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 :)

advice

i think i MIGHT like one of my teachers. there is only a 6-7 year difference.. i mean its weird but i don't know, is that totally wrong?

No, it's not neccessarily 'wrong'.
The only reason that anything would be weird, was if the teacher liked you, too. Then things would get really messy and complicated.

So, I'd keep the attraction on the down low to avoid any problems that might arise.


-Laura. (15-f)

[view]

what are some songs that have to do with the book Speak ? i need them for a project

That's a relly good book. How about:

Breakable by Ingris Michaelson.
...Because I Spit Hot Fire by You, Me, and Everyone We Know.
Your Life and Mine- Just Surrender.
Musicbox by Thrice.
What's It Feel Like To Be A Ghost? by Taking Back Sunday.


-Laura. (15-f)

[view]

where did this girl, get that top?

http://i26.tinypic.com/acr43l.jpg

if that didn't work try this one;

http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=acr43l&s=3


thanks :]

I have a sweater almost identical to that, only in purple and gray. I got it from Kohl's.


-Laura. (15-f)

[view]

I'm going to the dentist Wednesday to have them check out my very first cavity. Yeah, it sucks. I've had it for a few months, and I can see it. I can only feel like when I drink super-cold water and if i bite down on something on that side of my mouth and it, I guess, goes in it- ouch.

I'm wondering if getting it filled will hurt? I know they numb your gum & inject you with a numbing medicine, but I'm terrified of needles. But I can suck it up. I just want to know if a cavity like mine will be painful to be filled and whatnot? Thanks.

Ok, so I'm the biggest baby ever and I am terrified of going to the dentist. No joke.

I had to get a cavity filled a few weeks ago and I was so nervous and scared, it was awful.
But then I got there, and my dentist numbed my gums and whatnot, and it was nothing!
I had no reason to be nervous.

I personally didn't feel anything, and I'm sure you will be just fine.


If it makes you less nervous, bring your iPod or a book to read while you wait.
My iPod helped me =]


-Laura. (15-f-cavity filling survivor)

[view]

My birthday is coming up. I just want to have a little sleepover. I was wondering any ideas of what we could do? I thought of a movie, and ice cream because I love ice cream!!
Any other ideas?
Thanks!

One year, my friends and I made scrapbooks.
Another year, we went on a scavenger hunt.
Both were pretty awesome if I do say so myself ;]

Then, once, my friend had a spa party. We did manicures/pedicures and facials. It was also pretty cool. =]


-Laura. (15-f)

[view]

my cousin is getting married in a few weeks, and she's looking for suggestions of good, slow, romantic songs that aren't sad. So far we've come up with two hopefuls.. "All I Ask Of You" from Phantom of the Opera (just seems too cheesy...) or "Falling Slowly" from the movie "Once". Beyond that we're out of ideas. any suggestions? Gratzi!

"You Be The Anchor..." By Mayday Parade.
It's being played at my wedding =]


Other Than That:
I'll Be by Edwin Mccain.
Such Great Heights- The Postal Service.
My Beautiful Rescue by This Providence.
Kiss Me by Sixpence None The Richer.
Angel by Sarah McLachlan.
Stay Awake by Josh Kelley.
Realize by Colbie Caillat.
Thunder by Boys Like Girls.
She Will Be Loved by Maroon 5.
Best Days- Graham Colton.
Every Breath You Take- The Police.
The Scientist- Coldplay.
Take My Breath Away- I don't know the artist =/
Chasing Cars- Snow Patrol.


That was all I could think of off the top of my head. Hope the wedding goes well =]


-Laura. (15-f)

[view]

What types of shoes are good to wear to walk around in for a whole day that aren't sneakers?

Moccasins :D


-Laura. (15-f)

[view]

how do i become better friends with my casual friends. i just transfered to a private school in the beginning of the 2nd quarter and i have made some really good friends and a few good friends and some casual friends but i want to improve the friendships (the casual and good ones)to something closer. thanks so much! :)

Just start talking to them more. If you show them you're interested in having more of a friendship with them, hopefully they'll do the same.
Get to know a bit more about them, and then ask if they want to hang out. Do something fun together, like go to a movie or go mini golfing or out to eat. Start spending time outside of school with them and let things progress.
Good Luck =]


-Laura. (15-f)

[view]

i have a teal dress for a formal at my school and i was wondering what color shoes to buy? i'm not really a fan of the silver shoes they have for prom but i really can't think of any colors that would look good with teal

I just wore a teal dress to my winter formal, and I wore black shoes. But I paired them with a black necklace so it flowed, ya know?


-Laura. (15-f)

[view]

How do i put pictures into my myspace captions?

You use this code:




-Laura. (15-f)

[view]

My face gets really dry ad flakey. What is a really good moisterizer that will keep my face moisterized all day?

I have really sensitive skin and I use Aveeno Baby Lotion. I'd definetely recommend it =]


-Laura. (15-f)

[view]

Ok well, I recently had sex and I got my period the next day. But ever since I got my period, my vagina has been hurting REALLY bad (inside of it). And it burns when I pee. I'm REALLY scared! Anyone have an idea of what it might be?

That doesn't sound good at all. I think you should see a doctor, seeing as none of us here are, in fact, doctors and cannot diagnose you via internet.


-Laura. (15-f)

[view]

i've seen some girls at my school wear these little things that look like dresses. and they wear leggings under them, and ballet flats. and the dresses are sorta like tank tops, and they have little pockets on them, and their kinda short dresses. they look like this.....

http://img.thefind.com/images/SwA7_vP4jmkM0xgWMTAwJBYUJBal5jBklJQUWOnrl5eX6-WlZuYm5uUmFiWXFusl5-fqFxTlp5QmlxTr5-bp-_nqGpobu8Tn5ullFaQzAAA*

does anyone know where i can find some cute and nice ones for a good and cheep price. like maybe at old navy or something??

thanks to all your help!

I would try Old Navy, yes.
Or, try Forever 21. I'm sure they have something cute like that =D


-Laura. (15-f)

[view]

so im in lovee with jack's mannequin and something corporate, music like that... anyone know any other bands like that that i should start listening to??

Hmm...try:
-The Maine.
-The Higher.
-Motion City Soundtrack.
-All Time Low.
-The Starting Line.
-The Academy Is...
-The Spill Canvas.
-Head Automatica.
-The Early November.
-Daphne Loves Derby.
-This Providence.
-Sherwood.
-Say Anything.


-Laura. (15-f)

[view]

this girl in my class is a slut! she is fake and really annoying and a suck up. she has fake boobs and trys to get all the guys to like her to hard. she cheated on her bf over the internet a while back and she used to be my friend but now i hate her and she asks me if i still like her. what can i say to her?? that she is a slut and need to clean up her act or ignore her? plus if i dont talk to her one day or talk to a guy she likes she'll say really bad things behind my back. i just want to punch her.

Oh... wow. First off, I would calm down a bit.
I know how you feel, like, angry towards somebody because of what they did, but you are not her and she makes her own decisions.


For your second part, when she asks what you think of her, don't be mean. I'm sure that if she's as bad as your description, others have said some pretty nasty things to her. Say something like, "I don't hate you or anything, but there are aspects of your personality and there are things you do that I really do not like. I think that maybe you should try not to talk about me behind my back, and you should calm down with the flirting."
Tip: DON'T PUNCH HER.
It is not worth it. Be the bigger person, and just tell her calmly that she's not exactly somebody you like.


-Laura. (15-f)

[view]

me and my bf (were both 15) and i trust him completely. he lives 30 mins away from me. we see each other once a week usually. he has alot of female friends.and for valentines day, as a joke 2 of his female friends got him boxers and wrote their names by the top strap and then wrote by the "male part" on the boxers,my name with an S, showing like ownership. and he talks about girls he met at concerts how i should meet them and how cool they are. and his other femal friends he hangs out with them and how hes gonna hang out with him.we've dated 3 months and have a somewhat sexual relationship, but not litterly sex. so i dont know if i am jealous, or i dont really trust him?i dont want to talk to him about it cause i dont want him thinking i dont trust him or i'm jealous..what should i do? am i jealous?do i REALLY trust him?

Everyone gets jealous, it's a natural human emotion. I think you are jealous, and I would be, too.


I believe that you trust him in some way, but I'd still talk to him about it if it bothers you this much. Just bring it up with him one day (face to face) and say something along the lines of,
"[Name] there's something I'd like to talk to you about because it's been bothering me lately. First off, I trust you. I really do, but I'm worried about all the time you're spending with all these other girls. I know I probably have no reason to be upset, but I'd like it if maybe you stopped telling me how awesome they are, because like I said, it's upsetting me. I'm not mad, it's just something I wanted to bring up with you."


Try this, and make sure you're calm when you talk to him and not yelling =]
Best of luck!



-Laura. (15-f)

[view]

where does everyone get those tanks? i dont see them in stores anywhere!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/thatrockergirl/NEWES%20T%20PIX/me030.jpg

I've seen them at American Eagle just recently.


-Laura. (15-f)

[view]

What are some other good songs like
calling you- Blue October
everclear- wonderful
lifehouse- whatever it takes
papa roach- forever

What are some other songs that are kind of like those ones?

Hmm. Try These?:

Be My Escape- Relient K.
Six Feet Under The Stars- All Time Low.
Skyway Avenue- We The Kings.
Tell Me Everything- Just Surrender.
All I Have- the Rocket Summer.
All At Once- The Fray.
Say The Word- The Classic Crime.
All That We Needed- Plain White T's.
Yeah Boy And Doll Face- Pierce The Veil.
Second Chances- October Fall.
Jersey- Mayday Parade.
Not Falling Apart- Maroon 5.


-Laura. (15-f)

[view]

So your on a date and its extremly horrible. Whats a legit excuse to leave?

Ahh! I have a great tip.

Bring your cell phone, and about halfway through the date, have a friend call you. Act like you didn't know your friend was going to call, even though you totally did. Have your friend ask you something, like, "How's the weather?" and if you say 'sunny', it means things are going well. If you say 'rainy' or 'cloudy', then that will be a signal to know you're not into the date. If you're not into, have your friend say that there's an 'slight emergency' and that she/he needs you. Then you can leave, and your date won't be offended.
*Have the friend whose going to call you and what you're going to say prearranged.


So, the weather question was a lame exmaple, and I know you're lying, but it's better than saying something like, "This date blows, I'm leaving" ya know? ;]
Or I guess you can always say you don't feel well?



-Laura. (15-f)

[view]

how do i do something like this to put in my myspace about me section...but like, customize it to make it my own stuff?

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e44/Angie1626/myspace.jpg

the black in the middle is what my friend wrote about herself, so i just scratched that out.
i really like how what she wrote is in the middle of the collage of her favorite things.
thanks!

Just copy & paste the pictures into paint.
That's how I make them.


-Laura. (15-f)

[view]

<<< Previous Advice Column
Next Advice Column >>>
eXTReMe Tracker