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

helloo (:

so i don't really wear alot of makeup and mainly because i dont have the right makeup and or i don't know how to apply it haha lame i know, and well i really want to get into wearing makeup

okay but for christmas i get to get all new MAC makeup and everythingg so im physced but im scared that i won't know how to apply it and look like a complete mess and will buy the wrong things. so basically what's the very first step on putting everything on and stuff. my friend says i only need powders because i have good skin, but i dont know. Should i only use bronzer and the compact? But i want my skin to look smooth and not all powdery.

heres a picture of mee



tell me if the link doesnt work

oh and if you could what eye shadows would look best on me?

&& don't please don't say i dont need any makeup!

thankyou so much!

(:




I honestly think the way you have your make up in the 2nd link looks fine. I don't think you need a ton of make-up, just a little bit like in the picture.


Eyeshdaow wise- I would try neutral colors, like beiges, browns, tans, etc. Maybe even some light olive greens or blues. I'd avoid pink/purples/oranges. I'd also say to wear eyeliner just like you have it in the picture. Not a lot, less is more. Try a brownish-black shade.


For your skin- I just got this really great foundation or something. (I'm not to skin make up educated.) It's not MAC, but it works just as good. It's CoverGirl 'Clean Makeup' It's in a glass bottle shaped like a triangle with a blue cap. Check it out, it works pretty well. Then use some bronzer, and I'm sure your skin will look gorgeous.


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what is the name of the song in mean girls at the end of the movie at the spring fling? lindsay lohan and aaron samuels dance to it.

I'm pretty sure it was 'Built This Way' by Samantha Ronson. I might have had the title wrong, and if I did, it's something really close to that.


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16/f.

I absolutely hate when people touch me. Like, just hugging...I get all weird about it. I hate when my own dad touches me...like slaps my butt playfully. I start getting really scared like he's going to rape me or something. (I don't know why) I'm really insecure about it...and I'm worried that I may never get a boyfriend because of it. When guys put their hands around me...I get FREAKED out...I get all jumpy and start squealing if they poke me or something. I just hate it......I get a wrong feeling from me.

What can I do to change this and is this normal?

I am JUST like you. I hate being touched, I don't even know why. It just freaks me out and I don't like it. I'm pretty sure it's normal to feel this way, though.


If you want to change this, I'd think the best way is to get over your fear (obviously).
Like, start hugging people more and letting people hug you, etc. I started letting people hug me, and I'm a little bit better than I used to be. Though, I didn't really find myself bothered by it and actually try to change. That's just the type of person you are, and it's ok =]



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16/f, he's 18/m

okay..um...we talk on MSN and myspace and I see him like every other day.
1. whenever I put up new pictures on myspace...he compliments me...but he doesn't comment them on myspace, he just sends me messages telling me how pretty the pictures are.
2. He tells me I'm hot and pretty and whatever


And here's the biggest "creeping out" factor :

yesterday, he told me that my pictures make him masturbate. WTF. and then it's like

*pause on MSN*
oops, sorry..I'm just *ahem*

WTF and then...he's like..You made me come.

What-the-fuck.

if this happened to you, wouldn't you be creeped out? so, is my being creeped out the LEAST bit rational? :|!! what should I do? I'm kinda shy...

I would be really creeped out, too.
I once had a kid on facebook talk to me in a similar way. Either tell him to stop or block him. I would probably just block him. Either way, you have every right to be creeped out.


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heyy
well im looking for some love songs
but not the hip hop kind of songs or rapping
im looking for like acoustic or alternative
but nothing tooooo slow.
and it has to be cuuutee too
not a cheesy sort of song

haha can anyone helppp?

pweass and thank youu ;)

This question gets asked all the time =]

http://www.advicenators.com/qview.php?t=0&keyword=love%20songs&backlog=2

^ That should help.


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How do I get a guy I like to notice me? Without having to pretend I like someone else?

Just be yourself!
Be confident with who you are, and you're sure to attract guys =] Also, make sure to smile at them and acknowledge them so they know you're interested.


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Hey i'm going to this guys birthday party and i don't know what i should get him. I'm a 13/f and he's a year younger than me what do you think I should give him.

Gift cards are always a good idea.
Maybe some cologne, a sports jersey, or a cd.
If he likes to read, maybe a book or 2.
A watch or some other cool gadget.
Sports cards.
A dvd or video game.


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here's the thing,
i realized i was bi a while ago but i still can't get up the guts to tell anyone. my ex boyfriend knows but thats about it.... i'm scared i will loose friends and be looked down on by family...i do have one trusting friend though.

should i come out???

Are you sure you are bi? If you're stil young, it could just be a phase. I've heard a lot of teenagers go through phases in which they question their sexuality. Though I haven't, this could be what you're expiriencing.


If you're sure though, then it's really up to you. You need to decide whether or not you want to tell people. I personally think you should tell your family, as they're your number one support system and those you spend the most time with. Also, you could tell a few close/best friends. Make sure the people you tell are people you trust and feel you can get support from. To them, it probably won't be such a big deal, because they should love you for the way you are.


I wouldn't spread it around too much though, as some people mmight look down upon you. I'm sorry to tell you this, it's just the way people are =/


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I think my guy friend might be anorexic.
He's told me that he used to not eat, but that ended. But now, he's not really eating again. I don't know if he just doesn't eat in front of me, or if he's not eating at all. But I think it could be a serious problem.

What should I do?

I'm sorry, but I don't agree with any of the other people. If this guy is anything like my guy friends when it comes to confrontation about serious issues, they don't want to talk about it unless you're really good friends.
But maybe that's jsut how my friends are.
You could try bringing it up with him, and see how he reacts. Either way, that's not the only action you should take.


I would tell an adult, like one of his parents or somebody else you trust, because this could be a really serious thing and you shouldn't try to take it on alone.


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why do people say that only hope was sung by switch foot when its really mandy moore?

As Laura Michelle said below,
people probably get confused since Switchfoot did a lot with the music in the movie this song was sung in aka A Walk To Remember =D


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3 questions[:

where do you get ed hardy clothes from?

ive seen people with shirts that say \" love is the movement\" on them i really like them and i was just wondering where people got them fromm

where do people get the striped, metallic dolce & gabanna bags from?

thanks soo muchh:]

'Love is the Movement' is from a group called "To Write Love On Her Arms."
I dislike people who wear those shirts and don't get the meaning behind them, because the group has a really great message. So if you plan on purchasing one, please, read the information on the website about this group first =]

http://www.myspace.com/towriteloveonherarms



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what are some great songs to listen to about getting your heart broken and having to let go of someone .. thanks.

http://www.advicenators.com/qview.php?t=0&keyword=sad%20songs&backlog=2


Also:
"A Lonely September"- Plain White T's.
"Best Of Me"- The Starting Line.
"Cue The Sun"- Daphne Loves Derby.
"Dreaming With A Broken Heart"- John Mayor.
"Emergency"- Paramore.
"Everything We Had"- The Academy Is.
"Far Away"- Nickelback.
"Miserable At Best"- Mayday Parade.
"Not Falling Apart"- Maroon 5.
"Rock My Body"- The Higher.
"Second Chances"- October Fall.
"So, In This Hour..."- The Rocket Summer.
"The Boy Who Blocked His Own Shot"- Brand New.
"Up Against The Wall"- Boys Like Girls.
"With Me"- Sum 41.


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did mandy moore and shane west date?

http://www.advicenators.com/qview.php?q=521264


-Laura. (15-f)

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can you wear grey skinnie jeans with brown ugg boots...

Of course =]


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i bought this hat...
http://www.hollisterco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10251&catalogId=10201&productId=353865&langId=-1&categoryId=12601&parentCategoryId=12552&colorSequence=01


what color shirt should i wear with it? pants.. jeans or khaki's!?.. pictures would help. :)
thank u in advance!!!!

I think you should wear something like this:


http://www.hollisterco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10251&catalogId=10201&productId=353865&langId=-1&categoryId=12601&parentCategoryId=12552&colorSequence=01


http://www.hollisterco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10251&catalogId=10201&productId=372769&langId=-1&categoryId=12627&parentCategoryId=12552&colorSequence=05




Or this:

http://www.hollisterco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10251&catalogId=10201&productId=355609&langId=-1&categoryId=12628&parentCategoryId=12552&colorSequence=04

http://www.hollisterco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10251&catalogId=10201&productId=346122&langId=-1&categoryId=12623&parentCategoryId=12552&colorSequence=01



Anything would work, really though, but I don't think khaki's would look right.


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i dont need glasses but i want a pair to dress up my outfits. idk how to explain the kind i want. like .. " cute school girl" lol does anyone know where can i get some?! thank you in advance!

Four Eyes is a great place.
Or like LagunaBabe said, most drug stores have them. Those they're not prescription.


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has mandy moore and shane west gone out as gf and bf?? in real life

I don't think so. I've never heard of them having a relationship in real life, but I could be wrong.
But they were great in A Walk To Remember! =D


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Okay so I'm concerned of some kind bump lines? I've had these bumps that are in the lining of the inside of my gums.And recently I have discovered white bumps on the side of my toungue.Should I be concerned.They haven't bothered me or had any pain, but I'm not sure what it is so I'm a bit worried what could possibly what it is.Anyone have any ideas? It would be greatly appreciated.

Do you smoke or use tobacco?


If so, this could be the cause. Smoking causes a condition called leukoplakia:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/leukoplakia/DS00458
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leukoplakia


I'd go see a doctor/dentist regardless.


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15/f
does having sex make puberty end faster, well hurry up? i know it sounds like a stupid question but my friend asked me and yeah haha.
thankss :]

Nope. Not at all.


-Laura. (15-f)

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so on facebook superpoke someone "goosed" me. what does this mean?

They grabbed your butt. =X


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