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I'm 5'11. i have a 31" waist. I"m looking for a short plain black dress, not super tight, but not loose....i can't seem to find one in any stores around me...can anyone help?! (link)
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Have you tried Newport News? It's at newport-news.com and I found a couple of black dresses there:
http://www.newport-news.com/shop/product_single.aspx?style_id=39165273&index=2&gp_coll_id=9&gp_cat_id=1649&nav_cat_id=1686&category_id=7660
http://www.newport-news.com/shop/product_single.aspx?style_id=37796273&index=24&gp_coll_id=9&gp_cat_id=1649&nav_cat_id=1686&category_id=7660
http://www.newport-news.com/shop/product_single.aspx?style_id=37780273&index=28&gp_coll_id=9&gp_cat_id=1649&nav_cat_id=1686&category_id=7660
http://www.newport-news.com/shop/product_single.aspx?style_id=39665273&index=102&gp_coll_id=9&gp_cat_id=1649&nav_cat_id=1686&category_id=7660
http://www.newport-news.com/shop/product_single.aspx?style_id=36208273&index=136&gp_coll_id=9&gp_cat_id=1649&nav_cat_id=1686&category_id=7660
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I'm a senior in high school. Just finished my very last college application last week.
Most colleges I applied to were either Ivies or almost as (if not equally) selective / prestigious.
But I've been thinking. Schools like these tend to put enormous pressure on their students (does Cornell REALLY have the highest suicide rate or is that just myth?). Now, I KNOW my chances of getting into any Ivy are slim to none, so I probably shouldn't even be worrying about this, but.. is four years of stress really worth it? I mean, for the most part, a Bachelors from Harvard and a Bachelors from a state university only really differ in ... the name of the school. Yes, it can get you ahead in getting a job, but it won't KEEP you ahead. And yes, of course it'd be nice to not be surrounded by complete idiots for the next four years of my life (though there are idiots everywhere).
Is it worth it?
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One thing you should consider is that Ivies and other really prestigious schools generally cost a lot more than Such-and-such State University. If your family can afford to pay, or if you know you will get a lot of financial aid (and Ivies don't give merit aid) that is not an issue.
I think, if you are intelligent, driven and dedicated, you can get as much out of a state school as an Ivy. Consider that a lot of state schools have honors colleges, so you can still go to classes with really smart, driven people.
Consider also that there are a lot of smaller, lesser known colleges that provide a great education and are populated by very smart people, they just don't have the big name brand that Ivies do. I went to one of those schools and had the greatest time there, and I don't think it could have been any better if the school had been called Cornell or Princeton instead of Hendrix.
Of course, since you're done filing all your apps, your question is a little late. Unless you want to look into schools with rolling admissions, or take a gap year and re-apply later, you're kind of stuck now.
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My girlfriend and I both believe she has the symptoms of depression. Her sleeping schedule can never remain stable and she typically sleeps an average of 14 hours a day, more or less. She's home a lot since she's currently unemployed and has had no luck with jobs she's applied for. She doesn't really have any friends locally since she moved here a year ago. She basically just has me and my family. I've been trying my best to help her, but being the only one working, my time during the day is limited too.
What makes matters worse is, i'm making barely enough to make ends meet and neither of us have health insurance. I've looked up local clinics and plan on calling in the next couple of days to see if we can get any free services.
I guess what i'm posting to ask about is advice from other people who have gone through or have been very close to someone who is depressed. Should we turn immediately to prescription drugs? Personally, I've always been one who turns to medication as a last resort. I can't speak for her though, but if I can offer any input or ideas, i'd like to. I've considered things such as maybe taking short walks together in the morning before I go to work and in the afternoon when I get home, trying to help her out more in seeking work, and basically anything to keep her brain busy and prevent her from just mulling around all day. Like I said, these are all things i've considered and nothing i've executed yet since i'd like input.
Anything you can offer would be helpful. I'm just seeking out first hand knowledge or someone knowledgeable on the matter. Thanks in advance! (link)
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If you go to a clinic most likely they are going to give you drugs. I think they're overprescribed, but I also know they work sometimes when nothing else does. The best thing is to get both anti-depressant drugs AND counseling. If you can find a clinic that provides both at no or low cost, that would be the best thing. Unfortunately a lot of them will only provide a certain number of free sessions. But the important thing is to be proactive. It's good your GF has you for support and that she knows something is wrong -- admitting a problem is the first step.
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This is it. My depression this year has doubled (if that's even possible) and I really need to see my doctor about it, only that I don't like my doctor because I think that he is a dick. And most medications I've heard of requires you to be 18 and I'm only 16. I know that excercising is an alternatives but I don't have time to go out (and I'm not even loud to). I'm always busy with school work but when I'm out I tae alternatives like stairs, etc.
I don't know what I'm asking for, maybe on if you think I should talk to my doctor about it anyways. It's really hard for me to talk about because I start welling up and crying (like I am now), but I'm not talking. But if I had to, I don't think anything would come out.
And I want to keep it away from my parents but I don't know how because only they can take me to the doctors and the secretary would need to know what I need to see that doctor for. And that my parents are dumb because they think it's impossible for someone in our family to have depression and that they think that it would be something else. (link)
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In the United States, children can be described anti-depressants even if they are FDA-approved only for over 18. I'm not sure about other countries, but I was prescribed an anti depressant at 14. (And I needed one for years before then.) But you definitely need to get help; you don't need to feel like this!
If you can't get on with your doctor, see another one! There are hotlines you can call (just google "depression hotline" or "suicide hotline") that can give you referrals.
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how can I commit suicide without making a big deal for others out of it, finding body, cleaning up, anyone finding me. Iam 64 worn out tired need out. (link)
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There is a book on precisely this subject. It's called "Suicide and Attempted Suicide: Methods and Consequences" by Geo Stone.
I am against suicide -- I've been suicidal before and I know how bad it feels, I've tried to kill myself, and then I got help and I'm glad to be alive. But I know that just telling you that is not going to make you change your mind. Geo Stone has the same attitude: "I'd rather you didn't, but if you have to, here's how to do it right."
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so i just recently lost my virginity, and i dont feel anything. I didnt like it or dislike it. It just felt like a casual thing. I'm not in a relationship with this guy. I've barely seen him, but we have talked for a long time. I dont feel any regret or sadness or anger.. i dont feel anything.
Is this good or bad? And why do i feel like this? (link)
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I don't see why you should expect to feel hugely altered by the fact that someone put their penis into you. It's only a physical act. I'm just glad you don't feel horribly guilty about it, like a lot of girls do.
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I'm going to try to keep this from getting too long, but I don't know if that is possible! I'm 20 years old, in school and working while living with my mom. My parents just got divorced in January. My dad cheated on my mom with two different women- both were ongoing affairs and he is still seeing the last woman. My mom has been with him since she was 16 and is devistated. My dad was not involved in my life while I was growing up. He didn't show any interest in me and was very verbally abusive. Now that he is divorced, he sees what he lost and now is trying to be a part of my life. I appreciate it... however, I'm just so incredibly disgusted by him and seeing my mom so upset and depressed really makes me resent him. I don't know how to move forward with this and how far into my life I should let him. It's a tough situation. Thoughts? (link)
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Have you thought about seeing a counselor about this? Because this is a pretty heavy question and I think only you can decide what to do about this. I don't blame you for being angry at your father, but I hope you can try to remove yourself from the divorce which is something that happened between your parents -- his adultery has nothing to do with you.
If I were you I would not write Dad off completely, but I would be very cautious. If you haven't seen a counselor, you should. Your school may offer free services -- most do.
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so my boyfriend and i have been dating for 2 months. both of us in 9th. i have only made out with some.. the next time we hang out i know something else is going to happen.. probably fingering. what do i do? like pants on or off or what? do i help him take them off? do i let him do everything? i just dont want to be embaressed. kinda weird but advice please! (link)
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It would be really hard to finger with a person's pants still on, and uncomfortable for both parties. Take 'em off. As to who takes them off, it's up to you and your BF but I recommend each party removes their own clothes. It's like brushing hair: nobody can brush your own hair better than you can.
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I got accepted to three Cal States and a university. I applied to the university by accident, but I got in. The university is a private, Christian school. I'm Catholic. I heard many good things about the university and I would like to attend there. But, I know that it's more expensive than the Cal States. I'm thinking about going to the university though.
Do you recommend that I go a Christian university even though I'm Catholic? (link)
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I think it depends on what sort of Christian university it is -- and how Catholic you are. I am an atheist and I went to a ludicrously liberal pot-smoking gay-loving hippie school that was technically affiliated with the Methodist church, but the only difference it made was a chapel on campus (which we weren't required to go to) and some scholarships for the children of Methodist ministers. On the other hand, if you're talking about, say, something like Liberty University or Oral Roberts University, you might have a hard time.
For choosing what college to go to, you need to consider not just the religious affiliation or lack thereof, and the tuition, but also things like the atmosphere and what sort of majors it offers and a lot of things. Good luck!
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Does breaking the hymen effect my period? my hymen was broken a few days before my period and i'm not sure if it is supposed to effect my period or not... (link)
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If your hymen broke in some way that did not involve having sex, it will bleed a little bit but it won't make any difference in your menstrual period.
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i love my sister so much its unbelievable... its just that she is sooo mean to me. But when ever i try to be mean back shes just laughs and i feel really bad. Im so nice to her, like i respect her and do whatever she asks... but then she uses me and rats me out for everything! She even makes fun of me in public and i get really embarrased!!! I dont know what to do or the say but it really hurts me to be pushed around like this. She is older than me and is going to college next year. Im gonna miss her soo much.
i just need sum advice to not feel guilty and not be hurt by everything she says. (link)
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I think if your sister is horrible to you, you need to just avoid her whenever you can and stop trying to make her like you. I have a very abusive sibling and spent the first sixteen or so years of my life trying to make him love me, and thinking there was something wrong with ME when he treated me badly. That's no way to live. It's possible that once your sister goes away to college she will grow up and change her behavior towards you, but it sounds like you have tried enough the ball is in her court. Just stay away from her and try to find other more friendly people to hang out with.
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Hi!@ well.,. i had 2 get pics off my dads fone 2 send them 2 my computer. n i found 4 pics of my mom n my dad like havin sex. n i also found one video. but i didnt rilly kno wut i was watchin. but then wen i figured out it was lyk sex and it was my parents i kind of got turned on. is dat creepy? (link)
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I don't think it's creepy -- sex is sex after all -- but I think you should probably not tell anyone about it and probably have you dad get the pictures off his phone from now on.
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Okay, so im 19 years old, and i just started using Tampons today...weird i know. But ive always been kinda freaked out about shoving a thing up inside of me. Dont get me wrong, i love sex, its just doing it myself that freaks me out.
So, i put one in this morning, and that went find, other than my obvious nervousness. BUT Im just curious, how long should i leave one in? Is there a way to tell?
And when i took it out and put a new one in there was no blood on the applicator. Like...does it absorb all the blood on the way out?
Also, is it okay to sleep with one in? I know u can get TSS and stuff, but any horror stories? Id really rather not use a Pad to sleep anymore. They just make me feel disgusting. Especially now that i live with my boyfriend.
Thanks so much for your help!!!! (link)
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I believe tampons are supposed to be left in about six to eight hours as a general rule. The instructions that came with the tampons should say. I don't like them myself because, until you take them out, you can't tell whether they're full or not -- and then if it turns out they're still useable, you can't put them back in.
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So the other day i was having people over my house to chill and drink a little. It was my bestfriend,my boyfriend and his brothers and another friend of mine.I got really tired so i went up to my room and fell asleep and they all continued to chill downstairs. Yesterday,my boyfriends brother told me something went on.My boyfriend finally told me that he and my best friend were so drunk were sitting all over his lap and she was trying to get him to touch her boobs and rubbing each others legs and shit and flirting etc.I was pretty mad. He cried to me and told me to forgive him and said he loves me and etc. etc.and he felt so guilty and he told me because he cares about me blah blah.I told him i wasnt gonna break up with him because they didn't kiss and i realize accidents happen and second chances are worth it...but my best friend hasn't said a word about it to me and thinks i don't know,which is pretty horrible on her part. My boyfriend told me he'd never talk to her,look at her,etc again..but he told me to let this time go and reduce drama. what should i do? she has done this to me two times previous ! and ive kept her..maybe im the dumb one. (link)
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You are letting your so called "best friend" walk all over you. This is the THIRD time she's put the moves on your man? Sit down and actually think to yourself: what are you getting out of this relationship that you are willing to put up with that? It sounds like you need to dump that girl and find another friend. Your boyfriend says "let it go" but he has a vested interest in saying that, seeing as how he is just as guilty as she is.
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