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my mom said she'll think about me going to a boarding school if i make a list of reasons why a boarding school is better than a public school. what are some reasons why a boarding school is better than a boarding school? i'm desperate! (link)
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I suggest that you think of the reason(s) why you wanted to go to bording school in the first place.
What makes it better than public school- whatever you can think of, just turn it into a reason.
EG
You saw it in a film and liked the look
BECOMES
Having the name of a boarding school on my CV will look impressive because so much of the public (including employers/universities, etc) are influenced by the affluent impression of boarding schools portrayed in the media.
Just dress your thoughts up a little.
If you aren't so good with your English, get a friend who's good at English and tell them all the reasons why you want to go to boarding school then get them to write them in a way that consitutes a reasoned, rational argument.
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I go with this guy who is totally sexual (lol) and of course i dont mind because, hey, I am too. And so me and him joke about stuff ALL the time, but nothing has actually happened, you know? I figured he'd be the guy who would kiss me faster than anyone, but nothing yet, because I know that he's alot of "all-talk" as people say, and really values togetherness and getting to know one another. I LOVE that about him, I love everything, but I think it's about time we had our first kiss, and I'm not sure how to go about it. It's not like either of us are shy, but I don't know what to do really. (link)
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Don't push it- the longer you let it grow, the more special it will become.
Perhaps because this openly sexual guy is displaying such a self-controlled, respectful attitude to you it is his way of signalling his intentions of a meaningful relationship..?
When the time is right things will happen- let it fall into place on its own.
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i am a f/13 well i was just wondering what kind of soap do you use to clean "down there" like regular pink bar soap, or what??
i cant buy that special soap thats made for the vaginal area, but what can i use??? (link)
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Don't clean down there.
Soap will upset the balance of bacteria and the Ph down there. Which isn't a good thing.
The vagina is self regulating. You might notice a white discharge: this is the reproductive system's way of flushing itself out naturally.
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ok i have had bad wrinkles and dark under eyes for a while now And im only 13! i have these chanel percision samples i got yesterday and started using it last night and this mornig does this wokr and is there anything else i can do any creams or anything?? no price range i will use anything (link)
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I also have this problem.
Use cold tea-bags (regular) to sooth and rejuvenate the under-eye area. Try to get more sleep, or, if you can't sleep, at least try to get more 'quality time with your eyes shut' (ie. awake with eyes closed, preferably relaxing).
Also, grate or finely chop a potato and place it on the undereye area. Leave and rinse afterwards.
Theses are my never-fail cures for when I look absolutely dreadful, I hope that they work for you.
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this might sound wicked wierd..
everytime i jump on a tramplaine i pee a little bit and its SO embarressing.. does this happen to anyone elce? and is there anything i can do about it? (besides peeing before i go one because that doesnt work) (link)
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Yes! This happened to me! I litterally wet myself on my cousins' trampoline but sprinted away before any one noticed.
I think you probably do have a weak bladder, the doctor might have some toning excercises that you could do (I know that pregnant women do the same kind of excersizes to strengthen that area).
Otherwise, just try to drink less before you go on and pee before hand (even though you say that doesn't work).
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My boyfriend just invited me to a themed party. The theme is "Time Warp" and you have to dress up from a certain time period.
Here's the problem... I have a grand total of 4 hours tomorrow to get together a costume, and I have no clothes other than jeans and t-shirts.
Does anyone have any suggestions as to how I could dress up that will be easy and relatively inexpensive to find at a mall?
My boyfriend is dressing up 50s style, by the way. (link)
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Find yourself a sheet, fashion a toga, stick a whopping great broach on the shoulder, grab some leaves, stick them on an unobtrusive hairband, put on some sandals, layer on the make-up and hope that everyone looks at your face not your costume.
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I am a 19 year old very athletic college girl. Mostly because of all the sports I do I eat an incredible amount of food. (around 6500 calories a day) Sometimes when I am with other people I find this awkward. If we eat lunch at noon, I'll be quit hungry by 3:00 or 4:00 at the latest. It leads to the standard questions I am so tired of, "Oh my God how can you still be hungry?" etc. Of course this is worse with people I don't know as well. More embarrassing is staying over at other people's places. I feel funny eatting more than twice what my host does and then being hungry later when no one else is. I'm usually very hungry for breakfast and once, before I realized, it I ate most everything in my friend's kitchen. She kept offering me things like a slice of pizza, some crab salid, etc. until there was nothing left. I feel awkward in those situations but I also find it awkward to tell people I have really big appetite, and I sometimes need snacks, and I eat a lot for breakfast etc. This never bothered my when I was living at home but now I does. I would like any advice on how to handle situations like this smoothly. (link)
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Don't let other people make you feel uncomfortable over how much you eat, though if you know that you're going to be staying at someone elses house you could try bring some shopping bags of food with you, and making sure that your host knows that they are free to eat that food too.
If you really are doing that much sport there is no point in trying to retrain your stomach or curb your appetite because your body won't be able to cope without sustenance.
Perhaps you could try cutting down on some of your sporting activities or just do little things to help give your body a break- like taking the bus occasionaly instead of walking.
Nibble often on little things and eat lots of carbohydrates because they give you lots of slow-burning energy and the fiber fills you up.
Hope this helps.
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Can you replace the earphones that you have that attach to the iPod that comes when you purcahse it? If you can, do you like call them and ask for them to send a new one or what? (link)
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By any cheapo pair and they should be compatible. Ass long as they go into the hole on the bottom of your ipod.
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I like to read, I really like the book "Holes." I have'nt seen the movie. I'm 13, what is something aproprete [sorry I can't spell] for a 13 year old girl.
Not to childish though, & something I could get at barnes and nobles, or so? (link)
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You could try going to your local bookshop and browsing the teen section, or maybe the fiction section. Read the blurbs on the backs of the books and pick one that interests you.
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No explanations please, just a straight up answer.
Is it easier to get pregnant before, during, or after your period.
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A few days before. Because you ovulate.
I suggest you don't have unprotected sex. You'll get infections and such and that's just icky let me tell you.
Unless you want to get pregnant- just go at it as often as you can.
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Can you give me the low down of sigfigs? I do not want any nonsense answers, please.
Thanks a ton. (link)
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I don't know if you still need help on this, but I know the answer so I'll tell you-
basically when people talk about sig figs they're refering to the first three figures of a number; the significant ones. Numbgers after that are unsignificant.
For example,
98.763333333333
Draw an imaginary line after the third number (if you're looking for three sig figs. Otherwise adjust accordingly):
98.7/63333333333
now, just look at the number immediately behind your imaginary line. In this case it's a 6.
If the number after your imaginary line is a five or ABOVE, round the last number before your line UP. If it's BELOW five, round it DOWN.
So the 7 before the line would become an 8, since 6 is ABOVE 5.
So the answer is 98.8 (to 3 sig. figs.)
This method will work, no matter how many significant figures you are using.
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Hi. I'm 13/f
My problem is that My mom is really into christianity and all that stuff, but lately I've been getting into witchcraft.(yes, I know the bible says it's an abomination against God) My mom doesn't know, and so she still takes me to church with her every sunday.but whenever I'm in church, I feel like I'm getting a lecture or something like that. She's so into it, she sent me to private school because of the "Moral Values" of it. the truth is, all the kids there are pretty much the same as they would be in public school. We all cuss, some of us smoke and a few of us drink.I mean, I believe in god, but I also believe in spells. I've seen them work before and have succesfully done some. I'm not really sure what to do. Any help??? (link)
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You are noy so young that you don't know your own mind. Whatever your Mother's beliefs, you are entirely free to choose your own.
There are many different paths of spirituality- and perhaps they all lead to the same place?
While you needn't follow someone else path, most religeons have a core of wisdom and truth.
Walk your own path and listen to the higher powers (whatever they are, or if there are any at all) and follow your heart and your soul. Mix and match if you want.
In my oppinion witch craft is not an abomination against God, magic is not unholy. Magic is part of God, part of God's creation and you only have to look around you at the sky and the trees (and people!) to see it. In my oppinion, witches are just people who know these things. There is such a thing as a christian witch, you know. You look into it (try searching google).
However, in your rush to find your way, don't forget your mother. Try not to attack her beliefs- they're just as valid as yours are. If she finds out (or, hopefully, you tell her) explain to her that although you feel differently than she does that you respect her beliefs. Ask her to respect yours. Tell her that you love her no matter what. She may get angry, or upset, but remember that it's because she loves you and is concerned for you. She doesn't want you to fall into what she sees as the pits of eternal damnation.
If you want to find out more about witchcraft, try reading the book "Progressive Witchcraft" by Gavin Bone and Janet Farrar (if you can get hold of it) or looking at the site www.wtichvox.com.
I hope this helps you, and I hope that you learn something about yourself.
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what does it mean when someone says you're blind? (not literally, obviously) they think they're so wise and stuff and when you ask them what they mean they say "you'll know later" (link)
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Goodness knows! They sound like jerks. If they were going to friendly they would explain. Ignore them or try to say something equally cryptic back- like "...yeah, and maybe one day you'll see what's right in front of your face" in a mutter as they walk away.
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does anyone know any SHAMPOOS and CONDITIONERS (not straightners, or not any sort of heat styling) that make your hair straight besides the purple sunsilk and herbal essences dangerously straight? because those don't work for me. thanks in advance! (link)
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Try using a 'moisture replenishing' shampoo (it should say those exact words on the bottle)- a value-style suppermarket one will do and a conditioner (again supermarket brand will do.
Wash your hair and then leave the conditioner in for the recomended time.
Dont style your hair with heated appliances, except, possibly, a hairdryer, and you will find that it dries naturally sleek and quite alot straighter.
As your hair grows and you have the damaged shafts trimmed off you should find that your hair becomes straighter, since it is a damaged hair folicle which causes a curl or a wave.
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Hi.I am a 20 year old female.
about 11 months ago I ended a 2 year relationship with someone I really loved. I could not have asked for a better relationship. I was devastated when He broke up with me out of nowhere. I gave the breakup a few months to try to heal, but within 6 months of breaking up with the first boy, I relucktantly began dating another male who I thought was a short term fling. 5 months later we are still dating. He says he thinks he loves me and thinks about me all the time. I don't feel the same way. I've broken up with him 2 times because I am not really sure that he is the type of boyfriend I want. The first time only lasted 2 days because he made me feel so guilty for breaking up. The second time was 2 weeks ago and lasted for about a week. then he came back to me and said all the right things to get me to want to be with him. While We were broken up, I finally got to spend time with my amazing friend, whom I had a big crush on for about a year. I continue to spend time with him now even though we are just friends, I know he likes me and I like him back. Last night he told me that he loved me. I'm so confused and my head is spinning because I know that I could never be with the 3rd guy since I don't agree that he has cheated on almost all his gfs. I don't think I could trust him as much as I want to. My current bf is just sort of there, I still love my ex, and my friend is really confusing. Could you please give me some advice on how to sort this mess out? I would appreciate it.
thank you. (link)
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As good as your relationship was, there must have been problems leading to your break-up, even if you couldn't see them.
The second guy seems to be a rebound fling gone to far. If you don't know how you feel about him you shouldn't be going out with him. Put him out of his misery. You can't go out with someone because you feel sorry for them (well, you can, but it's not very nice for either of you).
And as for the third guy- you say he says he loved you, but that he's cheated on all his ex's. Is he a user? Is he just trying to reel you in? Or is he really, really confused about who he wants to be with. Either way, he doesn't sound like relationship material. You'd be better off playing it cool for now- that's not to say that you can never go out with guy number three, but perhaps you might find someone better?
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My 3 best friends and I have been best friends for 2 years now and we're extremely close. But here lately one of our friends Kim has been saying a lot of lies like to get one mad at the other. I love her to death but this year she's gotten pretty stuck up and its gotten so bad where none of us call her back when she calls us because we dont believe anything that comes out of her mouth. I dont want to loose her as a friend because I love her i really do. Should the rest of us comfront her and let her know about all the lies we've caught her in? (I dont want her to think we're attacking her or anything) i mean what should we do?
Please help!! (link)
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Don't confront her!
Talk to her one-on-one and let her know how much she means to all three of you and that the group wouldn't be the same without her.
She may just be insecure- lying can be a form of attention seeking. Don't try to catch her out in her lies, it'll make her feel worse.
Be understanding and you'll all be closer for it.
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i have a guitar at home. i don't know if it's in tune or not, but i don't really mind too much. i wanna learn how to play it, but i don't know how to start. anybody please help me...? thanks in advance. (link)
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open yellow pages. Try:
music
teachers
etc
until you find a guitar teacher.
Pay him or her to teach you.
Or just mess about with it until you get the hang of it (it's bound to happen sometime).
Oh, and tune it- it'll be easier for other people to listen to it then.
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ok well some of my freinds have started to act like im not there. and well they would tell me everything and now they tell me nothing. my ? is ... should i just stop hanging aroud them???? help (link)
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If you've known these people for a long time and feel a real connection with them try to talk things through with them. Give it some time and a chance. It may well be a misunderstanding of some kind.
If they're friends of the superficial 'we sit together in art because we have no one else to sit next to' variety, have a word with one of them (the one that you are friendliest with) and see what happens. If the problem doesn't go away, just ignore them (in a civil and polite kind of way) until they start speaking to you again.
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In art class, we were assigned a project. We had to pick a subject and make a piece of art about it. There had to be meaning behind the piece of art. I've chosen the topic of self-injury. The piece of art we create can be 3-d or 2-d. Basically, anything we want. But, I'm fresh out of ideas. Anyone have any? (link)
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hhhmmm, not to squash your creativity, but it doesn't sound like a very pleasant topic.
If you don't have very many ideas then perhaps you're not finding it inspiring. How about trying something else-
I'm midway through my (UK) art GCSE and in one project I decided to illustrate my depression using a dark, melodramatic, muted landscape: foresty and tied in with mythology.
You could do creepy without the cutting...
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