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Hi my name is Amanda im 13 and for this christmas im planing on asking my Mom if i could get my toung pirced.I know it will be a yes cause she took me once but i chickend out im really scared that it will hurt but its so worth it.I was hopeing that you could maybe tell me how 2 keep it clean and help stop the paint if i have some..Pls write back under my yahoo e-mail candyray21@yahoo.com thank you so much for ur help...

Hey! Wow,13 is really young to get your tongue pierced!I was 18 when I did!Hehe But it really doesn't hurt nearly as bad as you think.It's very quick,and it's over before you know it.Kind of a quick pinch.Your tongue will be swollen,and it will ache.The best thing to do for the aching is just plain old tylenol.They'll tell you to suck on ice cubes to help keep the swelling at a minimum,and it DOES help.Don't eat anything with salt for those first few days!Trust me,now THAT is pain!!Hehe To keep it clean,they should recommend a mouthwash and this product that is essentially benzoyl peroxide.For the life of me I can NOT remember the brand name,but they'll tell you at the piercing place.They tell you how many times a day,but you periodically rinse with the mouthwash,and put a couple drops of the benzoyl peroxide solution right around the ball of the tongue ring and let it foam up,it's just cleaning it and fighting off any chance of infection.The most important thing is to go to a clean,reputable place.They'll tell you all of this,and you can watch them take all of the tools and the tongue ring out of sterile packaging,so you know it's clean!If you have any more questions,feel free to write me,ok?Take care!

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I am 17 and going to the gynecologist for the first time within the next couple weeks. I'm not sexually, just going to get on the pill for my period. I was wondering what to expect and all the procedures that they do while im there. And which should I pick - a male or female doctor? Any other tips? Thanks.

Well,since you're already nervous about it,which is totally normal,it's probably best to try and get a female doctor.If that's not possible,you have EVERY right to ask that a female nurse be present during your exam.A lot of doctors offices now have flyers on the walls that state that you can do that.

As for the exam,if it's just a routine exam,like a pap test and basic checkup,which it should be since you're just getting put on the pill to help regulate your period,the doc will probably start out by just asking you questions about your medical history(like any medicines you're on,etc.),if you're sexually active,the date of your last period,how regular your periods are,stuff like that.Typically the nurse gets your height and weight,checks your blood pressure,usually has you give a urine sample,and just asks you again what you're there for.They'll give you the good old paper gown and ask you to take off your clothes(yes even your bra and undies),put on the gown and wait for the doc.

Once the doc is in there,they use an instrument,sometimes called a speculum.It sounds hilarious but it truly does look like a little duck bill,haha!! ;) They scoot you down on the table,insert the object,which may feel a little tight and uncomfortable,but trust me,it's real quick,plus they cover you with a gown or cloth so you don't see anything going on down there.They look in there real quick to make sure everything is normal,and then they may do a breast exam.For that,you basically just lay back,and the doctor will feel around your breasts to check for any lumps or abnormalities.After that,you're pretty much set to go!It's kinda scary at first since you don't know what to expect,but that's really all it is.It's quick and painless,no biggie!You'll do just fine!!If you wanna know anything elsemaybe something more particular,feel free to ask me!Hope I helped to put your mind at ease a little! :)

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im 5'7" and i weigh like 110. im really thin and i have trouble finding jeans. whenever i find some that are the right length theyre too baggy and stuff... i shop at wet seal, forever 21 --abercrombie sux so dont tell me to go there--any other stores where i can find relatively inexpensive jeans that have a lot of sizes? thanks

Well,I have a similar problem.I'm real short (4'10) and really thin too,so if I find them to fit in the waist,they're too long!So I feel ya! Try Rave,Deb,Aeropostale,and Delia's.Also check out your department stores,brands like Mudd and Paris Blues have a lot of different sizes and cuts.Victoria's Secret catalog is a great place to look for jeans because they have SO many different inseams,sizes,styles,and ways to customize them to best fit you.Also check out the Alloy catalog or website for jeans by Mudd,Paris Blues,Bubblegum,etc. in all different sizes and inseams.Hope this helps you out some!Lemme know what you find!! :)

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okay i know this has been one of the questions on here but i was wondering what kind of hair gel do you girls use to scrunch your hair up to make it look curly/wavy cuz i have tried alot of stuff and my hair doesn't stay like it for awhile or it dries up a lil bit..i hate high

Well,I have naturally curly hair so it's a little different for me,BUT I do have to scrunch my hair to make it look wavy and get that certain type of curl.You wanna moisturize your hair so that it doesn't dry out from products and/or the heat and humidity,so wash with a moisturizing shampoo.Use a conditioner,but make sure it's a moisturizing one,and don't over do it!As soon as you get outta the shower,apply an anti-frizz serum.A great one is John Frieda's Frizz Ease Hair Serum(I call it a miracle in a bottle!lol).To scrunch your hair there are two really good products you should try.One is Aussie Sprunch Spray,it's good for a really light hold.Just spray it into your hair as your scrunching your hair with your fingers.The other one I recommend is Pantene Pro-V Curl Enhancing Mousse.It's GREAT and it smells yummy!Hehe Just squeeze a quarter size drop into your hand(a little more if you have really long and/or thick hair),rub it between your hands,and work it into your hair while you're scrunching it.A friend of mine taught me this trick:Since it's usually best to let your hair air-dry for more curl effect,wrap your hair into 2 Princess Leia style buns on each side of your head,using a scrunchie.Then take a third scrunchie,and tie and wrap those 2 buns together.Sleep on it and in the morning,take out the scrunchies,turn your head upside down,and finger comb the curls.I hope this helps!!Lemme know! :)

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i am so sad because my dog just got run over by my neighboor like 2 hours ago! she was my best friend and her name is raz and i cant but just think she is going to be gone forever i will never be able to see her again! i am amuzed that this happend!:`( please help me try and get over this i need tons of HELP PLEASE HELP ME!! write back as soon as you can please!

Awww I'm sorry to hear that! I'm so sorry for your loss sweetie! I know how it feels.I had 2 cats,1 I got when I was 6,the other I got when I was 9.Last September,a couple weeks before my 21st b-day I lost my first kitty,Murphy,to a rare colon disease.It was one of the hardest things I've ever had to deal with.On May 2nd,I lost my second kitty,Casey,to liver disease. So I lost them both only 7 months apart. I know what a terrible pain it is,it just rips your heart out!It's so gut-wreching.Just know that Raz is ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS with you,she's in your heart,and she's always there watching over you.I wish there was a magic word I could tell you that would make it all better,but there isn't.Everyone always says it and it seems like,yea right sure,but it is true that time will heal your heart.You'll never forget Raz,and you'll have your bad days where you catch yourself crying.But with time,it WILL get easier,I promise.My heart and prayers are with you.If you ever need someone to talk to,my inbox is always open! ;)

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I have this weird question ...
You know many of the singers out there are born into being famous. Well what about the other singers out there who weren't..how did they become famous?!?
*Jacquelyn

Well,if by being born into fame you mean certain singers who are related to other singers(i.e. Whitney Houston being Dionne Warwick's cousin,Ashlee Simpson being Jessica's little sis,Omarion being Marques Houston's little bro,etc),that one is just a given,it's the old,knowing the right people.

Other singers all have different stories.Some have family or friends who recognized their talent early and put them in vocal training,dance lessons,etc. and then went so far as to move away to NY or California in order to find an agent,manager,and get a demo cut in order to be shopped around to labels.

Others have gone the route of making themselves known on the local circuit,meaning performing in church,at local talent shows,festivals,any chance they could get. And there are some who just were in the right place at the right time,they were able to meet an industry big-wig and get noticed fairly quickly.Most of the time tho,you're looking at a lot of hard work and tiredless effort.I think you'll find that all the singers today have such different stories on how they were discovered!I hope this answers your question hunnie,any more,you know where to find me!! :)

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could someone please tell me the song name and who its by and if its not a song please tell me thanks:
And I know that I should probably just let go, because I know that it wont work out and everyone tells me that. So I try to convice myelf that its better off that way without him... But then I'll think of him and remember his smile that makes me melt and I cant imangine myself with anyone else and no matter how hard it will be, I want to be with him

A part of you has grown in me, together forever we shall be...never apart..maybe in distance but not in the heart

The sparkle in your eye put the stars to shame.

The first time I saw you was the last time I saw my heart

The best feeling in the world is to be millions of miles away and still be able to picture his eyes

That can't eat, can't sleep, reach for the stars over the fence, world series kind of love

Hmmm...it seems to me like either a bunch of quotes or a mix of various song lyrics. I'm sorry I can't help you anymore-BUT I can tell you that it's NOT Celine Dion's "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face"(originally sung by Roberta Flack).My mom has ALL her(Celine's)albums,plays them constantly,plus I just looked up the words to it and that's not it! I'm sorry! :(

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i havent got my period yet and i want to try on a tampon to c wat it feels like and my friend said u can like get a disease or sumthing??
so i was wundering cen i try on a tampon??

Yes,you can try on a tampon to see what it feels like.It's not gonna MAKE you start your period or anything!You're only curious.The disease your friend is talking about is TSS or Toxic Shock Syndrom,which comes from wearing tampons CONSTANTLY!And there have now been tests showing that the odds of getting TSS aren't as high as they've been made out to be in the past.My only advice would be to try and use some type of lubricant.At the VERY VERY least,dab a little vasiline or baby oil down there first.Inserting a dry tampon,when there's no moisture or lubricant down there is not something you'd wanna try!Depending upon how old you are,you may have a little natural moisture down there already,and that would be fine!It's all pretty much trial and error,with both tampons and pads.You'll find out all of that more when you get your period.Hope this helped!If you have anymore questions,don't be shy or hesitant to write me! :)

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ok so for the 4th im going to this crazy party..there will be alcohol..firewors..etc. of course we dont want any of our parents to come pick us up from this party because we will be too tipsy plus it will be too late...we are thinking of calling a taxi to take us home..my dad works the nightshift so he wont be home and my mom almost always falls asleep early..do you think if we had the taxi drop me off at the bottom of the hill from where i live ( a country road) and turn its headlights off so nobody will be awaken by me..think it wwill work out? if my mom is laying in bed and is awake by chance..and she asks why im home so late i can just say because my friends family were out at this 4th of july fireworks display 45 minutes away and thats why im late (1 am im thnkin of being home)

tips on staying calm when tipsy?
tips on not drinking too much? i just wanna get a lil buzzed
if you dont like my plan what is yours?

Well,it's usually good to have a DD(Designated Driver),if you're too young to drive,maybe you have an older sibling or cousin(like I did) that you trust to come and get you,get you home in one piece,and not tell your rents!The cab thing-I'm leary about that,since the driver is a stranger and you may be tipsy,at night,on a country road,you don't know WHAT they're capable of!Also,if you can,staying the night at this house where you'll be partying is a good idea too.That way nobody risks driving drunk or getting caught.If you wanna do that-just call home and say "hi mom,i'm sorry for calling late but i wanted to check in with you,let you know i'm alright.since it's so late and all,and we're beat,i was just gonna stay here for the night if that's cool with you.that way i won't wake you comin in the house and you'll know that i'm someplace safe and sleepin."! NOW,if you stay at this place,you make sure that it's cool with the adult or owner of the house/apartment.Your rents may just check on you when you least expect it-so be sure you honestly have a place to safely stay.

As for safe drinking tips:
*NEVER leave your drink unattended!!And if you do,don't go back to it and drink it!Just get a whole new drink!

*Don't mix too many drinks,ESPECIALLY the fruity tropical type drinks,that will make you sicker MUCH faster than others.And mixing a bunch of different drinks-just say hello to a hangover and throwin up! :(

*NEVER drink on an empty stomach!You will get drunk much faster,and you will also be REALLY sick! SO not pleasant.

*Know your limits.If you're feeling a little buzzed and "happy",leave it at that.Never put yourself in a position where you're unaware of your surroundings,or you're starting to feel strange.Always make sure you remain aware and in control of the situation.

*Don't share a drink with someone you don't know!It's cool to share with a best friend or something,but NEVER EVER with someone you don't know!Just politely say "naw that's ok,i'm cool thanks"! And if someone offers to get you a drink,always make sure to SEE them poor it,so you know there's no chance they could slip anything into your drink.

*If you find yourself getting a little TOO hyper and "happy",try excusing yourself into the restroom,and splash your face with some cold water.Take a minute to sit alone,take some deep,slow breaths,and allow your mind and body to relax.So long as you haven't had that much to drink,like you say you don't want to,you should be just fine.

*Lastly,if you are a little tipsy,and you recognize that,don't put yourself into a position where you are alone with a person you don't know and "things" could happen.If you avoid the situation all together,nothing bad should happen.

Nothing wrong with drinking a little and having fun at a party,so long as you're smart and safe about it.Hope I don't sound too motherly here,lol,and I hope I helped some.Since I don't know how old you are some of these things vary with your age and your size(weight & height).I AM 21 so if ya wanna ask anything else about these kinda things feel free to write me!Be safe and HAVE FUN!! :) P.S. If ya wanna hide alcohol on your breath,pack plenty of gum,breath mints and breath strips! ;)

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ok this goes all the way back to 2 years ago. sorry if this is long but it*s pretty important to me. there was this guy (his name was steven) and i realllly liked him! i was in 8th grade @ the time and we were supposed to go to the 8th grade dance together, we liked each other but weren*t in a relationship (we kind of acted like we were though, and both of us had told each other that we liked each other). so then one day i got an instant message from him saying he didn*t want to go to the dance with me anymore b*c he liked one of my good friends caitlin. i was heartbroken b*c i really had fallen for him (gay sounding .. i know). so i hated him for a while. and eventually i met another guy. he was sweet and gorgeous and everything. but then the first guy (steven) got surgery and my friend MADE me go see him in the hospital. ofcourse i completely fell for him again. i remember leaving trying so hard to tell myself it was nothing but then when he called me later i couldn*t help it. so like a complete bitch i just broke things off with the new guy without even giving him a reason. so me and him grew really close again and what i didn*t know is that my very best friend liked him too. when she told me taht i didn*t know what to do, he assured me he didn*t like her and she promised me that she wanted me to be with him. we finally .. made our relationship "official" or whatever you would want to call it.. and by that point i was completely 100% inlove with him. as soon as we did my best friend turned on me, and ofcourse dragged several of our other friends into it. everything was so gay i got so many prank calls, girls iming me and telling me how much they hated me and i was a horrible person and stuff. i hated it but i always thought i*d have steven to rely back on. well he couldn*t take what people were saying, and dumped me. when we broke up it was mid-summer .. and he promised me that his feelings hadn*t and never would change .. and he knew we would get back together when our relationship was stronger, b*c right now he thought we would have to much of a chance of hurting each other. and like and idiot i beleived him. i followed him all summer long with the idea that he actually cared about me. finally after being walked on and lead on all summer long i finally blew up on him and stuff. that was exactly last summer .. ever since then i haven*t been in a successful relationship .. i haven*t even really been able to care about someone. my self esteem is horrible b*c i*m realizing that the only person i ever really cared about like that cares more what people think about him then what he did of me. i remember what it felt like to be "in love" and i would do anything for it again .. but i don*t even feel like i*m worth it anymore.

sorry that i wrote so much but that*s something that bothers me everyday. if you have aim IM me on kRaZi BoUt 80z if you have time b*c i think you have really good advice and i*d like to really talk to you and stuff. thanks so much

Hey sweetpea!Thanks so much for the compliment,that feels good to hear!I think we may have talked before cuz your IM name sounds VERY familiar! Ok,first of all you have absolutely NO reason at ALL to feel that you aren't worthy of being loved and being in a real and good relationship.Right now that's just your still unhealed heart telling you that.I've been down this road before,and I know exactly how you're feeling.It's like no matter how hard you try to get interested in another guy,your heart and some unexplainable feeling inside of you just won't let you let go of that past guy.First loves are a BITCH to get over-plain and simple! Ok,it sounds like this Steven likes to think he's a player when in all actuality we're talking about a LITTLE BOY here.He thought he was sooo smooth by dumping you for your friend(who by the way is SO not your friend!A true friend doesn't hurt their friends like that,so she needs to go-if she hasn't already!).Then "romeo" used the sympathy ploy to sweet talk his way back into your heart-because he knew he could. He probably saw this other guy you were seeing as a threat.Cuz,if you were seeing another guy then his chance to just call you up whenever he wanted or just get back with you whenever he wanted became basically non-existant!So he's thinkin,hey I've got to get her to get this guy outta here!Ya know?

As for this "very best friend"...yea-she obviously had alterior motives.A tried and true best friend would never just say to her bff "hey i like your crush/boyfriend"!If she was going to do that she should've been prepared to sit down and talk this out with you rather than just vocalizing her feelings and leaving it at that.The fact that she drug all those other girls into it says to me that she can't fight her own battles on her own,and is really just a chicken!I wouldn't worry myself about the calls and the IM's.That's just so juvenile,and it shows her true colors.You can always block IM's and not answer the phone if you don't recognize the number so you can avoid the dramafest ;).It wouldn't surprise me one bit to find out that Steven was behind all that too.What a lame reason to break up with someone!Sounds to me like he was just looking for an easy out and he knew all the right words to say to you JUST INCASE he wanted to hook back up with you in the future!He really isn't worth all the hurt sweetie!

I wouldn't give any of these people the time of day!I know that right now you feel like you'll never meet a guy who hugs you like he did,or who makes you laugh like he did.But you know what,you WILL!Only this time he'll be BETTER than that guy!And so when Steven comes back and wants to get back with you,here's your chance to turn HIM down!!I find that love comes when you least expect it.Who knows,you may date several guys over the next couple years who won't work out.But you know what,that's all just practice for when you do meet that right guy.You're really young and you've got a LOT of experiences ahead of you.I feel that the second you stop looking for love and stop being in love with the idea of "being in love",it'll happen.

So hang out with your friends and have fun,maybe get a part time job if you don't already have one.When school starts up again,get involved in some clubs and programs.You'd be amazed how much guys start to notice you when you're busy and havin fun and enjoying life.

So hunnie,keep smilin and keep that head up!!You're so worth it,and those other people,are so NOT! ;) If you ever wanna talk to me,catch me on AIM @ AnGeLbAbY51529! I hope I helped you out in SOME way!!! :)

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hey-
i was lookin at your column and took a look at your pics. and wow. for one you are a beuatiful person. and damn your boy danny is lookin good. haha. (for a younger dude, hes hot... lol. mad lady's mackin on him). yeah, know that i feel like a dumbass for saying that, im out.
peace babes

Awww thank you!! That's really sweet of you! Hehe,yea Danny's a cutie!! ;) Don't feel like a dumbass,there's no reason to! :)

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okay my guy friend and i were suppose to spend yesterday together but we didn't cuz he didn't call me. he is not a dependable person. so today in the hall he said hi and i ignored him. was that the right thing to do? and does anyone have any ideas on what i should say to him or what should i do?

Well,since you know he's not a dependable person,it really shouldn't come as much of a shock!But since guys sometimes require being hit over the head before they understand something,the silent treatment isn't always the best thing.Just ask him how come he flaked on your plans yesterday.And if you feel like he might have done it on purpose say something like "You know,if you don't wanna hang out with me,I'd rather you just let me know instead of ditching me". Just try not to sound stand-offish and bitchy about it,as mad as you may be.Because if you sound that way,the odds are increased that he will respond the same way-rudely!Just ask him what's up!Hope this helps ya out hun! ;)

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ok me and my boyfriend hve been together a while. and we hve done most everything but, sex. alot of my friends hve already had sex. i know some people might say im too young but me and my boyfriend love each other and i know we are both physically and emotionally ready. well he comes over often but everytime im on my period [ kinda wierd? ] but we both hve tlked about this.. and sometimes i want to and others im jus like idk.. but i think i am ready but im so scared i might get pregnant but most people i know of hve had sex and used a condom and hve not got pregnant. seriously what are the chances. do you think im ready? and how would i let him know while we are together that i want to..? PLEASE DONT SAY IM NASTY OR NETHING IM REALLY NOT! please answer asap

First of all,you're definitely not nasty so don't think that!BUT,the fact that you would worry or think others would see you as nasty is kind of a sign that you might not be ready yet.Also,since you say yourself that you're kinda iffy about it sometimes.When the time is right,you will just know it.Physically,mentally,and emotionally,you will know it.As far as protection,you're right you definitely want to use condoms.But I would also check into getting on some form of birth control.Whether it's the pill,the shot,or the patch.If you don't want to tell your mom and go to a gyno,go to a clinic like Planned Parenthood(www.plannedparenthood.com for locations and more info).It's best to take advantage of all the options of protection available to you.It sounds your boyfriend is patient and understanding about it,which is a very good thing.Just don't rush things,when it's meant to happen it will.It's hard to explain,but as I said,when the time is right and you're both ready,you will know.I hope this helps some. :)

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i know this is a crazy question...should you curl your eye lashes before or after putting on mascara?

Definitely before!The curler will give them shape,and then the mascara helps to hold that shape in place,and define your lashes!

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i'm trying to name my new kitten that i got a few days ago.
She's a simease mix, does anyone have a good name to name her? ( It's a girl! )

Well,my aunt had a siamese cat that she named Frankie after Frank Sinatra since he was nicknamed 'old blue eyes',and siamese cats have blue eyes!I just got a new kitten too and I went against EVERYONE and named her Olivia(I call her Liv or Livvy)!Everyone thought that was too much like I was naming a human baby!LoL If you have any favorite singers or actresses,or maybe a character in a movie's name.You can always check out those baby name sites,they have great ideas!There are even sites with CAT names!You can browse thru and see what you like.I always like cutesy names like Sophie,Lily,etc.I have another kitty named Casey and I lost my baby girl Murphy back in Sept. I hope somewhere in all my gibberish you got SOME ideas!!Hahaha!Let me know what you decide! :)

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I really want to buy a vibrator... but I don't know where to go. I am 16 years old, and do not want one shipped to me, I want to go to a store. I was wondering, do I have to go to a sex store or are there any other stores that sell them?

~Kristin

Well,the stores that specialize in that kinda thing won't even let you buy if you're under 18!You can try Spencers or Frederick's of Hollywood.The only other way I know is by ordering them.Maybe take a trusted adult female with you like a big sister,cousin,older friend.That way you can go to some of the stores that you can't purchase from,but THEY can do it for you!Hehehe! Hope this helps ya out! ;)

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Hey I realized my friend sorta WANTS to have sex and she is only 13, shes not going to have it, its just she wants to. I was on her computer and saw alot of porn websites, is this normal for a 13 year old??
I rate high!

Yea,it's normal!! At that age you're naturally curious!You kinda can't help it,your hormones are all outta whack!Nature's pretty much against you!LoL But no,it's normal.The only time you should worry is if she becomes obsessed with the porno.Like,if she starts flaking out on plans to chill with you and other friends,seems to be spending a LOT of time on the comp or watching TV to find a movie late at night,if she's overall growing distant from everyone.That's when you worry.As long as she realizes that at her age she is WAY too young to handle all that comes with a sexual relationship,and she only occassionally looks at porn sites,she's ok.It's a part of growing up! I hope this helped some! :)

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ok well i like this guy. i dont know if he has a girl friend. he always says hi to me and gives me hugs. and were both like involved with singing adn stuff at school so we like sing songs together and stuff. and he kissed me on the cheek once when he was leaving somewhere. and he asked for my cell phone number. and once he tried to hook up with me. stupidly i didnt know and didnt even open my mouth! ha ha. anyway i wanna know if he likes me. and if he does then what should i do? should i ask him out, or wait for him to ask me out, or ask a friend to ask him to go out with me? i am really confused and i really like him. please help!

Well,it sounds to me like this boy has done just about everything short of painting a big neon sign on his forehead!! Ha! I think the odds that he likes you are pretty good.Why don't you just start hanging out more after school? Like,while you're in class or in the halls,casually ask him "Hey you wanna catch a movie or get a bite to eat this weekend?". If you'd rather get it over with and just find out flat out does he like you--ask him!!!If you're too shy or embarassed(which you shouldn't be)to ask him in person,slip him a note in class.You say you're both into music,so maybe burn a CD with a song on it that reminds you of him,a song about liking someone and wondering if they like you too.Then slip the CD to him in class!It's a cutesy little spin on it!No matter what method you choose,I think you're guaranteed an answer!!Just be sure not to let this guy,and this opportunity to slip thru your hands!Best of luck sweetie! ;)

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I have dark brown hair, it kind of looks black. People say I can't dye it blonde, but I kind of want to since people believe they can stop me. My skin has a natural tan, if that matters. My friend said I could dye my eyebrows to match. What do you think?

It's all gonna depend on your skin tone,and what shade of blonde you can handle.I have very dark brown hair naturally,and once made the mistake of going blonde and bleaching my eyebrows to match!!OMG,I was so horrified I wouldn't come out of the house for weeks *flashbacks*...LoL anyway,my skin was too fair to pull off blonde hair,but you might be able to.I would go and talk to a stylist,they know best as to what will look good on you.If you can't go blonde,you can always add large blonde chunks or streaks!Hope this helps! :)

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ok well,this is sorta a love life thing, but i dont know it has to do with singing. so i was alone after school in the gym and i was shooting hoops waiting for my boyfriend to pick me up and i didnt know my friend was behind me, so i started singing, and then i shot the ball and when it came back down and i got the rebound, i turned around and he was standing there, and i was like really embarrased, even though he said i was a terrific singer. the only person i can sing in front of is my boyfriend, who also says im a good singer. but i dont know, im really afraid to sing in front of people.

I can totally relate.I LOVE to sing and those who have heard me,tell me I'm good.But getting me to sing in front of people is a whole other story!!!My mom told me one day that she catches me singing around the house all the time.Which,sometimes I do it and I don't even realize it!Since I want to be a singer,I have to work on getting over this shyness.So what I started doing was singing in front of my parents,but not to where they were sitting there staring at me waiting for me to sing!I told them I was going to sing and just had them go on about their business,not looking at me,but listening to me.Eventually,I worked my way up to being able to sing TO them!Also,try taping yourself singing,and then have a family member or close friend listen to it and see what they think.It's easy to sing in all the subtle ways to get people to hear you do it,like singing in the shower,in the car,while you're cleaning your room,etc. It sounds like you must be a good singer,so have confidence in yourself and try not to make it so it's so stuffy and serious,lighten up and losen up.That way,you'll be having fun and people can really hear you sing!!Hope this helps sweetheart-if youneed anything feel free to write me in my inbox! :)

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