about

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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i want to get into a musical or theater production over the summer. i live in chicago so when i type anything on google it thinks i'm tlaking about the play. can anyone give me links? thanks in advancee

Go Chicago!

Have you tried the Rialto? It's not too far from Chicago, and I've heard it has great programs:
http://www.rialtosquare.com/


-Laura. (15-f)

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http://www.windsorstore.com/shop_detail.aspx?id=67702

what do you guys think of this dress? i dont know if i shold get it or not.. i noticed the back and its like impossible to wear a bra so i was wondering how i should wear a bra.. like one that is just in the front?

First of all- I love the color! It's my favorite, and a gorgeous shade. I also like the detail on the front. I would probably wear that dress myself if I weren't so body concious. So, all in all, yes, I like the dress!


As for the bra issue, I know they have bras that are backless. It's really hard to explain without sounding like a freak, but I'm sure you could find one someplace.


But, in the end, it's your decision. It's not about what WE like, it's about what YOU like =]



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What are some regular songs that are played on 101.9 fm? Artist names? Song titles? Please list as many as you can think that are played recently on the station!

I want songs to download onto my iPOD!

I hope we're talking about the same radio station?

Well, a few I hear a lot (On my 101.9)are:

- The Great Escape- Boys Like Girls.
- The Way I Am- Ingrid Michaelson.
- Sorry- Buckcherry.
- Slide- Goo Goo Dolls.
- Over You- Daughtry.
- Whatever It Takes- Lifehouse.
- Wake Up Call- Maroon 5
- You Can't Count On Me- Counting Crows.
- How Far We've Come- Matchbox Twenty.
- Into The Night- Santana.


That's about all I can think of right now =]


-Laura. (15-f)

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i want to run for historian for my schools student council. i have to like tell people why i think i'd make a good historian. i mean i know i could do a good job and i like taking pictures and making scrapbooks [thats what my job would be] so what should i say?

thanks for any suggestions!

Tell them about you! You're the one running, you're the one people are gonig to vote for!
I'm not saying to make it a popularity contest, because then it would just be a waste of time.


What I mean, is tell them a few good things about you. Like, that you get good grades, or that you're also on the volleyball team or whatever. Let them get to know you a bit, so they don't feel like they're voting for a a COMPLETE stranger.


Other than that, are you organized? If so, include that. Historians should be organized =]


-Laura. (15-f)

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ok, im doing an argumentative [pro vs. con] paper for my AP class, and my topic is plastic surgery and basically the effects/should it be used to cosmetic reasons or just for medical disability? i'm pretty unclear on where i myself stand on the issue and i'd just like some more opinions.. do you think it should be an option for those who just want to "look better", or no, and why ?

I'm not a huge fan of plastic surgery myself.


I think the only reasons it should be used, are for people who don't look, erm, right (for lack of better wording) for reasons beyond control.
Example: Say somebody was in a car accident and broke their nose or something. I think that should be the only use of plastic surgery.


Other than that, people are just too insecure with what was given to them, and feel the need to "fix" it.


But that's just my opinion.


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I have this friend. I never really thought of him as much more than a friend until people started to tell me how obvious it was that he likes me. (apparently he flirts with me like crazy but I didn't see it.) I started to convince myself that it was all true and that we were meant for each other. So.. I kept waiting for him to do something. We barely spoke over the summer and then this year its basically starting all over again. Like whenever I'm talking to him, people look at me and raise their eyebrows like its so obvious that we're secretly dating or something. But we're not. So today my friend was trying to see if he liked me because I confessed to her that I'm completely confused. I think I like him. Anyway, we were just trying to figure out if he liked me in the first place. So he IMed me and said, "so and so is trying to get me to say that I like you as more than a friend" so now that completely confused me! Does he like me? Soo confused.





oh yeah.. I'd have to say that everyone's accusations are kind of well-based. I mean he does treat me a lot different than other girls and like fake-punches me and stuff that I guess you could call flirting, you know? But couldn't that be just because he thinks of me as a good friend?

Hey! Thanks for inboxing.


Well, I can't tell you for sure if this guy likes you, as I am not him.

What I CAN give you, is my honest opinion.
I think, that if everyone around you thinks he's into you, he probably is.
Friends notice a lot of things that we don't, like, in your case, your friend liking you as more.


Check out this link:
http://www.advicenators.com/qview.php?q=506340


My friend Jack (a guy) wrote it. It has some signs that a guy likes you. So chances are, if he's doing a lot things on that list, then he likes you.


Your best bet, though, in this scenario, is to jsut ask him. Just be honest and open with him, and ask him how he feels. That's the only way to get a solid answer =]



-Laura. (15-f)

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ok so i think i'm gonna have my first kiss this week and i am soooooo scared so PLEASE help me. seriously PLEASE. i like him alot and i really don't want to mess anything up!!! PLEASE!!!! i just need some good tips so i can relax a little bit. thanks, please help me.

Honestly? Just relax.


The more you worry, the more you'll think about messing it up. The more you think about messing it up, the more likely you are to, in fact, mess something up.

You'll be fine.


-Laura. (15-f)

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I dont know what to do, My husbands mother in the last 4 yrs has lost a son and this past october, her husband.. now shes in a big house all alone, and whenever we go over to visit, she cries and says shes lonely.. I want to stay and sometimes I do, but my heart breaks for her and I dont know what to say or do, and I sure dont want her to give up her will, she is quite elderly..

Why not have her come stay with you every other weekend or vice versa? This will give her some much needed comfort and time with other people.


Or, I know this may sound lame, but get her a pet? I know that whenever I'm feeling lonely or sad, my dog can make me feel better?


-Laura. (15-f)

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can you get pregnant if your cherry hasnt been popped?

To put it simple: Yes.


-Laura. (15-f)

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i went tanning today,in my moms friend tanning bed,and she was like oh yeah you should come back tomorrow and even monday, so you'll start getting tanner. and like, im like mommm you have to call her tmrw. but she was like no, inless she calls me i dont wanna be rude. but like, she told me, so i dk? what would my mom say if she calls up?

It doesn't matter; Tanning is terrible for you.


-Laura. (15-f)

EDIT:
Are you kidding me?
http://www.skincancer.org/artificial/index.php

Get educated!

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does anyone know any songs about someone acting like they like you one day but then the next day they almost completely ignore you.

thanks a bunch!

Uhm...I'm not sure if these are what you're looking for, but I'll try:

+ All Over You: The Spill Canvas.
+ Between You And I: Every Avenue.
+ The First Single: The Format.
+ Give Me Anything: The Maine.
+ Midnight Fix: Asteria.
+ Story: Maroon 5.


-Laura. (15-f)

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ok.. so I'll try to keep this kind of short. there's a guy. Everyone say she likes me and he kind of flirts with me. Well, I'm not sure.. i guess so? Anyways, so last year I kind of started liking him for a little while before I talked myself out of it. I only talked myself out of it because I was convinced I would get hurt. I liked him because he was nice and "flirty" w/ me. Anywho, I have a feeling he would never ask me out because he's afraid of doing it. People have asked him out and stuff before as jokes. (hes not really popular @ school.) so my question is, how do i get him to ask me out? \i would say yes but not tell anybody because ppl make such a big deal when ppl start going out in our grade. And I don't want that to make it seem like I'm unsure.. I mean, i'm not ready to marry the guy or anything, but I'd definetly try it.

You can't MAKE a guy ask you out.
You just have to let these things happen.

I just want to ask, what is the point of going out with this boy if you feel that you have to keep it a secret? If you feel like you don't want people to make a big deal about it, why do it in the first palce? It's like winning the lottery, only not telling anybody.


That being said- I'd really consider this relationship. I think that if you're going to commit to somebody, you should feel comfortable enough letting people know that you're together.


Other than that, like I said, you can't get him to ask you out. Try dropping hints that you like him. Smile at him, flirt with him, let him know you're interested. Or, just tell him. Write it in a note, call him, text him, just somehow let him know. That's the best thing to do, let him know without playing any of these 'I'm shy, you're shy' type games.

Good Luck =]


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Hey there okay I do events at college and I was wondering if anyone had any ideas as to how I could advertise at like a budget of zero??
I have aalready done posters I need other ideas!!
any help is appreciated!
lxx

Make a Myspace/Facebook page for your events. A lot of people use the sites, and would probably be interested in them. Good Luck!


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ok so my mom went to eat lunch with me at school and wen she left this kid in my class was like "ok 2 things, first wat kind of ame is della?"(thats my moms name)"and second she had a fat butt!" and i felt like i wanted to punch him wat should i do?

Honestly? Just ignore him and let it go.

He's being an immature idiot, don't let him know it bothered you or he'll keep doing it.


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I'm 15/f and over the last year or so, I always feel so irritated when my parents talk. Like I find them really annoying, even if they're are asking me something like ''what do you want for dinner''
I'm wondering if this is just a teenage phase or if there's something wrong with me?
I mean my parents are cool and I like them, but I always feel annoyed when I'm talking to them, and I hate it.

Thanks!

Yeah, it's a phase. I think most teenagers go through it, or feel like their parents are the most irritating thing on the planet at one point or another.


A tip:
When they're talking and you feel like you want to yell at them or something, just take a deep breath and think of everything they do for you. Try to calm yourself down, and just answer what they're asking you, or respond appropriately.


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is there any website that i can go to to see all the makeup products and all the shampoo products and stuff like that that test on animals?

for example, if covergirl tested on animals( in know that it does), it would have covergirl, and the beside it would say " test on animals" or something like that.


sorry if this is confusing haha

thanks for all your help!

http://www.peta2.com/takecharge/t-morning_routine.asp


-Laura. (15-f)

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For the past few nights it was really weird.
like i would have a dream i was on the phone
then when i wake up i dont relize till like 5 secounds later it was a dream.. so when i wake up, I dont hear anyone talking so i say "Hello? are you there?" and my right hand is by my ear as if i was holding the phone, then relize its not in my hand.. There was nothing there. haha i think i talk in my sleep. .. but is that kinda thing normal?

Yes, I'm pretty sure it's normal.


We all do weird things in our sleep.
Just last night I went to sleep and had a dream about Vitamen Water, and woke up with an empty bottle of it in my hand =O


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i have eczema and acne on my face and i recently started using a product to remove the acne. Not too long after, however, i began to notice dry spots on the corners of my mouth and then it started turning darker and darker, which im sure is due to the eczema. I stopped using the product and now im trying to get rid of the dark spots around my mouth. So does anyone know how to get rid of these dark spots caused by eczema? Especially any natural remedies????

I have Eczema, too. I went to my doctor (not dermatologist) and he gave me a prescription cream.

It works really well and I'd suggest going to your doctor and asking about getting a prescription of your own.


-Laura. (15-f)

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Hey,Adviceanators

Well, I got good help befor but it didn't help quit
yet! Ok., I had them to wear they love each other
and they proposed. I threw a wedding party and
I pressed the wedding arch for them to get married
but nothing happend! My friend told me to press
on the phone , wedding cake , or the compuer. To
get them to get married! Is my friend right?
If not how do i get them to get married!
Thanks,
Faith42

To get the Sims to actually marry one another, you click on the wedding arch.

They might have gotten married, check their relationship panel. If there's a little symbol with like, 2 rings under the Sim's lover's name, they're married.

I hope that made sense?


-Laura. (15-f)

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I've had Mono for about 3 weeks. How much longer might it last? My main question, though, is does it affect your moods? I've been super lethargic, irritable, tired, depressed, etc. I do have actual Depression. So it is just that, or both combined, or what? I don't like feeling so emotinally fragile. My body is weak and apparently so is my mind. . . ? Thanks for answers.

I know a girl who had Mono last year, and she was out of school for about 4 weeks.


My mom and I found a a fewgreat websites about it for her, and now I will share it with you!

http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/infections/common/mononucleosis.html

http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/infectious-mononucleosis-topic-overview



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