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Here's the deal: I love singing. I've been singing since 4th grade and I've been in choirs since 5th. I haven't taken voice lessons.

Now, I want to sing a song for a talent show, but my only problem is... MY VOICE IS HORRIBLE. I have experience, but it's just the way it SOUNDS, do you know what I mean?

I recorded my voice on my cell phone, and I got so depressed at the way it sounds.

What can I do? Will singing lessons help at all? Thanks!

Everyone has pretty much already covered the cellphone topic. And of course taking lessons can help you improve in almost any area; but what no one's mentioned is that your voice is probably pretty awesome just the way it is.

Sure an operatic voice is sweet and pretty, but how interesting is that? Some of the most influential vocalists of all time haven't been "good singers". Just look at Bob Dylan. He has a nasly scratchy, quite arguably horrible singing voice and yet no one's begging him to quit singing.

Having a distinctive voice is what sets people apart. It's what makes people remember you. It's what makes rock stars out of average joes...and I should know, since I'm a rock star.

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Hey..
I have this school assignment where I have to find a song that represents who I am..I am cheery smiley happy..positive attitude..what about More To Life..? Also does anyone know of any good songs to download? Thanks!!

Are you a christian per chance? If so a band named Bleach has an awesome song, supergood feeling. It's about having a positive outlook on life because you know Jesus.

There's also a great song by a pop punk band Relient K. It's called Everything Will Be, and it's also about a cheery sunshiny way of looking at life.

You can find those lyrics:
http://www.christianrocklyrics.com/bleach/supergoodfeeling.php

http://www.christianrocklyrics.com/relientk/everythingwillbe.php

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anyone have idea`s when there stressed.. or shitty mood and feel blahh how to cheer up.
any thing im out of ideas..

Channeling stress into creative outlets is something to try. I like to write, paint, or play music.
If you aren't in a creative mood, meditation is a great way to mellow out.
Say it with me....oooooooohhmmmmmmmmm.

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well...i am a cutter. i have been cutting for about a year now. by the way i am 13 and female. i want to know why i feel so great after i do cut. its like nothing is wrong after i cut. i have tried to stop....but it has never worked.

also... do u know where i could find other people that are self addmitted cutters?

Everyone has already hit good points with what they've said. However, something that hasn't been mentioned is that cutting is a physical addiction. Or at least it becomes one after you've started. The reason you feel better after you cut is actually more likely physical than mental. When you cut, you're body has a wound. In order to heal it your body starts producing more adrenaline and endorphines, much like when you excercise. Endorphines, are basically you're body's own happy pill. And while it won't completely earase the negative feelings that prompted you to cut, it will certainly deafen them some.

http://teenadvice.about.com/od/cuttingbranding/
is a great place to look for information on cutting, on cutters, and on alternatives. Also, as was mentioned, if you are a livejournal or xanga member you can easily find a forum or blog with people in the same predicament as you. If you don't have one of these online journals, I recommend starting one or your own personal journal as writing out your feelings can be cathartic in much the same way as cutting.

www.xanga.com and www.livejournal.com

I have both if you want to talk. My addresses are www.xanga.com/operationsavestheday and www.livejournal.com/users/crimeXinXitaly

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why do people cut themselves because i have a friend that does and its obvious. my friend always blames it on "the cat" but cat scratches don't make crazy grid patterns.

People cut themselves for a lot of reasons.
To put it in the simplest of terms, they do it to make themselves feel better. It's actually not a whole lot different than a person who smokes or drinks to relieve anxiety.
Cutting is an emotional and physical solution to pain (although in by no means a good one). People who cut think they are displacing their emotional pain to a physical pain. This is a mental thing. But cutting aslo affects your body's physical state. When you're body is hurt it releases extra adrenaline and endorphines, similar to exercise. Endorphines, are quite simply you're body's own happy drug. In this sense, cutting actually does have a physical affect on your happiness.
However there are many better ways to relieve stress and pain than drinking, smoking, and especially cutting.
You're friend probably isn't psychotic, or a freak, or any worse of a person than most people. She does however need help to find a better way to channel her hurt. Perhaps she would like painting, writing, or maybe even taking up a sport.
Check out http://teenadvice.about.com/od/cuttingbranding/ for more thoughts on the matter.

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i know this is really stupid.. but im 13 and a female.. and ive never had a first kiss. I have a boyfriend.. and i think he really wants to start kissin and stuff but idk if im ready. I think about it all the time.. and I think things like.. i can do this.. but when it all goes down... i get too nervous or scared to do anything... we've been going out for 3 weeks.. and hes kind of a playa.. so im nervous cuz i don't wanan kiss him if he is just gunna dump me a few weeks later... pplllllz help!

Since when did 13 year old boys start becoming players? What is jr. high coming to?
Sweethart...don't waste any 'first' on a guy that's less than fantastic. It isn't till you don't have the firsts anymore that you realize how important they were.

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i was wondering if anyone knows if u can have multiple songs for an xanga site like more then one song please help thanks and if u can please tell me how

You most certainly can have more than one. I actually like the code a lot better than one looping song because this way visitors to your site can
1. choose if they want to hear music
2. choose which song they want to hear.

You can steal the script from my page. ( I assume you have some understanding of html.) Simply go to www.xanga.com/operationsavestheday
Then click on view and source at the top of explorer. Find the music code (and any others you want) and copy and paste them.
Just replace my songs with the ones you want. Or even keep my songs...they are darn good ones if I do say so myself.

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Ok, I have blue-ish eyes with green around my pupil. I have tan skin. School is starting soon and I wanna make my eyes stand out. Like when I'm walking down the hall, I want people to turn around and be like "Who's that girl". What kinds of colors of eye makeup such as eye shadow, mascara, and eyeliner should I use. I'm going into the 8th grade also. Please help! Thanks

This really depends on how daring you are willing to get.
If you want maximum effect without going overboard just put on a thick line of black eyeliner and a great mascara. ( I like maybelline.) This is simple and relatively natural looking. You could also add grey shadow for a smokier look.

If you are willing to go a step farther, try playing with reds for a rebellious look (a la avril lavigne). I like to use dark red liner and a shadow thats a bit lighter.

Some other fun colors for fall include greens and golds. And feel free to mix and match shadows and liners to make your own personal look. You're young, experimeting and figuring out what you like is half of the fun of it.

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my roommate and i are at odds. she is a total slob and cant keep her side of the jail cell erm i mean room clean. i tried drawing a line down the middle of the floor but the guards i mean RAs made me clean it up and had me do dishes for a week. i dont think it would have worked out cause her bed is on my side and the toilet is on hers. what should i do. im at my wits end.

CB9

This is quite the predicament. I think before anything you should try talking to your cell mate...or roommate. Maybe she'll hear your plea and try to be nicer. Maybe, if it is important enough to you, you could pick up after her.
Hopefully you can come to a compromise, because you can't force your roomy to be neat anymore than she can force you to be messy.
At worse, you may have to become more tolerant yourself, at least until she walks the green mile, persay.

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Ok well...Me and my boyfriend have been together for 2 years now and are now expecting a lil girl in october.I have put up with alot these past 2 years with him drinking and a bunch of other stuff and finally i got him to quit alot of stuff he use to do,and hes been doing really good except i see a pattern here.Its like everytime im not around he decides to go somewheres and drink and then gets himself in trouble no matter what.Just the other night a cop brought him here around 3 in the morning and he was drinking!He needs some help and i dont know what to do anymore.Hes going to be 22 but acts like hes 16 still.I love him so much but i dont want the baby to be around this shit.What should i do?? :*-( (Sorry its so long...)

You certainly need to ask yourself if this is the kind of man you want around your child. I think you need to sit down with your boyfriend an offer and ultimatum. Something along the lines of, "Clean up your act, or I'm not going to allow you to take part in your child's life."

Once he understands that you are severly serious about this issue, hopefully he will be more ready to take proper steps. Many people have already said counseling or AA and I think thats a great idea. If he only behaves when you are watching him, he obviously has self control issues, and AA has been helping millions and people since 1935.

For more information check out www.aa.org
You can even find local meetings.

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dear supersexyadvicegirl,

i think that one night, in my sleep, a squirrel somehow crawled its way inside my head. at night, when i sleep, it plays with the backs of my eyes, and as a result i have nightmares. how can i tell the squirrel to tone down the late-night cranial aerobics so that i can get some shuteye?

- brain-busted

Dear brain-busted,

Perhaps you are confused. A squirrel could never crawl inside a human brain. It's too big. You must be suffering from a chipmunk problem. The solution to which is simple and can be handles in three easy steps.
1. Do you remember those googly eyes that you put on crafts as a small child? Take two of those tonight before you go to bed. This will hopefully distract the chipmunk from your eyes. This need be done once only.
2. During your nightly routine, be sure to blare a Richard Simons excersice video in the background. This results in your chipmunk tiring out before you are ready for rest.
3. Finally take a small chipmunk size dose of viagra nightly. If a chipmunk has a boner, he'll be sure to leave your eyeballs alone and focus his attention on another pair of balls.

Take Care.

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