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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 :)

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Hey! It's Melody from Advicenators.

I was just wondering about the quote on your column about the mountain. It's absolutely lovely. Did you write it? If not, who was the author? It really touched me and I was simply curious! :)

Hey Melody! It's actually from Grey's Anatomy. Haha! It really touched me when I heard it and I've had it on my column ever since :)


-Laura

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Do you know any songs about waiting for someone? The only ones I know is Lucky by Jason Mraz and If It Means A Lot To You by A Day To Remember.
Thanks!

These aren't all about waiting, exactly, but they're similar and I think you'll like them:


Wait for Me: Theory of a Deadman.
I'll Be Waiting: Adele.
Waste Myself: This Providence.
If You Ever Come Back: The Script.
Next in Line: Meese.
Think of You Later: Every Avenue.
Kelsey: Metro Station.



-Laura (18-f)

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I LOVE the song I just had sex... HOWEVER I wish it wasn't about sex. Is there a song like it??? (without all the sex ) lol thanks :)

The band that made that song has other songs. Just look up "Lonely Island" on Youtube. Their newest song "The Creep" is hilarious and has nothing to do with sex :)


-Laura (18-f)

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hey everyone im trying to find some great bands lots of screaming and heavy bands like sea of treachery would be great thanks

Emarosa, Four Year Strong, Oceano, Of Mice and Men, We Came as Romans, and Underoath.


Enjoy!


-Laura (18-f)

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I need a slow, beautiful song for an audition I have this weekend (saturday) NOTHING from a musical.
Here are some ideas of what I'm looking for:
I will follow you into the dark-Death cab for cutie
Gravity-John Mayor
Such great heights-Iron and Wine.
etc.

Please help :(
I will rate. Thanks!
P.S. My range is a rather low alto hence all the songs mentioned above are low. However if you do answer with higher songs I can just tune down. xxx

So In This House...- The Rocket Summer.
If You Don't Want to Love Me- James Morrison.
Rogue Machine- The Daylights.
The Truth- Kris Allen.
Angel- Jack Johnson.
Bonfire- Third Eye Blind.
Chasing Cars- Snow Patrol.
Stay Close, Don't Go- Secondhand Serenade.


Good luck!


-Laura (18-f)

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heyy!i was wondering if you guys knew of some new,sweet love songs...i need them cuz im making a cd for my guy and i want to dedicate some cute romantic songs for him!
thanks!

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-Laura (18-f)

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I need some great up-beat summer songs for a party, and just for driving around in your car.

Find Your Love- Drake.
All I Do is Win- DJ Khaled.
My First Kiss- 3oh!3.
Faster Ride- Cartel.
Naturally- Selena Gomez.
Bulletproof- La Roux.
If It's Love- Train.
You Look Better When I'm Drunk- White Tie Affair.
Animal- Neon Trees.
This Afternoon- Nickelback.
Rude Boy- Rihanna.
Sincerely Yours- Hit the Lights.
Tell Me I'm a Wreck- Every Avenue.
Younglife- Anberlin.
Undead- Hollywood Undead.
Creator- Santigold.
Good Girls Go Bad- Cobra Starship.


-Laura (18-f)

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There is this boy who I dated for 2 years. We loved eachother so deeply, (it was my deepest relationship I've had, and it's been 10 years since then.) He gets very defensive when he sees me with other guys, and he just stares at me with lust in his eyes.

I think he still cares about me, and I still love him.

What songs are similar to my situation?

SO far I have "Like We Never Loved At All" By Faith Hill.

Any type of music, I'm open to everything. Country to rap to pop to rock to jazz.

A Lonely September- Plain White T's.
A Day Late- Anberlin.
All We Are- Onerepublic.
Almost Lover- A Fine Frenzy.
Best of Me- The Starting Line.
Breakeven- The Script.
Can't Stop- Maroon 5.
I Will Follow You Into the Dark- Death Cab for Cutie.
Like We Used To- A Rocket to the Moon.
Little of Your Time- Maroon 5.
Miserable at Best- Mayday Parade.
The Way I Loved You- Taylor Swift.


-Laura (18-f)

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im leaving for cali for the summer
i need some songs about missing my bf while im gone
ones involving being in cali would be even better


i like music like death cab, kate voegele, bright eyes, john mayer, etc lol any song advice is helpful thx

Hey There Delilah- Plain White T's.
3000 Miles- Valencia.
Into Your Arms- The Maine.
If You See Kay- The Script.
If it Kills Me- Jason Mraz.
Cue the Sun- Daphne Loves Derby.
If it Means A lot to You- A Day to Remember.


-Laura (18-f)

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Any suggestions for songs similar to Train's Hey Soul Sister? I love the light, breezy sound. Almost beachy :)

I love that song!


Some other similar songs I like:
- Wordplay by Jason Mraz.
- Good Life by Onerepublic.
- She is Love by Parachute.
- Love by Matt White.
- Everybody by Ingrid Michaelson.
- Pony (It's OK) by Erin McCarley.
- The First Single by The Format.
- Fallin For You by Colbie Calliat.
- Be OK by Ingrid Michaelson.
- Under Control by Parachute.
- The Show by Lenka.
- Amazing by Josh Kelley.


-Laura (17-f)

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i just got the ipod touch, and i have wifi in my house with everything but the ipod. can anyone tell me some good games to get on the ipod without needing wifi? and without having to pay? thank you

Fling is by far my favorite app. It's a really fun game and I think you'll like it :)


Other than that:
- Spawn.
- Sudoku.
- The Moron (or Idiot? I'm not sure) test.
- Would You Rather...?
- CoolFacts.


-Laura (17-f)

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Anyone know the song that was playing
on the second episode of Teen Mom when
Ryan came home and found the note on the
bed?

Please say the artist and name of the song

I'm pretty sure you're thinking of the same song that I loved when I heard it.


It's called "Marching Bands of Manhattan" by Death Cab for Cutie :)


-Laura (17-f)

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does anyone know some really sad songs,
like ones that you listen to by yourself when your sad and sometimes even make yu cry?
just for a friend who likes sad songs
thanks

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From there:


A Lesson in Charades: Asteria.
A Beautiful Mess: Jason Mraz.
All Again For You: We The Kings.
Amazing Because it is: The Almost.
Before You Go: Flight 409.
The Boy Who Blocked His Own Shot: Brand New.
Cute Without The "E": Taking Back Sunday.
Dead Leaves And The Dirty Ground: The White Stripes.
Driving Away: Holiday Parade.
Emergency: Paramore.
*Giving Up: Ingrid Michaelson.
*The Golden State: Flight 409.
Gone So Young: Amber Pacific.
Hometown Glory: Adele.
The Last Something That Meant Anything: Mayday Parade.
A Lonely September: Plain White T's.
*Miserable at Best: Mayday Parade.
Music Box: Thrice.
Northern Downpour: Panic at the Disco.
Nothing Left To Lose: Mat Kearney.
One-Man Drinking Games: Mayday Parade.
Pressure: Paramore.
*Remembering Sunday: All Time Low.
Rock my Body: The Higher.
Rooftops: Lostprophets.
Say the Word: The Classic Crime.
Shattered: O.A.R.
*Should've Said No: Taylor Swift.
*Slow Dancing In A Burning Room: John Mayer.
So Contagious: Acceptance.
Teardrops on My Guitar: Taylor Swift.
*The Chain: Ingrid Michaelson.
There Was No Thief: Relient k.
Three Cheers For Five Years: Mayday Parade.
Tired and Uninspired: My American Heart.
Up Against The Wall: Boys Like Girls.
You're Making It Come Alive: My Favorite Highway.
*You're Not Sorry: Taylor Swift.


-Laura (17-f)

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what are some of your favorite dashboard lyrics? i'm making a painting for a friend whose favorite band is dashboard and i want to incorporate lyrics! thanks

I love the song "Hands Down", it's probably one of their biggest songs.


"Stolen", "Scream Infidelities" and "As Lovers Go" are awesome, too.


-Laura (17-f)

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I'm training for a long distance race and I'm sick of my music. Anyone have any good suggestions for workout songs? I like upbeat music, no hard rock or anything like that. Thanks.

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From there:

A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing: This Providence.
*Boom Boom Pow: Black Eyed Peas.
BoysBoysBoys: Lady Gaga.
Circus: Britney Spears.
Control: Metro Station.
*Creator: Santigold.
Devastation and Reform: Relient k.
Discotech: Young Love.
*Don't Trust Me: 3Oh!3.
*Feel Good Drag: Anberlin.
Find a New Way: Young Love.
Gives You Hell: All-American Rejects.
Hey Italy: Halifax.
I'm So Sick: Flyleaf.
Is It Any Wonder?: Keane.
*I Do Not Hook Up: Kelly Clarkson.
Jamie All Over: Mayday Parade.
Just Dance: Lady Gaga.
*Lawyers: The Audition.
*Lucky: Lucky Twice.
*Lovegame: Lady Gaga.
Miss You, Love You: Maroon 5.
Now You're Gone: Basshunter.
Poker Face: Lady Gaga.
*Ricochet!: Shiny Toy Guns.
Say it Ain't So: Weezer.
Say This Sooner: The Almost.
*Sell Your Sould: Hollywood Undead.
Single Ladies: Beyonce.
So What: Pink.
Take it Home: The White Tie Affair.
That's Not my Name: The Ting Tings.
This Is War: Flight 409.
*Undead: Hollywood Undead.
Weightless: All Time Low.
Welcome to the World: Kevin Rudolf.
*When I Grow Up: Mayday Parade.
*Younglife: Anberlin.


Enjoy and good luck!


-Laura (17-f)

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heyyy i need some songs with deepish lyrics. about love/partying/just plain happiness.

rock is good.

thanksss :]

I love happy songs. I make my friends "happy" mix CDs when they're going through tough stuff ALL the time. Here are some songs I have used (* = favorites or really good ones):


*Younglife- Anberlin.
* The Lining is Silver- Relient k.
Break Your Little Heart- All Time Low.
Run, Don't Walk- Hey Monday.
* Weightless- All Time Low.
Calling All Skeletons- Alkaline Trio.
Wonderful World- James Morrison.
Hey, Soul Sister- Train.
* So Much Love- The Rocket Summer.
You and I- Ingrid Michaelson.
Take This to Heart- Mayday Parade.
Fireflies- Owl City.
Cellphone- No More Kings.
One Day Robots Will Cry- Cobra Starship.
Take it Home- The White Tie Affair.
Closer- My Favorite Highway.
* Must Have Done Something Right- Relient k.
* Be OK- Ingrid Michaelson.
Sunday Morning- Maroon 5.
California- Metro Station.
You Gotta Believe- The Rocket Summer.
Caught in the Rain- October Fall.
* The Show- Lenka.
Everywhere I Go- Hollywood Undead.
Discotech- Young Love.

Hope you like em!


-Laura (17-f)
Check Yes Juliet- We the Kings.

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what's a good christmas song to sing at my christmas show for school ? i want more of an orginal one. not one like "let it snow" or "have yourself a merry little christmas". if you know what i mean.

Winter Song by Sara Bareilles and Ingrid Michaelson :)


-Laura (17-f)

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what are some good songs with good lyrics about loving someone but finally needing to let go and move on? preferably like alternative or soft rock kind of music or r&b

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From there:

A Lesson in Charades: Asteria.
A Beautiful Mess: Jason Mraz.
All Again For You: We The Kings.
Amazing Because it is: The Almost.
Before You Go: Flight 409.
The Boy Who Blocked His Own Shot: Brand New.
Cute Without The "E": Taking Back Sunday.
Dead Leaves And The Dirty Ground: The White Stripes.
Driving Away: Holiday Parade.
Emergency: Paramore.
*Giving Up: Ingrid Michaelson.
*The Golden State: Flight 409.
Gone So Young: Amber Pacific.
Hometown Glory: Adele.
The Last Something That Meant Anything: Mayday Parade.
A Lonely September: Plain White T's.
*Miserable at Best: Mayday Parade.
Music Box: Thrice.
Northern Downpour: Panic at the Disco.
Nothing Left To Lose: Mat Kearney.
One-Man Drinking Games: Mayday Parade.
Pressure: Paramore.
*Remembering Sunday: All Time Low.
Rock my Body: The Higher.
Rooftops: Lostprophets.
Say the Word: The Classic Crime.
Shattered: O.A.R.
*Should've Said No: Taylor Swift.
*Slow Dancing In A Burning Room: John Mayer.
So Contagious: Acceptance.
Teardrops on My Guitar: Taylor Swift.
*The Chain: Ingrid Michaelson.
There Was No Thief: Relient k.
Three Cheers For Five Years: Mayday Parade.
Tired and Uninspired: My American Heart.
Up Against The Wall: Boys Like Girls.
You're Making It Come Alive: My Favorite Highway.
*You're Not Sorry: Taylor Swift.


-Laura (17-f)

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what are some cute love songs? i would like new ones...from like 2005 and up

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From there:


1,2,3,4: Plain White T's.
Alive with the Glory of Love: Say Anything.
Amazing: Josh Kelley.
*At Least We Made It This Far: Relient k.
Baby, It's Fact: Hellogoodbye.
Best of Me: The Starting Line.
The Best Thing: Relient k.
California: Metro Station.
Candle (Sick and Tired): The White Tie Affair.
*Can't Stop: Maroon 5.
Check Yes Juliet: We The Kings.
*Closer to Love: Mat Kearney.
Die Alone: Ingrid Michaelson.
Getting Into You: Relient k.
Gravity: Sara Bareilles.
Hands Down: Dashboard Confessional.
Hanging by a Moment: Lifehouse.
Her Eyes: Pat Monahan.
Here in Your Arms: Hellogoodbye.
Hey Jealousy: Hit the Lights.
*I'm Yours: Jason Mraz.
I Caught Fire: The Used.
I Wanna: All-American Rejects.
It Had to be You: Motion City Soundtrack.
Leave the Light on: A Kidnap in Color.
*Love Story: Taylor Swift.
Lucky: Jason Mraz & Colbie Calliat.
Maps: Yeah Yeah Yeahs.
Must've Done Something Right: Relient k.
*My Beautiful Rescue: This Providence.
No Air: Jordin Sparks and Chris Brown.
No One Can Touch Us: Sing It Loud.
Only One: Yellowcard.
Oxygen: Colbie Calliat.
Realize: School Boy Humor.
Red Balloon: Backseat Goodbye.
Say it Again: Marie Digby.
She Will be Loved: Maroon 5.
So Much Love: The Rocket Summer.
Stolen: Dashboard Confessional.
That's So You: The Rocket Summer.
Thunder: Boys Like Girls.
Undeniable: Mat Kearney.
*Up and Up: Relient k.
*Use Somebody: Kings of Leon.
*The Way I Am: Ingrid Michaelson.
*Walls: All Time Low.
We're Going to be Friends: The White Stripes.
With You: Chris Brown.
Who Needs Air: the Classic Crime.
Why Can't I?: Liz Phair.
You Be The Anchor...: Mayday Parade.
You Belong With Me: Taylor Swift.
You Found Me: The Fray.
Your Guardian Angel: The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus.
Young Love: Gavin Degraw.


-Laura (17-f)

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16/f

what do i wear to a concert? i know it's dumb, but it's my first real concert, and i want something nice but not trashy. i live in the UK, so something with in a 16 yr old's price range, and that's avalible here. also does anyone know the Set they are playing now? thanks!!!

I've seen All Time Low twice. Usually, people just wear jeans and a T shirt. A lot of people wore skinny jeans and (obviously) ATL shirts.


Nothing fancy or out of the ordinary :)


-Laura (17-f)

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