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My name is Elly and I am 18 years old. I live in Michigan and I graduated High School in '07. I'm currently attending a great college, but I'm home for the summer. It's too nice outside to sit on the computer all day, so I might not be as active on here as I would like.

I guess a good way to describe me is experienced. I've discovered a lot about life and I can't wait to discover more... while having fun at the same time of course! ...BUT, like everyone, I have experienced things in life that I rather wish I hadn't. And I also feel that those bad experiences qualify me to help others with this column.

I have been in a serious relationship for over two and a half years now. I personally know that love is a difficult thing to nurture. It takes a lot of work. Life is NOT a fairytale where two people can simply love each other and everything will just fall into place. It doesn't work like that in the real world.

People on Advicenators are starting to disappoint me. Everyone says "ooh I want to help! I've experienced EVERYTHING!" Yet, I can't tell you how many questions I see with answers like "you could have googled that" or "we're not going to do your homework" or "I'm so sick of 'wow does he like me?!' questions." I used to sort of be like that, but now I realize how hypocritical that is. If I know the answer to a question, I will answer to the best of my ability without making you feel stupid for asking it in the first place. Advicenators is going to turn into a pretty nasty place if people just keep brushing off questions like that.

Rate or don't rate. I really don't care. But don't give me a 1 just because I tell you something you don't want to hear. Go to your mom for advice if you want sugarcoated answers.

I can give excellent advice on:
relationships/sex
friendship
family issues
anything about animals (i worked at a vet for several years)
college

advice

I've noticed that this month, i have been very tired. I sleep enough, i wake up. But, everytime I get to doing schoolwork, I feel sleepy. I'm getting distracted form my school work, too. It's so hard for me lately to study for tests (I go well). I want to be able to concentrate more so any tips?

Any tips to help me concentrate or focus would be great!

That sounds to me like stress. A little motivation might help. Try doing homework with a friend. When you have tests, quiz each other with note cards. If not, try making an organized schedule to balance schoolwork and time for yourself.

Do an hour of homework and then do something for yourself. Take a nap. Watch TV. Etc. Then go back and do homework for another hour.

If you feel yourself getting distracted or sleepy, don't fight it. Just go do something else for a little bit and then jump back into homework.

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