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Hi, my name is Stephanie. I'm an average 18 year old from Southern Ontario who loves helping people and giving them advice on pretty much anything. I've been trough alot of things so most answers in the fields of relationships and life problems are based on personal experiences so I know what I'm talking about =]


I love to cook, I'm a big music fan and I play the guitar, the saxophone and the piano, I love art and my all-time favourite invention is internet, I'm on ALL the time. Whenever I'm on Advicenators I try to answer at least 3 questions unless I see many that are in my interest. Feel free to leave one in my inbox, it will be answered within the week.


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Your friend, unluckychick ♥

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what do you think of this?
im a skinnyish girl with butt and boobs.
so i was wondering if this costume would look good.
[brown hair blue eyes too if that means anything]
f/13


If your question is whether you can pull it off, then yes. A girl at my highschool a couple years back wore this costume and it looked cute on her, despiter her size 12 figure. Just be aware that you should probably be wearing shorts underneath and possibly tights rather than knee-highs. Based on your age, you may want to go woth something a little longer to avoid the unwanted comments or jugements. Just a heads up from experience.


Hope this is what you were looking for =]


~unluckychick~

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I've posted something like this before but I guess I didn't make it clear that I'm having my birthday party at my house and I won't be able to go anywhere else. I'm turning 14 and I am gonna have the most of 16 friends at my house. I need ideas on things to do at my house. We do have a wii, trampoline, some board games and twister. Some of those aren't the funnest things to do at a party. I want to have a fun birthday and I don't want anyone sitting there bored. So please help me find things to do. There will be boys there so sleepover isn't really an option and I am doing stuff the next day. So please help! And thanks so much!

You seem to have alot of different things to do that don't last very long before someone might get bored so try this: Make the evening a challenge of some sort, make different "stations" and have different things you have to do. For example, at the trampoline station there could be a card saying you have to jump for 3 minutes without falling. (Obviously you would think of something better but I'm just naming things off the top of my head here.) You could also have some sort of championship thing going on with the bored games, and the winner gets paper money, as well as any other challenge. At the end of the night they can trade in their funds for a prize package(like a loot-bag). The wiinner getting a bigger one and the rest all gettting a smaller one, that way there is no fighting. But if you know your friends like I know mine, the competition could go to their heads so make sure they all know it's just fun and games.


You could also decorate your own cake at the party, I know it kind of defies the law of "secret birthday cakes" but it could be fun, and then it gets you excited about eating it.


Hope this is what you were looking for =]


~unluckychick~

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Ok well I never knew Value Village existed til I overheard a boy in my class saying that he's dying over embarrassment cuz his mom works there. lol I thought it was an imaginary place for cheap people.

So my friend gave me the address and I found it and I'm just SO curious to see what's inside.

How cheaper are the stuff then other stores like Wal Mart? Are everything in good quality? Are the stuff there old or used?

Oh and can you give me advice when I should go? I don't want to meet his mom there. He's like the meanest boy in school and I don't want people to be making fun of me saying that I shop there. It's kinda weird to see parents and teachers outside of school..

First things first, you should not be embarassed to go shop there.
Value Village is basically like Goodwill or Salvation Army, people donate things and they sort though the stuff, give away the not-so-good stuff to charities and sell the better quality stuff anbd donate a portion of the money to different organisations. They also have brand new stuff for Halloween or Christmas, etc. so it;s not ALL used things all the time. Here is a link for more information [ http://www.valuevillage.com ]
I used to be soo embarassed to be seen in there but I got over it and to tell you the truth, I go there maybe twice a month just to check things out because they have some pretty cool stuff there sometimes. Like this one time I needed to make a costume for drama class and in regular stores I would have had to pay over 100$ but with the help of Value Village I spent just under 50$. All to say that, you shouldn't be embarrased to be getting good deals. =]
As for when to go, it doesn't really matter and don't let them make fun of you, there's no point.
Hope this is what you were looking for. =]


~unluckychick~

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about how much is a 300 word essay?

Depending on what font you use it varies. If your font is Times New Roman size 12, then it's about half a page. If it's double-lined than it barely completes a page.
Basically it's not long at all.

Hope this is what you were looking for =]


~unluckychick~

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How would I go about making one of these?

http://myspace-522.vo.llnwd.net/01495/22/55/1495925522_m.gif

I have photoshop. I am just not sure how to do it. I don't know how to do backgrounds or the little pictures (smiley face), I don't know how to cut my self out of the picture that well either. Like, it turns out jagged when I do it.

Any help would be great

The simplest(sp) way is to find all the pictures that you want to layer, in this case it would be:
- background pattern
- a pic of you
- a smilie face
- plane thing(graphics)
- word art
- etc...
Then using photoshop, crop out the photo of you, making that a layer(2).
Then, also using photoshop, put that layer(2) over the background layer(1).
Then using paint or photoshop, put the smilies or graphics(3) that you want but make sure that if you use paint that you have the 'clear' background.
Then, for the words(4), you can find whatever your looking for on the net or make it yourself. Then just paste it on like the smilies or graphics.

Hope this is what you were looking for =]


~unluckychick~

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Today at cheering I got switched to one stunt group to another. So all of a sudden this little immature girl in the group that flys sees that i'm her backspotter and automatically goes "woooah" and turns around, and starts raising her eyebrows and saying something to her other friend thats the front spotter. The front spotter is like "i miss taylor" (the old backspotter) and raises her eyebrows to jen the flyer. This is even before I have started doing the stunt. Well all throughout the stunt i'm doing my best and the two girls just keep whispering. In my head i'm like "OH MY GOSH. DO YOU ACTUALLY THINK I DON'T FLIPPIN' NOTICE YOU?"
So finally i'm so pissed off, after one attempt of saying ever so nicely "if i'm doing something wrong, jsut tell me." So finally I say "You know i can just leave now if you want." and I say it in a pissed off tone. The coach is like "DON'T TALK TO YOUR TEAMMATES LIKE THAT." then she asks what is the problem. I say "I would really appreciate it if they just tell me when i'm doing something wrong so I can be better." My question is do you think I was rude/ a bitch?

You go girl! You definately did the right thing. If you ask me, THEY were the bitches. But next time to avoid the whole 'coach yelling at you' thing, go to the coach before you piss at the other girls, it might just work better for you. I know this because when I was in cheerleading, I was the most hated girl on the team, and everyone wanted me to quit, but just to piss them off without me doing anything (score!) I stayed. Well for a while it was worth it but then they started being even more bitchy to me when it came time to competitions. At that point they wanted me NOT to quit, so I did...ha ha
Sorry about the personal aside but it was to show you that you don't have to piss off at someone to piss them off. Just keep doing your routine and what your supposed to and they shouldn't have any reason to be like that to you. And if they do start being like that, just go to the coach, but not too often because then they'll call you tatletale(SP?) and you don't want that. Hope this is what you were looking for. =]


~unluckychick~

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i didn't know what category this goes in , sorry.

but im 14 obviously a girl, and when i have my period it seems like it controls my life for that week, because im so self concious about what i wear and if anyone can see anything

and all the older girls like teens or in their 20s seem like they don't even get their period.

so what im asking is how do you deal with it?
and become comfortable in what you do and what you wear during "that time of month"?

sorry it was so long

You thought your question was long, you should see what some people come up with...
Anyways, your 14 so you've obviously recently gotten your period for the first time in the last couple years. Saying that, there's going to be worries because you're not totally used to it. I'm 16 and I'm still getting used to the whole bleeding for a week thing, and I started when I was 11.
Try not to be self-concious because that can make you're nerves react and change the cycle, totally throwing you off count. Women around the age of 20 have had their periods for many years by then and have become used to it and it becomes a part of their monthly routine. It's not big deal, you'll get the hang of it.
As for what to wear, make sure you wear a darker pair of underwear/pants and jeans or chords (SP?). They make me feel safer because they're so thick and it's harder to leak through. Make sure you always keep a spare, in your locker or something. To clairify, keep a little handbag or something with extra underwear, pads/tampons (whichever you use), and maybe a tide-to-go and some perfume. Well I hope this is what you were looking for and I hope it helps ♥


~unluckychick~

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There is this Jack Black movie where he is a wrestler in Mexico (I think). Can you tell me the name of it? He always seems to be in funny movies.

Thanks a lot! :D

Nacho Libre, very funny movie. Jack Black is a really good actor but this wasn't one of his greater hits.

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Okay so my friend and I made videos
and we watch it on windows media player and we put the speed up so our voices sound higher,
but it wont let us save it that way.
How can we save it or how can we make it with it high?

Well doesn't that sound fun...he he
Ok, for an answer. You mentioned you used windows media player, I suggest windows movie maker. You've probobly never heard of this program if your not somewhat of a computer person. Most computers that have Windows have this program. To find it simply go to "my computer", then "local disk (C:)" then go to "program files". In that file you should have a bunch of files, one called "Movie Maker", open it. There should be an icon called "moviemk", open that and the program should open. Here's the link for your computer or internet browser. It's pretty much a shortcut of what I just told you.
C:\Program Files\Movie Maker
As for making and saving it as "chipmink style"...
On the left of the screen there should be a link that's called "Import video". Click on it and a browser should pop up, open your video.
It will take anywhere from 60 seconds depending on the size of the video. Once it's uploaded, it will be in different sections in the top part of the screen. Drag the sections one by one in cronological order in to the "storyboard" at the botton of the screen. Once it's placed, ricght-click each section and in the menu that pops up, select "video effects". That will make a window pop-up. Scroll down to the bottom of that menu and click on "speed up, double", then on "add". Click "ok" and then "save project as". Saving the "project" allows you to edit it later. Once you are absolutely sure you're done, "save movie file", that saves it as a movie.
Sorry if this is confusing, feel free to drop one in my inbox if your confused. Hope this is what you're looking for. =]

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How do you make gingerbread men houses without the kit? [please, include every step, every detail, every ingredient, etc.]

&

What's a good recipe for soft chocolate chip cookies?


-You don't have to give both, but if you want, you can =)

please help!! asap.

Thanks in advance..

-Jam

Since you've already got an answer for the chocolate chip cookies I'll give you one for gingerbread men/houses...


Gingerbread Men:
3 cups (420 grams) all purpose flour
1/4 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated white sugar
1 large egg
2/3 cup (160 ml) unsulphured molasses
Note: To prevent the molasses from sticking to the measuring cup, first spray the cup with a non stick vegetable spray (like Pam).


Confectioners Frosting:
2 cups (230 grams) confectioners sugar (icing or powdered sugar), sifted
1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 tablespoons milk or light cream
Assorted food colors (if desired)


Gingerbread Men: In a large bowl, sift or whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda, and spices. Set aside.
In the bowl of your electric mixer (or with a hand mixer), with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and molasses and beat until well combined. Gradually add the flour mixture beating until incorporated.
Divide the dough in half, and wrap each half in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least two hours or overnight.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C) and place rack in center of oven. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside while you roll out the dough.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to a thickness of about 1/4 inch. Use a gingerbread cutter to cut out the cookies. With an offset spatula lift the cut out cookies onto the baking sheet, placing the cookies about 1 inch (2.54 cm) apart. If you are hanging the cookies or using as gift tags, make a hole at the top of the cookies with a straw or end of a wooden skewer.
Bake for about 8 - 12 minutes depending on the size of the cookies. Small ones will take about 8 minutes, larger cookies will take about 12 minutes. They are done when they are firm and the edges are just beginning to brown.
Remove the cookies from the oven and cool on the baking sheet for about 1 minutes. When they are firm enough to move, transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
If desired, you can press raisins, currants, or candies into the dough for eyes and buttons while the cookies are still warm. Otherwise, confectioners frosting can be used to decorate the cookies. You can also use the icing as a glue to attach candies, raisins, and sprinkles.


Confectioners Frosting: In an electric mixer (or with a hand mixer), cream the butter until smooth and well blended. Add the vanilla extract. With the mixer on low speed, gradually beat in the sugar. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and beater. Add the milk and beat on high speed until frosting is light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes). Add a little more milk if too dry. Place the frosting in a pastry bag fitted with a decorative tip and decorate the gingerbread men as desired.
Tint portions of frosting with desired food color (I use the paste food coloring that is available at cake decorating stores and party stores).
Makes about 3 dozen cookies depending on the size of cookie cutter used.
Store in an airtight container.

taken from: http://www.joyofbaking.com/GingerbreadMen.html


as for making the houses...

Using the dimensions in the "Gingerbread House Drawing" (see site at bottom), cut out paper patterns for the walls, roof and chimney, and set aside.
In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugars. Beat in the molasses and eggs. In another large bowl, sift dry ingredients. Combine mixtures and knead into a smooth ball. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
On a well-floured surface, roll out a small amount of the dough until it is 1/4 inch thick. Place one of the paper pattern pieces on the dough and cut around the edges. Gently, using the spatula, lift the dough and place it on the foil-lined, prepared cookie sheet.
Put all scraps into a bowl and cover. Save these for the kids to play with, or to make gingerbread men.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until slightly firm. Let cool on racks until firm enough to handle. Peel the foil off the sections and set the pieces aside to dry thoroughly overnight.
To make windows and the door: Cut out a rectangle for the door and squares for the windows from the appropriate side. Cut the window in half to make shutters. If you're feeling ambitious, fill the empty windows with crushed lifesavers to form "stained glass" windows. Or, instead of actually cutting out the door and window(s), just score them and decorate appropriately for a closed-door effect.
To make the chimney: Cut out a rectangle big enough to hold all pieces of the chimney. When the baked dough is still warm and soft, lay the patterns on top and cut out the pieces.


The Assembly

Pipe out the icing on the bottom and one end of one long wall and one short, put them together at a 90-degree angle, and hold them in place on cardboard with cans. Repeat with the remaining two walls, running a line of icing glue along the corners so that all the walls are glued together. Again hold walls in place until icing is dry. Let the roofless house dry at least 30 minutes until the icing is firmly set.
Run a thick line of icing along one long side of a roof piece. Stick the two roof sections together at an angle and set the two pieces on top of the house. Make sure that the roof overhang is the same at both ends of the house, although it is okay if it isn't perfect. Hold the roof gently in place until it dries (the pop cans should be the right height to support them). Let dry for half an hour.
While the roof is drying, attach the door to the doorway by running a line of icing glue down one side and along the base. Make sure the door is open wide enough to slide a small glow stick inside later (so you can appreciate the stained glass windows).
To attach the chimney, on one side of the roof near the peak, glue one angled piece to the roof. Glue the largest rectangle to the angled piece and then glue the second angled piece in place. Last, glue the smallest rectangle to the other sections. Hide any mistakes under a "snow" of icing.
If the pieces aren't exactly even and don't come together with exact precision, don't worry. Major differences can be filed down and smoothed out with sandpaper, and the Royal Icing can act as a filler.
Let the house dry until completely solid, preferably overnight. Then you can decorate with a variety of candies in any way you like! And you're guaranteed to have fun!


taken from:http://www.texascooking.com/features/dec2001gingerbreadhouse.htm
- for "Gingerbread House Drawing": click link on page


hope this helps and have some happy holidays ♥


~unluckychick~



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Ok so I've got a new webcam, but no idea what pictures to take. I see people take cute random pictures all the time, but I don't usually have the props to do those, I can't think of any good facial expressions because I hate my teeth. I only take pictures when my parents are gone because they don't know I have the webcam so I can do pretty much whatever (unless it's too sexual looking) What kind of pictures should I take, what captions should I put under them?

*~Creativly challenged~*

Depending what you are going to use the pictures for I suggest you use different angles. Here are a few links to check out for some ideas (i don't know any of the ppl, i just surfed the net).
http://www.filelodge.com/files/room28/762588/myspacepics%20004.jpg
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=44861371&imageID=1548789498
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=44861371&imageID=868015773
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=99997109&imageID=1094440232
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=30697580&imageID=1297733031
and if you need more ideas just surf between pplz myspaces and you'll find a bunch of cute ones...as for captions, just put a cute message that goes with the picture...good luck...♥


~unluckychick~

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I think my myspace has getten deleted.. i dont know though

www.myspace.com/moshele6

can you look and see if you think it is deleted?

I opened the link and your site looks perfectly normal to me...no sense worrying about it hunn...


~unluckychick~

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I really want to wear thongs because I tried my friends on once and it felt SO comfortable. I don't want one just because my friends wear them, because thats just stupid. I really like the feeling of them, but I'm afraid if I wear them, it'll seem like I'm a slut. The farthest I've gone with a guy is just a PECK on the lips, one time and thats it. So I'm no where near a slut. My mom doesn't care if I wear thongs, she actually even bought one for me. I want to wear it, but I don't want to feel slutty or people to think a slut. But I love the way they feel, they are good for when I wear tighter clothing, and my mom approves of them and I have one in my drawer already, so should I wear it or not? I'm 13 and female if it helps.

Anyone who thinks a girl is slutty because she wears a thong is a loser who has nothing better to do!...If you like the feeling hooray for you, not evryone does...besides it does wonders when your wearing tight pants and low-rise jeans...also, just a tip...never wear a thong with a skirt unless you have shorts on top...hope this helps...


~unluckychick~

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