I'm a dreaming Libra who loves to dish out her opinions. I'm straight-foward and honest, sometimes in the wrong situations. Drop me a line and maybe I can help.
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Occupation: Wandering Scribe
Member Since: October 18, 2003
Answers: 9
Last Update: October 18, 2003
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I have a disease of the nervous system and can no longer write with my dominent hand. Should I give up writing? Im in the 8th grade and this is very frustrating! (link)
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I understand your frustrations, but don't give up writing! It's such an integral part of life, and I think that you'll eventually have to do it again sometime before you graduate high school.
So, the best option is to learn to write with your other hand. It'll be difficult at first, but I promise, it can be done.
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I recently just lost a pet. Well, actually my cat, Precious, was an outdoor cat. She'd come in and out of the house frequently, but was always home in time for bed.
One day we let her out, and by bed time she didn't come back. Okay, she's been out during the night, no big prob. But, she never returned.
My cat and I were very close. I'm having a hard time dealing with this, and I find myself calling out her name. It doesn't matter if I'm working, or thinking about something else, I'll just start randomly calling out for her.
And my job as a cashier with a grocery store hasn't been much help either. Just seeing and selling cat food makes me all that depressed. And cats I see when I'm outside drive me to tears.
I don't know how to deal! She's been gone for about three months now! How can I deal? (link)
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Most people don't realize that pets are family members, too, and losing one can be just as painful as if you lost a brother or sister.
The best way to handle this is to take it one day at a time. Remember, you've lost someone that you care about deeply. Let yourself think of her, and talk to her if you need to. After they lose family members, most people still talk to them, if only in their minds.
Also, spend time with your family and friends, who can be wonderful support pillars during this difficult time. Grieve as you need to, and when the time is right, you'll feel better again.
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I like to run around town in my favorite running shoes, not wearing socks. This is cool because it's relaxing, but not cool because my shoes smell like the living dead. I really, really don't want to wear socks, so besides that, what can I do to cure these things? (link)
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Not being a runner, I don't have much experience in the area of running in shoes without socks, but I can tell you from the perspective of a kid who hated gym class, running was my least favorite part. Still, wearing socks helped not only because of the stench of sweat, but also to keep my heels from getting blisters.
Still, if you're adamant about running without socks, I suggest you go to a retail store, such as Walgreens, and purchase one of their shoe products dealing with smell. Seriously, there are such things in existence and they usually do wonders.
Ultimately, though, if your stinky sneakers are causing your life more problems (loss of friends, death of innocent bystanders, etc.) you might want to consider tossing them out and starting over with a new pair of shoes--and socks.
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ok heres my quesion .......i get good grades in school i look somewhat good......and i have a great voice....but i feel like i need to be somewht popularr.....and plez dont answer " who cares wht other people think" wht do i do? (link)
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Just so you know, being popular isn't all what it's cracked up to be. Ask yourself if you really want to settle for a large group of fair-weather friends in lieu of a smaller group of loyal, permanent friends. If you do, great, you know what you want, so go for it! If you don't, more kudos to you.
You can earn both by just being yourself, but exuding confidence and taking pride in the good things about yourself, such as your good grades. It's also important that you know that you are someone worthy of having friends, whether you have a few or a lot, and people who see someone so secure will naturally be drawn to them.
I promise, ten years from now, you won't care if you were popular or not, but as long as it's a priority now, that's the way to go about it.
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I always seem to have dark circles under my eyes,always. I wear glasses so they're not that noticeable but I'd still rather not have them.
I get about 9 1/2 on school nights and a little more on the weekends so it shouldn't be solely lack of sleep.
Does anyone have any ideas why I've got them or how I could get rid of them? (link)
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If you're in the high school age range, (14-18), you're actually supposed to be getting ten hours of sleep a night, on average. Most high schoolers only get close to seven. You might want to try adding an extra thirty minutes to your dreaming. It could help with the circles.
If, however, you find that you're adding sleep and it's not improving your circles, you could go for herbal remedies (I've found that teabags are wonderful for other eye ailments, like sties) or modify your diet. Sugar and other dietic no-nos are famous for leaving external markings of their presence, such as zits. If sleep and herbal remedies fail, then cut out the sweets--it will make a difference.
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what do i do if i by all the clothing i think is really cool...but when i were 'em at school they dont look so cool..... (link)
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First, hopefully your assesment of your attire is completely based on your own idea--YOU don't think they look cool anymore, and not because others have told you. Don't ditch your threads just because someone else isn't a fan of them. If that had been the case, tie-dye never would have made it!
Secondly, if you don't think the clothes look so cool, then return them! That's what customer service is all about. But make sure you save the receipt. Most retail places won't accept purchases returned with out it.
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I'm a volleyball player - does anyone know good excercises to work on my jump? (link)
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Certainly, ask your coach for more brilliant suggestions (forcing my brain to jog back to my old volleyball days five years ago is exercise in of itself) but I'll help with what I can.
Since you are a volleyball player, it's safe to assume you've done a number of exercises before. The best idea, according to USAVolleyball.org, is to follow this regimen of training.
5 minute warm up - Light jogging or jumping in place with light stretching
Lying Hip Extensions
Kneeling Granny Toss
Standing Granny Toss
Single Leg Push Offs
Standing Long Jump
Squat Jumps
5 minute cool down - Light jogging or jumping in place with light stretching.
Also, the number of sets and reps you do should correlate with the number of years you've been in volleyball. If you have been playing for only a year, do only 1 set and 2 reps. 2-4 years means 3 sets and 8 to 10 reps. Any experience over 4 years means 3 to 5 sets and 10 reps.
You should also consult with your coach before going too far with these, but best of luck.
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So I was walking this evening and I accidently stepped into some kerosene. I just shrug it off and keep walking with my jazz hands lookin' all cool when this guy runs by and yells "That building is on fire!" So I start running towards it all like "yeah, who's your hero now?" with my jazz hands, looking cool. I get next to the firy part and my shoes are on fire randomly. Now I'm on a laptop someone gave me. What should I do?! (link)
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Use your jazz hands to grip the laptop and hit yourself in the head. Repeatedly. With any luck, it might actually force your brain to PRODUCE brain cells.
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I have a full time job, required to pay the bills, and would like to complete a meaningful degree before I die. What is the best course of action to land me a degree as a personal accomplishment? (link)
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First, make sure that you're enrolled in the right program aimed towards the degree. That's always the best place to start. After that, you need to meet with an official who can help you best get on track for the future. I always found that the counselors were especially helpful.
Since you have a full-time job (assuming you have a 9-5 occupation) then you'll need to find time to take classes, either on the weekends or nights, and check with your local community college to find the full listings and availability for classes. You could also consider night classes. The University of Missouri-Columbia, for example, offers excellent distance learning programs that could help you in pursuing your goal.
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