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hey lol im reena. [short for maureen yo. i hate my full name. it sounds like the name of a thirty year old woman-wannabe-teenager]15/f/sophomore [07-08]
i answer stuff when i feel like it. i generally give good answers
reena x jerry - since 6/21/05
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How can you tell if someone is just shy or they just dont like you?
i have this new friend that i made in school, shes nice but the thing is i dont know if shes just shy or she doesnt like me yet just being polite. like im the one who always says hi most of the time but sometimes she says hi and sometimes it feels like she pretend not to see me so she dont have to talk to me. Sometimes it feels like shes avoiding me how can you tell if she just too nice to show that she doesnt like me or just shy since shes new to the school and shes my new friend? sorry just want to know and i dont wanna bother her if she doesnt like me as a friend
she is probably shy around you, for whatever reason...just keep saying hi.
over the last few months, specifically, i've realized that most teenage girls are so fake, myself included. for example, all girls... (1) talk without caps but usually in abbreviations or with all correct punctuation, (2) carry tote bags to school, (3) wear hollister & abercrombie, (4) have a manicure, pedicure or combo, (5) have or had side bangs, (6) either "scrunch" or straighten their hair, (7) have or have wanted a tiffany bracelet / necklace, (8) own converse in any color... (9) have / have worn / have wanted to wear mascara and / or eyeliner (1) usually talk with extra letters (e.g., heyy! how are youu?)
all of the above apply to me, but why are girls so obsessed with fitting in with the popular crowd? it's not even state-wide, it's NATIONwide. all teenage girls are skinny and obsessed with their weight and either all or most of the above apply. why is this? what's your opinion on it? i sometimes wonder myself where my individuality has gone, but EVERYONE does it. so why does everyone go along with it? it's so bad that once on advicenators, i was reading a girl's problem and i was going through the exact same thing and -- BECAUSE ALL GIRLS TALK THE SAME WAY -- i actually stopped and asked myself if i submitted that question, and had to check. i can't even recognize my own voice and way of speaking because everyone talks in the same way.
I was thinking of this concept last week! You put it into words really well. I love this question. Thank you for asking this, even though it's a little depressing to think about.. :( Deep down inside, I don't want to conform. But I feel like if I don't conform, I won't have any friends. Or rather, my friends will be the most loserish, ugliest girls. It almost hurts to say it.
Sigh.
PS: I wrote my answer in all lower case. I went back and rewrote it. haha.
(Another thing to add to your list: girls have started abandoning "lol" for "ahaha" and "lmao" for "ahahahahahahahaha" (That was exaggerated, btw))
hi, 16/m :).
well on thursday, im starting college (equivalent of High School in the states?), and ive always been really really lacking in the confidence section of life. Im confident around my close circle of friends, and my close family. Anyone apart from them, and i just sit there, quietly. Obviousely i want to sort this problem out, i dont want to be quiet for the next two years.
The reason i thought i was quiet, was because everyone knew i was quiet at my last school. Even if i wanted to say something, or have an opinion, everyone would be shocked, because they most likely hadn't heard me speak for 5 years! I'm doubting this is the reason, as at college (induction) i was quite quiet also. Can anyone at all help me to sort this out, before it carries on to when i get a job? i dont want to be, "that really quiet guy" for the rest of my life! help? :)
oo i have the same problem
i just read some advice on a website. it said that when you're in a social situation and you're so nervous you cant talk, imagine the WORST POSSIBLE OUTCOME, like everyone laughing at you or everyone hating you b/c you said that one comment; then it will make you realize how easy your fear is to conquer b/c nobody acts like that..
i have yet to try it out IRL but it makes sense to me..
also remember that the more you talk with someone, the easier it will get to talk to them. so if you mess up and piss them off or w/e, its ok. at least you have experience with just talking to them. maybe next time you can apologize and ask to start over.
good luck
I tried popping a deep white head on my nose (big mistake, I know), and scratched off some skin in the process. Now I have big red patch of new skin- it's very noticeable. I try using foundation, but it still looks kind of greyish underneath.
Any recommendations on a good foundation/concealer that will adequately cover it up?
Another scar removal gel you can use is Mederma. I got surgery and I've been using it for months. The downside is that you need to use it for over 2 months before you see any sign of change
are they supposed to leak at the nipple area?
if you're pregnant or recently had a baby, yes.
if not, i dont know. but i would say no.
ok, so i shave my legs, but i always get these really obnoxious red bumps and pimple-like bumps on my thighs. (i know, its gross!). i use shaving cream, shave at the end of my shower, and use lotion. oh, and a good razor. i am running out of ideas. help!
a really good razor = venus embrace
soo good.
I'm really shy... well more like afraid of people.
If I'm with people I want to like me, I freeze up and can't think of anything to say. If I do say something it's either really stupid or sarcastic/mean. This hinders me making friends because I freeze up and get really awkward, and I'm not pretty so it's not like people come to me. Do you have any advice as to how I can overcome this?
Also if you say something particularly awkward you can always apologize and explain that you're a little shy or nervous to talk to the person and that's why you said it. most people wont mind.
I'm 16/f, weigh around 120, and I'm 5'4. I know I don't need to lose weight but I have a problem coming to terms with the size of my thighs. I used to play soccer and still currently run track. My thighs are huge (muscular) and constantly people are telling me that I look like a gymnast and such. I hate it so much, I wish my thighs were smaller yet still muscular. Running doesn't help haha it only makes me more muscular while not downsizing the size of my thighs. I'm guessing the only way for them to become smaller is to change my diet? Or would that not work? And if it could work, what changes should I make to my diet to lose the extra leg? Thanks :)
maybe if you eat a lot of meat and eggs try decreasing the amt you eat so you're not eating as much protein (which adds to muscle growth)
but DONT cut it out of your diet entirely, because that is bad.
heeyyy...
i barely ever get hungry, but whenever im at home i just snack &&snack on whatever i can find! then im not hungry for dinner, but i eat a good sized meal anywayy. i know i'm not "fat", but i know i could have a nicer body if i could kick the snack attackk!!! i'm a dancer, so i get excercise ((i have class 3 times a week plus i practice on my own sometimes)) also, i'm going on a cruise in about 4 weeks. the only part of my body that i have a problem with is my belly... its not amazing. i already do sit ups every night, but do you have any suggestions to lose a little weight in a few weeks? please, dont just say "as long as your healthy it's ok." thanks, mandee!!!
concentrate on other things besides food. for instance if you notice that you get the urge to binge when you're at the comp for too long then avoid using the comp for more than an hour.
just notice what triggers you to eat (ex: do you spend a lot of time in or around the kitchen / pantry?) and avoid it. take a walk outside or read a book. anything to get your mind off food.
does anyone know for sure of a store that sells pina coloda scented perfume/body mist that isn't too expensive? some place that would be like in a mall or even a walmart or something? and it smells good & sexy too, not like something an old lady would wear =]
sorry im not answering this question but please message me if you get a good respone! ive been looking for pina colada perfume as well
I was just wondering.. because i feel like i weigh a lot more than i look.
oh and i cut out my face just so i dont get stalked :] haha.
thanks!
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yeah it depends on your height definitely. if you're above average in height then you look about 150-165 pounds (i can tell bc im a tall person)
but if you're short - average height then i really cant tell.
i need to find out a sign if she likes me or not....likes what are some signs that she likes me that i could look out for while we are talkin on msn cause we both have it if you hav msn could we like...discuss it on msn here is my email addy : flamephysco@hotmail.com
plz ppl i need help btw im in grade seven. thanks alot if you know any other signs that she likes me not on msn like wen we are havin a normal conversation at skool or sumthin
personal experience:
*in real life, try complimenting her on her physical appearance, or something. if she says "thanks", *smiles/grins*, and *looks away* (blush optional) she prob likes you.
*if she just smiles around you a lot in general
on msn:
*shes always the one intiiating conversations
its harder to figure out if she likes you over MSN cause its mostly her body language that will give her away
I was wondering, for volleyball tryouts
what do they usually expect you to be able to do?
running?
bump pass?
setting?
serving?
what all should I know?
You should also be in good physical shape so it wouldn't hurt to start running maybe twice or week or so to start building your stamina.
when im with my close friends im all weird and crazy and really loud and i have a good time. but when im with other people im all quiet and stuff and just in the corner. im kinda okay with it but i want to be the way i am with my close friends with other people. if you get wht im trying to say. yupp =]
well the first thing you should understand is its gonna be hard for you to act like the way you do around close friends around strangers.
what i would do, would not be to suddenly go from shy/quiet girl to wacky/insane girl, or people will think something is wrong with you lol. and you might not be ready for such a drastic change. you have to take it slowly, maybe pledge to yourself "okay, today i will make 3 non-close friends laugh" or "today i will participate more in classes" gradually you will get more outgoing around people that aren't your friends. and remember, outgoing does NOT always equal WACKY CRAZY IN YOUR FACE MAKE EVERYBODY LAUGH!! because that is just annoying.
dont forget to listen to your true feelings and have self-respect for yourself and demand respect from others during the process or you will end up lost and you will forget who you really are.
i'm talking from experience.
good luck.
how do i get rid of it? its becoming easier for me to be myself and stuff but sometimes i feel akward and shy. especially around really outgoing people.. i mean normally im not shy and sometimes i wanna just be myself around people like that but then i get like stiff but i dont want them to think im a boring person its just.. idk like some friends i have they are outgoing and stuff but i met them in outgoing situations.. its hard to like get to know someone in the middle of class.. like im trying to concentrate at work and like "making new friends" while getting some info from a book then putting it on paper like.. its hard to do all that and socialize like im not stressed about my work and stuff. and its a bummer because some of those people seem like people who'd be great friends.. i want to ditch some of my not-so-good friends.. so how can a girl who a lot of people think is shy unless they met me in like a comfortable setting where i could act more like myself, and even people who are already my friends.. like some think im kinda shy.. like how can i just break out of that? it seems weird to suddenly stop acting like that.. i mean i try to stop but how can i actually do it? if you get what i mean.. and i never want to be thought of as a poser or anything.. not that i should really care what others think.. but yea. how can i get rid of this uncomfortableness and just be myself 24/7 and stop being so shy at times? 14/f thanks a lot btw!! :) know that your answer will change my life~
honestly i had the same dilemma a couple months ago. you should just break out and EXPRESS YOURSELF. ill be honest, some people will think it is strange/poser-ish that you suddenly turned more outgoing, im not going to lie (i would probably be one of those people) but if you know IN YOUR HEART that you are TRYING YOUR ABSOLUTE BEST to be yourself, you will know that you are NOT a poser, even though you may feel like one at first. gradually, though, you'll learn how to not care about what other people think of you :)
& how do you NOT care about what others think? talk to yourself like your best friend (no more internal "omg im so embarassed i suck" talks, always stop yourself when you find yourself doing that), dress however you want (within reason), learn to make decisions for yourself, RESPECT YOURSELF! because you cannot expect others to repsect or like you if you do not respect or like yourself.
sweetie, this is what i learned, and what im still trying to get used to, so if you wanna see results then you gotta persevere. im telling you, an extreme change from SHY!GIRL to JUST MYSELF!GIRL will take a loooong looong time, especially if you've spent a lot of your life trying to live up to other people's standards (its taken me since september) a lot of times when i think ive become totally self-reliant something comes up and i lose confidence, even now.
work it out girl, WORK IT OUTT. good luck & stay strong.
i dont understand. it sounds contradictory to me. why do you feel more energized after exercise? do you mean in the long run? bc i always feel tired and like crap and the next day theres no difference really. why is exercise really necessary? it sounds like we are tiring out our muscles. its not as if we dont use them at all on a daily basis. what is exercise really for? how does it make us healthy?
Because while your body exercises it naturally realeases endorphines which are hormones. Endorphiness help you feel better about yourself and generally make you feel happy.
And exercising is WAY necassary. Look at what happens to you if you dont exercise. You get obese and all the health problems that come with obesity (diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol). Exercise is vital for a healthy, well-rounded life, as long as you don't go overboard. (too much of a good thing is a bad thing)
i have a friend in italy, and he said that he was 6 feet tall....but in know that they use a different math ststem than us...is their any webstie that can help me convert that into the system that we use? so i can know how tall he is in america?
thanks
google "convert feet to meters".
14/f
I have small whiteheads in my cleavage area, that are itchy and unattractive. What causes this and more importantly, how do I get rid of it and keep it away?
(Size B, sweaty person, if that helps)
I think I have the same thing you have. If that's true, then they will probably never go away or they will go away with time. Mine dont itch though, because i make sure to scrub that area hard with a washing brush to make sure any dirt that has built up there washes away, because sometimes your hand isnt enough to wash away some of the layers of dirt. I dunno, that's from my own experience. Good luck!
Whenever I talk to the guy I like I like get so nervous. My hands like shake & everything. I feel SOOOO self conscious when I talk to him. Im like terrified that my hair looks messed up & stupid things like that. Is there any way to relax more?
Just remember to yourself that unless the guy you like is some sort of rapist, then you honestly dont have to be scared of him because he's not out to hurt you.
Also, you feel nervous because you're afraid of him not seeing you in a way that you want to be seen, so just remember that if you're nervous you have a lesser chance of making a good impression on him than you would if you werent nervous. Also remember that you have nothing to lose if he doesnt like you but a few days of kicking yourself, but everybody goes through that at one point. :)
Can someone help me translate this??please?
Circe
Ulixes nunc omnia praeter (except) suam (his) navem amiserat.
Haec (this) navis ad insulam Aeaeam venit, quam Circe, maga (witch) potens (powerful), regebat. Eurylochus ab Ulixe insulam explorare iubetur. Ubi Eurylochus homines in regiam mittit, Circe cibo certo nautas in sues mutat. Miseri, rogant, " Qui sumus? Quid sumus? Quis in hoc modo edit?" Tum sciunt et exclamant "Sumus similes suibus! Sed sumus homines! Eheu!" (Alas!)
Eurylochus, qui in regiam non iam processerat, ad Ulixem, cui omnia narrat, maturat. Ulixes ad homines statim procedit. Deus Mercurius Ulixi (dative) herbam magicam, quae eum (him) servabit, donat. Ergo (therefore) Ulixes in suem a Circa mutari (to be changed) non potest (is able/can) .
Nautae in homines imperio Ulixis mutantur, et Ulixes cum Circa multos menses manet. Tum, nautae Ulixi (dat) rogant, "Possumusne (are we able) excedere? Ubi excedimus?" Ulixes navigare parat. Circe eum (him) Ulixem de periculis quae invenient monet.
Thank you in advance!
lucky for you i took latin last year as a freshman. um i dont know all of the words but ill try my best.
Circe
Ulixes had been loving everything except his ship/sailors.
This ship went to (insulam Aeaeam), which Circe, a powerful witch, was ruling.
Eurylochus (iubetur) to explore (ab Ulixe insulam).
When Eurylochus lost men (in regiam), Circe (mutat) (cibo certo) the sailors (in sues).
Miserable, they were asking, "Who are you? What are you? (Quis) (edit) in this (modo)?"
Then they (sciunt) and were exclaiming, "We are (similes suibus)! But we are men! Alas!"
Eurylochus, who had not proceeded to him in the (regiam), (maturat) to Ulixes, who was telling all.
At once, Ulixes proceeded to the men.
God Mercury gave Ulixes a magic herb, which would save him. (i think servabit = save. not sure)
Therefore, Ulixes was not able to be changed by Circe (in suem).
Nautae in homines imperio Ulixes mutantur, and Ulixes held many (menses) with Circe. (i dont understand the first part of that sentence, the grammar is hard to comprehend. but i know that homines = men and nautae = ships or sailors)
Then, the sailors asked Ulixes, "We are able to (excedere), aren't we?" When/where (excedimus)?"
Ulixes is preparing the voyage.
Circe eum Ulixem de periculis quae invenient monet. (dont understand that AT ALL lol. eum = him and quae = which/what.)