My name is Jen, I go to school, and occasionally learn things. I love James Dean, Hanson, Sloppy Firsts and Second Helpings by Megan McCafferty, Fall Out Boy, Elton John and Billy Joel. These make me overly qualified to give advice ESPECIALLY since I spend the vast majority of my time watching and obsesing over Oprah.
I've been through some stuff, and watched even more drama on TV, so I can help with your problems, no matter what your story is Wishbone.
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well i have asthma and i need to know some ways to make me a better runner
i run varsity track and i am fast but i can never complete our workouts or even complete a 400 meter without having to stop. i currently use an inhaler before i run but and ive been told the more i push myself the better my asthma will get but that isnt what happens i just feel worse and get sick to my stomach and light headed
im going to the doctors soon but until then what are some things i can do to build up my stamina but wont get me out of breath because i know the more you run the better you get but i want to get better but i cant increase my workout and need something else to do where i can get the same effect (link)
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I think a work out like yoga or pilates might be a good idea for you. A lot of the exercises focus on breathing, but still manage to tone your body. While it might not make you run better, it will help your breathing/cardiovascular and help you run better in the long run, and increase your flexibility and strength.
I'd check with your doctor to be sure what work outs would be best for you. Or if you have the money consult a personal trainer to get some exercises that won't leave you breathless.
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Does an Ovarian Cyst cause any pains? If so, what kind of pain? Are they really serious? (link)
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ncblondie gave a really good answer.
Sometimes though, there is no pain associated with Ovarian Cysts. So if your period is irregular/heavy or has other issues your doctor should do an ultra sound just to check for any abnormalities such as cysts before prescribing you any medication.
Pain caused by ovarian cysts can increase when you are menstruating- think very heavy cramps. My sister has ovarian cysts and complains of constant lower back pain that worsens when she has her period.
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I'm pretty confused about how that girl called you ugly. Fuck the what? You're hot.
- discussion stalker (link)
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Tanky, tanky, stalker? Ever watch Gullah-Gullah Island? Google it, it was pretty brilliant in it's day.
I realize by answering these questions I look like I'm fishing for compliments. I promise I'm not, subtlety is not a speciality of mine. You can think I'm ugly, you can think I'm not, I don't really care. Just don't dismiss someone because of their looks (I have a feeling this was probably discussed on an episode of Gullah Gullah Island back in the day).
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Hey iam a 17 year old female and I still havn't gotten my wisdom teeth how old are you usually when you get your wisdom teeth? (link)
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it varies really. Some people will have no problem with theirs, others will have to have theirs removed early on to make room for braces and such.
Your dentist should mention it to you if you need to get them out, or you may notice on your own that your gums are itchy, swollen or achey at the back of your mouth.
Even if you aren't experiencing any pain it's a good idea to ask your dentist about them during your next visit.
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Alright, I'm 13. I've been getting my period for about 6-7 months and it was pretty regular. Well, the time's passed for me. I was supposed to get it about a week ago, but I never had sex (and don't plan to for awhile) so I don't know what's going on.
Since I'm still kinda new to the whole period thing, I'm a little freaked out. Help me? (link)
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while it is normal to be irregular for the first little bit, it could be due to stress, or weight gain or loss that your period is late. Just don't worry about it being late, because that won't help things along!
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Hi, I have a telemarketing interview to go to today. I would like to know what kind of questions I will be asked. This is my first telemarketing interview I am really interested REALLY need a job PLEASE HELP!
P.S. I want someone to go with me since I do not know where I am going. Would that be ok? =S (link)
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Someone can certainly drive you to your interview, but to go inside with you would be extremely unprofessional. You are applying for the job, not your mom or your best friend. It looks like you can't be independent/work on your own if you need someone by their side.
Some common questions:
-they might ask you to read the script you're required to say over the phone to get a sense of your phone manner
-what can you bring to this company
-what are your strengths/weakness
-they might make up hypothetical situations like "if a customer is not interested/irate" blah blah blah how would you handle it
-what skills do you have that you can apply to this job
-where do you see yourself in five years
Make sure you let them know that you are really interested/willing to work hard etc.
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What is the advantage of having a Chi hair straightener over a ceramic straightener you could get from Target for example? (link)
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Chi's last. I've had mine for over three years now, and I've had zero problems with it. A cheaper say 20 straightener, probably won't last as long, or work as well.
Plus most hair dressers recommend them, so not only are you getting hair dresser styled hair, but it's least likely to damage.
A chi doesn't just straighten your hair though, you can use it to curl too.
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My friend (20 F) called me in tears this morning. She was at a bar last night, and, in a state of extreme intoxication, went home with a near-stranger. I (18 F) tried to console her as best I could, and recommended that she go to a walk-in clinic to be tested for STDs. What else can I do to help her out? She feels really guilty, I don't know what to do. (link)
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Play it down or make a joke out of it. Everyone makes mistakes like this, and the best thing to do is learn from them, tell her that. She's not the first nor will she be the last person to do it. What's important is that she's learned from it.
The next time she goes out drinking tell her to talk to her friends before she starts drinking. Whether she asks them to cut her off, or make sure she doesn't go off with a stranger again.
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im asain and as you know their hair is smooth and straight but i blowdry it many times and straighten it everyday so its REALLY poofy and like big. so i was wondering what i could do so my hair doesnt get poofy
ps. even if i dont blowdry my hair, it still becomes big (link)
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you need a shine serum for it. John Frieda has good ones (some people recommend frizz ease, but I didn't like it) but honestly the best one I've found is Got 2 B dazzling.
Or Dove has a product, I'm not sure what it's called, it's in a small bottle and it's smooths your hair.
Anything that claims to smooth/shine your hair is basically what you are looking for.
If you want to go for pricer salon products, ask your hair dresser or try Biolage.
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My bestfriend of 7 years has really annoyed me lately (16/f). A couple weeks ago I was not invited to go get icecream-her idea-with her and two other girls-basically our "group" minus me. And tonight after a tennis tournament (I am on varsity 1 and played yesterday and the other girls played today for varsity 2) they planned on going home, showering and what not and then going out to eat. I was not invited. I saw on one of my friends away message "shower and out to eat with my tennis girls!". I imed my bff (she had an away message of 'in the shower' and i said "Hey when you get out call me! I want icecream! Maybe you me amanda and nadine?" About 20-30 minutes later she calls and says "Hey i got your message, but we're going out to eat do you want to come?". So here's where my question is. I was mad/hurt for not being already invited since she is my bestfriend and I was just an afterthought and was only invited because I asked about icecream. And it wasn't as if they had just gotten back from the tournament and just hadn't called, they were about to leave. Am I acting bitchy or is it understood? There are other things that have happened to make me doubt that I should be friends with her. She seems flakey and selfish. Advice? (link)
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I think the easiest thing to do is ask your friend what's up. Don't be confrontational about it. Just be like I've noticed lately that you don't invite me to hang out with you, and other girls from tennis? Is it intentional? And if you want throw in a guilt trip like did I do something wrong? I mean I'd never hurt you on purpose.
Hopefully she'll come around, give you an explanation, or start inviting you.
Or you could try doing the same thing to her. Go out with other friends and bring up how much fun you had. She'll probably get the point.
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at the mall near my house, weathervane is closing and the lady said they were putting in a new store called urban behavior. the lady said that it was like a cheaper hollister, but i dont know if it really is. if anyone knows this store, can you tell me if its really like a hollister or if the lady is justt stupid lol
thankss (link)
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http://www.urbanbehavior.com/
I'm Canadian so I've never been into a Hollister, but Urban Behavior here seems to specialize in kind of clubbish wear.
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hey, i was wondering if there was anywhere you could get that bare mineral makeup, or something like it for relatively cheap. i went to sephora.com and it was wiked expensive.
thanks (link)
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strawberrynet.com
It's pretty cheap for most cosmetics and shipping is free worldwide.
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Iam 16 years old and I only wear a 36 A bra and my mom wears a triple D bra arn't I suppose to be bigger to? (link)
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your boobs grow up until you're about 20, and even then they can change with weight gain/loss, and pregnancy.
Generally speaking you are likely to be around the same size as your mom, but look at other females in your family, your aunts, sisters, cousins, and that will give you an idea as to what size you will be.
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Last night I found out a friend of mine, whom I haven't really spoken to in awhile, has been diagnosed with cancer and might die. He's left college to live with his parents so he can get treatment and I'd like to write him a letter of support but what do I say? I don't want to make him uncomfortable and I don't want to be morbid, but I do want him to know that I care about him and wish him all the best. (link)
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Like others said, offer your support, tell him he's in your prayers and thoughts.
Write about some funny memory you had together, and mention that you'd really like to hang out again (of course only if you mean it) and leave your number or something. That way he knows you're there if he wants to talk about it, or if he just wants to hang out and be a regular guy. Maybe if you're still in touch with all the people you used to hang out with, you can organize a sort of a mini reunion.
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hey i already have the silver razr cell phone. im going to get the pink one, but im going to have to wait for about a week. it says limited adition for the pink razr. so does that mean that they arent going to get more in. my mom jut called ysterday and they said they had 4 left. i dont want to miss out on the pink razr. i rate 5s for all answers. ♥ (link)
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Limited edition means they only produced so many and they won't be making anymore.
Call the store and put one on hold if you really want it.
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I am curious as to what people think are million dollar ideas, how would you make a million dollars? Perhaps you have an idea that you could make a lot of money because people need it because of a really big lack or? I really am interested in anyones "BIG" ideas. i rate high for good ideas, and it can be anything but please explain what is so good about it and why you think it would make a lot of money. (link)
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Rob a bank. Banks have lots of money, when you take it you will have lots of money.
If everyone had million dollar ideas, why would they give them to you, and wouldn't we all be millionaires then? Seriously, it's not easy, and it requires work. Even if that work is just walking to the store and spending your entire pay on lottery tickets.
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I'm 13 and I way 113 pounds. I am not bib but I am not super skinny. I am very muscular. I run atleast a mile atleast 3 times a week and i do sit ups and other excercises every night but I can't seem to lose weight. Is this a bad weight? and does anyone know any good ways to lose weight 5-10 pounds?
thanx i rate (link)
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You sound fine to be honest. With the exercises you do, it's likely you have muscle mass instead of fat. Which is obviously good for you.
I'd say just keep up your regular exercises. You're thirteen it's likely you're still growing, it's not a really good idea to lose weight when you're going through puberty. Your body tends to put it on during this time.
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I have to do a community service project for school and I can't think of anything to do. People are already doing the whole nursing home scene; and like donating stuff to charity. Anyone got any clever ideas? Thank kiddos =] (link)
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You could volunteer to help out a kids sports team, or after school program thing. Go shopping for the elderly. Clean up a local park.
Or if there's something going on in your city that you don't agree with (for an example maybe bus fares are too expensive for people who need it like the homeless or whatever, or maybe your city is in desperate need of a homeless or battered womens shetler) start a petition about it, put up fliers, tell the mayor. Raise awareness.
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Whenever i go shopping with my mom we always stumble across these REALLY cute jeans that I want her to try on. When she eventually does, she automatically says NO because they are too "trendy". My mom usually wear straight leg jeans which if you didn't know have absolutely no flare. My mom has a really big butt, so she looks ridiculous!! I told her nicely that these kinds of pants don't compliment her, but she just got mad at me. She's 41 and she thinks shes too old to look good in jeans. Can you give me some tips to convince my mom that she doesn't have to be young to look great?! Shes SOOO stubborn and sensitivE!!!!! (link)
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Try watching "What Not to Wear" with your mother, they're terribly anti-mom jeans. I know a TV show won't fix all your problems, but they do a lot of mom's on the show, so while you're watching you could say "oh Mom, that would look great on you! We should look for them next time we go out!"
If she still refuses, just leave well enough alone. They're called mom jeans for a reason, everyone's mother squeezes their butt into them.
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hey when im downloading songs to my iPod or just charging it... it always says "Do not Disconnect" when on my computer it says "Ok to Disconnnect". What does this mean, and what can I do to make it stop? Thank you in advance (link)
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my iPod does this, and it drives me nuts. I don't really know the reason for it, but I've found as long as your computer says it's okay to disconnect, it should be fine to disconnect them.
Do you by chance have an iPod video?
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