repeat this 20 times before returning to your starting position. Good luck!

:)

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What is a good daily fitness routine I can do that will cover most areas of the body?

Running for 30 minutes everyday strengthens your legs and really improves your stamina. Jump-roping does the same, plus builds your calf muscles. Jogging alongside a beach (or other sandy areas) is good because it's a little bit harder than jogging on a solid surface. But swimming is probably the best exercise, because it works all muscles, but no strain is put on them. Make sure you eat healthy too. I have more tips, you can IM me at babyblu824 or redheadzrock24

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what should i wear leg warmers with? Give me good combos, and if you could suggest some cool style of leg warmers and where they're from that would be neat. thankz

Dress in sweet, soft clothes that match your personality. Wear a light pink cap-sleeved tee with a short, flirty skirt (like a white one with faded-looking flowers) very light pink tights and pink leg warmers with pink ballet shoes. Okay sounds like a pink nightmare, but it looks super cute in person! I actually know where to get these things, so IM me at babyblu824 or redheadzrock24 hope I helped!

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Me and my boyfriend were together everyday, it could be for only 5 minutes sum days but we were together. Tuesday he left on vacation with his friend and didnt tell me and hasnt called me at all. He's coming back on Sunday but I dont know if this was his way of ending it or not. Its not like him to just up and go away. Anyways of approaching him if he doesnt call on Sunday and I stop by his house to talk to him? What should I say because I odnt want to lose him. I'm 18 and hes 19. We have been together for 8 months

8 months is a long time, and I understand you would be pretty miffed if he didn't tell you. But maybe if you and your boyfriend were together everyday, then maybe he felt that there was too much clingy-ness (don't take that personally) and needed some space so he could hang out with his friends. Or perhaps his friend told him at the last minute and he couldn't get a hold of you (this can happen sometimes). I doubt that he's trying to tell you that it's over, but when he comes back, don't call him or come over, but when he calls you, ask him why he didn't tell you about his trip. If he is sorry, then give him another chance.

:) hope I helped (:

~*Annie*~

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The year I decided to try out for volleyball. Before the tryouts, we had 3 days of practice to get us ready. The 3 practice days are over, and they were pretty rigorous. After every practice, my wrists and legs would hurt for hours. It hurts to walk. Before practice, we run a few laps around the track and run up stairs to warm up. Tryouts are on Tuesday. Is there anything I can do to stop the pain from coming after practice? Or is it just because I'm not used to working out this hard and I'll get used to it after a while?

Sometimes your muscles aren't used to the type of workout you're getting. They can ache and even prevent you from being able to play sports. Make sure you stretch really good before you exercise, and ice your injuries before and after practice. A hot bubble bath soothes and relaxes your muscles after a long day of practice. If the pain persists, see a doctor or a bone and joint physician.

Good luck at tryouts! :)

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what do u do for a burn on ur skin?

Icing it helps the pain go away and soothes your skin. Also putting Vaseline over the burn makes it feel better and heal faster.

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