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My name is Mikaela and I'm 20 years old. I'm from Boston - go Sox! and I am very down to earth. I am very outgoing and feel that anyone can relate to me in some shape or form. I don't judge people - I love giving advice, or atleast my opinion. I'm not on here all the time but when I do have the free time I sometime check up on this site to see if theres anyones problem I can help, or fix. Feel free to ask me anything! ciao :-*

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Hi there,

This might sound a bit daft but I saw on your profile that you support the Boston Red Sox.

I'm from the UK and it is my absoloute DREAM to go to America and see them play but I really don't understand the rules of baseball at all. I was hoping you might be able to explain the game to me, so that if i ever do make it out there, I can see them play?

Well, each game consists of 9 innings, and in each inning as soon as 3 "outs" are made, the inning is over and the next team goes up at bat. If you strike out, someone catches the ball that you hit, or if you are thrown out at a base, that is considered an out and the next batter goes up. Each batter is allowed 3 strikes (pitches that are good and should be easily hit) and 4 balls. If the batter is pitched 4 balls (pitches that are not so good)then that is considered a "walk" and the batter gets to take first base. After 3 strikes the batter is out. A foul ball is when the ball is hit outside of the white foul lines located on both the left and right of the field. A "homerun" is when the batter hits the ball over the barriers at the end of field and it is not able to be caught, that scores a run. A "single" is when the batter hits the ball and only makes it to first base, "a double" is when the batter makes it to second base and a "triple" is when they make it to third base. If a batter is running towards a base and the opponet tries to throw him out but the throw by a fielder wasnt it time, then the batter is considered "safe" and gets to stay on the base. A "double play" happens when the fielders make two outs in one play, either by throwing two people out at a base they are running to or catching a ball and throwing someone out, whichever. Everytime a batter makes it around all the bases and to home plate a run is scored. If the game ends up being tied at the last inning, they go on to extra innings until one of the teams scores. Whoever has the most runs at the end of the game wins.
-Hope I explained that well enough! if you have any more questions let me know. I hope you can get to a game sometime they're alot of fun!

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14/f

Ok, before I give you the actual question, I'm going ot give you the background.

Here it goes,
It started yesterday, it was my dad and I, watching Jeapordy, and he was making fun of all the contestants, so I hit him in the arm, but then he hit me back, I don't think he realized how hard he hits, but it's very hard. So I hit him back again, and so on, and so on. But at one point he slapped/hit my leg so hard that it left a huge hand print, and I got so mad. My mom wasn't home at the time, I tried contacting her, but she didn't answer. So I took a picture of the mark. It was ok, after that, seeing how I got out of the house for a couple of hours with my friends.Then he and my brother, came to pick me up, we decided to go rent a movie. After that was over, this is going to sound childish, but we were arguing over who got the front seat. And my dad always takes his side, so I was frustrated, so frustrated, that when I got in the back, I said "I hate you both". My dad went "Hate is an awfuly strong word." Then I went "Fine I loathe you, I despise both of you." And it was a quiet car ride after that. When we got home, I had a serious attitude, and my mom wanted to know why. That's when I showed her the picture of my leg[from earlier]. She got really mad, and started hitting my dad. Since I was just as mad, I went upstairs to cool off, and watch the movie I had chosen. When it was over, I wasn't quite as mad, and we[my brother, dad and I] watched the other movie. That was fine.


But, when I woke up this morning, I woke up an hour late, so I jumped in the shower, and while I was in there, my dad comes in and goes "Your too late, Your too late." I have no idea why, but it irritated me. So I snapped back at him; "I can still take a shower!". After I got out, my mom came in and started telling me, that she was going to leave my dad, that we don't get along, and she's leaving us both behind. She asked if I deserved the hit on the leg. Then she goes that stunt you pulled, really screwwed things up.[Refering to showing her the picture, to get my dad in trouble.] And I wasn't allowed to go, where I had planned on going. So I slept. When I woke up, my dad was leaving for work, and he said "Bye." I said "Bye." And he goes, "I hope your happy." And as I sit here now, I can't help, but believe that I was responsible for my family falling apart. My parents have been otgether since they were 14, and I feel as though I ruined it all. That I was some sort of mistake. And I don't know what to do. Does anyone know how I can fix things? I'm feeling very depressed right now,and I have no idea what I'm going to do.

Thanks for anyone who tries.

I don't think this is at all your fault. If your mom is leaving you behind, and is blaming it on you showing her that picture, it sounds like something has been going on between your parents for awhile that maybe you werent aware of, and that she was just possibly looking for the next outlet as her cue to leave. If your parents are truely seperating because of a something so simple then I think they are the ones with the issue. I still don't believe this isn't even close to being your fault. Maybe if you get an opportunity to be alone with your dad try telling him that you weren't sure if he was intentionally trying to hurt you or not, but that it did infact hurt you. You shouldn't apologize for anything, you did nothing. And as for your mom, try telling her the same as you told your dad and that you only wanted to show the picture as proof, not to cause any kind of fight. Don't worry, try talking to both of them and give it time... maybe things will resolve themselves.

Good luck.

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what's the major differences between middle school and high school? i am going to be a freshman and i'd like to know some hints & the major differences. also, whats the first day like? thankyouu muchly.

Honestly, freshman year of highschool was actually my favorite year. It just seems like everyone suddenly grows up and becomes more mature to fit in with the older kids, which helps alot. Everyone in your grade will be in the same position as you.. scared.. not knowing what to expect, and I remember making alot of new friends that year just because everyone my age was going through the same thing. Middle school is kind of secluded and of course not that big, atleast at my school they were strict and would always say "you can't get away with this in highschool" but they were wrong. I guess it depends where you go. Highschool they expect you to be more responsible and mature so its a slightly different atmosphere. They aren't going to call youre parents if youre doing bad in class, make sure you do your hw all the time.. etc. Highschool is tough though so you wanna make sure you do it anyway! The first couple months will seem very overwhelming, just because the older kids look so... old. But once you get to be their age you look at yourself and realize you were the person you used to be intimidated by. I'm sure you'll get lost alot, my school had multiple buildings and I remember all the older kids laughing at us because we were no where near where we were supposed to be. But the reason most people get scared is because they feel like they're going through it alone.. when actually you're entire grade is feeling the exact same thing as you. Joining a sport or club helps.. you'll meet more people, especially people in different grades and it will help you adapt. I wish I was in your position, highschool for me was so much fun and I miss it, so enjoy. Otherwise, there's really nothing else different rather than changing over to a bigger school. Good Luck!

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Hi.
My mom went to the dentist yesterday, and they discovered two white spots on the tip of her tongue.
She has been a heavy smoker for many years now, and they wern't here three monthes ago when she went for her check up.
I was wondering, what could cause this?
Like, what is it a symptom of.
Please please please answer.
My dad died when I was young, my mom is blind, and I can't stand the thought of something else happening to my mom.
PLEASE HELP!

Well it does depend what the doctor did say to her, I can imagine that if it was anything serious he would have sent her to another doctor right away. It could range anywhere between an swollen taste bud to cancer. My boyfriend used to do chewing tabacco and the dentist ended up finding a white spot on the inside of his gum that was cancerous and had to be removed. But don't be worried, I'm no doctor. Just suggest that she visits a doctor soon to get it further examined to make sure its nothing. Good Luck

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Thanks for the advice. You're right, I really need to express to her that it would get me off just by seeing her immense pleasure.....believe me, I have no intent of cheating on her. I just need to figure out how to broach the subject. Do you live right in Boston? How many games do you usually get to?

Eric

No problem.. yeah I would try asking, gently, at a time where you know shes a in a good mood haha, that might help. I actually live in the suburbs south of Boston. This year so far I've only been to one game back in April... hopefully I'll be getting to more.

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i need to know how to make my ex man jealous he made me feel and look like a complete fool . he made me hate myself and want revenge.

If I were you, I would be the bigger person and not to anything about it. By plotting revenge it will just make him realize that he really got to you and thats most likely what he wants. By forgetting about it and playing it cool he will realize that you don't care that much to invest time into him and his games. Move on for awhile and do what you do. I don't know your entire story but if he tried to make you jealous or TRIED to hurt you, I think he is jealous of you and or still has feelings for you. So my advice is let it go for awhile and see what happens. If you two are trying to make fools of eachother I feel like there will possibly be something for you "fools" in the future, again. Haha sorry didnt mean that in a rude way.

Hope I helped ;)

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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.

Thongs are the greatest thing ever. And how would anyone actually know you're wearing one unless they see it sticking out of your pants? You don't have to announce to everyone that your wearing a thong, and even if you do you shouldn't feel ashamed. It's definitely your choice. If you like them, wear them. I don't think they make anyone a slut, they're just modernized undies, originally made to make panty-lines not visual through pants/skirts/whatever. Of course now they're considered a sex symbol because they show your bum. Anyway, another thing to consider is boyshorts... those are wicked (sorry I'm from boston...) comfortable as well as cute, and maybe you will feel more like yourself wearing them.

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Hi,

Have you ever heard the term "hotwifing". It's where the husband lets the wife have relations with other men. I found a forum on it and now I'm becoming obsessed with the idea. My wife is fairly old fashioned, and I'm trying to figure out the best way to slowly introduce the idea that I'd like her to have lovers on the side. This is not about me cheating also. It's about seeing her get pleasure. Thanks for any tips you can give.

FYI, I'm originally from Palmer, MA, and a HUGE Sox fan too! Nice pitching by Lester and Paps last night!

Eric

SOX RULE!
Well... I actually work with someone whos not married and has been asked by one of his best friends if he would have sex with his wife so he could watch. Personally, I would never do it and I already take enough offense when my boyfriend asks if I'd have threesomes. Most women are sensitive to that subject because they immediately assume that you want to be with other women and that they aren't good enough. BUT.. if you try explaining that you just want HER to be the one with other lovers so that you can watch then maybe she'll give in. But by the sounds of her being old-fashioned I wouldn't bet on it. Basically, just tell her that you want to see her get enormous pleasure and that it would get you off just watching, and that maybe by doing this with other people she'll discover more of her likes and dislikes. And since you two love eachother, maybe it will make your bedtime experiences much more intimate and pleasureable.

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ok well i think i'm fat so i try to eat healty and exercise, but i never can keep up with it! how can i keep at it? and is it a bad thing that every time i get skinnier (like every year or so) i always want to get thinner and thinner. is that bad? usually w/e i am isnt enought. i want to loose more. HELP

Well I dont know how old you are, but im guessing that you are between 13-16 years old. At this time is wear the body is going through the most changes and abnormalities. I've had two eating disorders in my lifetime and its quite the struggle, so I totally get where you are coming from. No matter how thin anyone is, they will never feel thin enough. I am sure people see you as very thin but you don't see it yourself. Try not to let this diet of getting thinner rule your life. It's not worth it. Go out to eat with your friends, go out for icecream... I bet somehow this is tampering with your social life because everything revolves around food... everything. Be happy with yourself. Being thin isnt always attractive, average is most healthy and flattering. Just enjoy whatever foods you like in moderation, and stay active, then you will maintain a normal healthy-looking body image that you should feel satisfied with.. curves are so in!

..hope i helped :0)

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I am falling behind! My life is a bomb right now. I dunno what to do. Should I tell someone bout this?

Think about what it is thats allowing you to fall behind. Is it friends? sports? family? or just simply being lazy? Try to determine what it is and focus on that problem. School is important in life, so I suggest talking about it with your parents and try to figure out whats going on and discover a solution as soon as possible. If you aren't so comfortable doing that yet try going to the teacher you feel closest to or a guidence counselor, no matter how far behind you are or how bad you are doing they will always be happy to help and get you back on track. Waiting too long could turn into a disaster. If they see you putting in the effort maybe they will give a break. Once everything is figured out and your back in the swing of things you will feel less stressed and much happier.

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im trying out for field hockey when school starts up again. is there any equipment that i should buy to help me improve?

I played field hockey for about 8 years. First off start by going for a 20 min run every day... then maybe increase the time after a week or so. Alot of running is involved and if you can keep up with that everything else can easily learned. Buy a field hockey stick if you don't already have one, some mini cones and a colored field hockey ball. Thats all you need for practice. Set up the cones in a straight line with spaces in between and weave the ball in and out of the cones. This will help your skills. Another good thing to do is hold your stick in the air and see how long you can bounce the ball off the end of it. This practices good hand-eye coordination. Good luck!

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HEY PEOPLE

I need your honest opinion, is kissing with lipgloss or without better??

If WITH - what flavor??

My boyfriend loves when I wear the Ultra Mentha Lip Shine from Bath & Body works. It tastes minty and gives your lips a cool feeling. I've heard before that the peppermint oil or whatever is that is used in mouth wash also is actually a natural afrodisiac (sp?). try it out!

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I had recently go highlights and didn't like them, so I dyed my hair dark brown. but it came out darker than I expected and now my face looks a little pale.

What time is it best to sun tan?

I have olive skin and dark brown hair and then I dyed it jet black. Although I have olive skin it still made me look more pale than usual and I hate being pale! Try visiting a tanning salon and go three times a week, or lay outside for 45 min or so to get some color. Otherwise, take a healthier route and try applying a powdered bronzer to your face & neck that blends well with your skin tone but not too much because you dont want it to look fake or orange. Also, dont wear too much dark eye makeup, I believe that doesn't help either.

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Lately, my eyes get all watery inside and sometimes tears drop but it's not because I'm crying - I think it might be allergies? What do you think it is and how do I stop it?

It could be allergies, but I once had the same problem. Every time I laughed, being out in the cold or even at random times not doing anything at all my eyes would tear. I wear contacts and asked my doctor about it and she said I could have a tear-duct problem (forget what its really called)... where my eyes just made more tears than normal and that there's really no cure for it. It only lasted about a year and now believe it or not I have a problem with dry eyes. Give it time and maybe it will go away.

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I really want to change so badly. Please give as much advice as you can. Im now starting to lose some weight but how can i become more motivated to lose it and to get up and want to go running ? I aslo whould like to become more outgoing and to stop caring so much about what people think of me. To stand up for my self . I need to know how to do this though people always tell me stop caring so much about what other people say but i cant i dont know how? Please help i need it. I need more friends also to become more social i have friends but not enough or not very many close ones. Thanks for your help please explain how i can do all this.

I think your first step needs to be happy with yourself. If you want to lose weight then exercise or eat healthy and if you do that successfully you will already feel better about yourself. I'm not sure how old you are but if you are a teenager, just be yourself. Easier said than done but I am out of high school and one thing i regretted most was not being myself. I was shy and not that social. But now being out of high school I realized that if i had been myself and not cared as much as to what people though of me, I would've enjoyed it so much more. Just open up to people, start talking to someone you've never talked to before. You may realize you're actually funny or enjoy doing something other people like to do, people other than your friends like a sport or something, raise your hand in class if you know the answer. If you don't care what other people think of you it will show and people will admire your confidence as will you.

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