BIOGRAPHY:
My name is Carrie, and I just recently turned 25. I've been told that I give excellent advice, so I created this column last year with the intention of helping as many people as possible. Although I do believe I succeeded, I ultimately turned my back on this column when I discovered just how cruel and thankless some people can be. Almost one year later a lot has changed. I've gained a whole new perspective on life and the world around me. I'm much more positive, sympathetic, and willing to listen when people truly need help. So now I've decided to come back and focus my attention on the individuals who are truly in need of advice.
ADVICE:
I'm very genuine when it comes to giving advice. I try to be sympathetic to the person asking the question, but I don't ever sugar coat things. I've learned quickly that many people who ask for help don't really want advice - they want someone who will say what they want to hear. Sorry, but you're not going to get that with me. I'm not here to make friends (if a friendship happens though, yay for me!). You'll always get the truth from me whether you like it or not. While the truth may sting just a bit to begin with, it will absolutely set you free in the long run. If you want to be lied to, please seek advice from somebody else.
CONTACT INFO:
If you like my advice and have additional questions for me, click on the link right underneath this profile that says "Ask Me A Question." If you leave your follow-up question for me in my feedback, I have no way of replying to it. Please use the link. Also, I have an e-mail address where people can get in touch with me if they need to. Feel free to use it.
IMPORTANT:
This may be a hobby in some people's eyes, but I don't like it when people waste my time regardless of whatever it is I'm doing, which in this case, is providing a free service out of the kindness of my heart. So please don't ask me stupid questions, and please make an effort to type sensibly so that I can read and understand your question. I know there are a lot of young people on this site, but that's no excuse to type like you're brain dead. Proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation is highly appreciated with me. The more intelligent your question is, the more intelligent of a response you'll get from me.
ABOUT ME:
Here are some facts about me. I like pop music (especially Madonna). I like horror movies (especially Scream). I like to chat (on MSN). I love to write (poetry, screenplays, short stories). I love shopping (Best Buy). I'm a gamer (I'm better than a guy - Xbox 360 all the way). I have a MySpace (Click "Ask Carrie" for the link). I love my doggies (I have 2). I'm not a bitch (...well, sometimes). I love to laugh (and sometimes I pee a little when I do). It happens.
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Age: 25
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Lately, it's been incredibly humid outside and sometimes rainy. I live in a dorm and we don't have air conditioning, just windows and fans. How can I reduce the humidity? I read that I should close my window on humid days.. does that really work? btw, I'm looking for other suggestions besides buying a dehumidifier because I can't really afford that right now.. Thanks! (link)
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It's been a hot, humid summer here, so I know exactly what you're going through. If you can't afford an AC window unit or a dehumidifier, there are still plenty ways of keeping cool.
Obviously, drink plenty of fluids and wear light clothing. Dark colors, especially black, attract the sun's rays, which is very unfair since black is so slimming and goes with everything!
There are less obvious things you can do to stay cool as well. Keep your doors closed. Heat likes to travel, so if you can close your bedroom door, use your fans to cool off that space.
As for closing your windows, close 'em now!! Not only close them, but pull the blinds, shut the curtains, and buy some window tinting (its really cheap). Tinting repels the sun's rays.
Other simple things you can do is eat cooler foods (treat yourself to a popsicle!), turn off electronics (PCs, laptops, and gaming systems get incredibly hot), and take cooler showers.
Finally, put a bowl (or something bowl-like) of ice in front of your fans. It sounds crazy, but it makes a difference and every bit helps when you're cooking alive! Good luck and guess what...
Summer's almost over!!! :D
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