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My real birth certificate name is Brittany but that doesn't fit me or the way I live my life at all, so I go by Topaz. I don't fit in with my family so, if you've seen "cheaper by the dozen", a few of them call me "fed-ex". I'm not rich, or popular, and I'm not a daddy's girl. I'm not completely "broke" but I definately understand a life of poverty. I struggle with low self esteem and self confidence, and have contemplated suicide in the past. I am in honors classes and on the road to success in life. I am christian and my faith is important to me. It's safe to say I am your "run of the mill", average, "plain jane" type of girl. I've been told I'm mature for my age, though I do have my moments. I've been through a lot throughout my childhood, but I've also gained a lot of knowledge from my past, so hopefully it will pay off. I love to help people in any way that I can. So here I am, here to help.

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i need one of those programs to get free music downloads for itunes
ive tryed limewire and bearshare and i dont think my computer has a strong enough connection for those to work
i also have ares which usually works but it doesnt seem to work either
can anyone help?

You might try using Napster.
I don't have an Ipod so idk if it works with Itunes or w/e but it's free music downloads.

good luck :]]
~Topaz

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This is a bit of a tabu question. I am a singer. I have been told by a few teachers that I am a second soprano. i have always felt like I have the potential to reach higher notes but have never gotten past an E. ( now I am no expert. but it should be about an octive higher than the open E on the guitar. The smallest last string). Last night in the shower, I was pleasing myself, and i felt like singing for some reason. When I started singing, I was able to reach 2 full notes past what I normally can. I believe that would make it a G. Very clear, very easy on my throat. When I sat up and tried to do it it was scratchy and hurt my throat. When I laid down and started pleasing my self again, it came out easy and free. I even tried lying down and doing it but it still hurt my throat. So I am wondering why that happened and how do I reach those notes with clairity and ease without having to please myself at the same time? Thank you for your wise answers.
Nava

I'm a second soprano as well, my range pretty much tops out at G. If you can sometimes hit the G and other times not, part of it might be how you hold your mouth and how your hips are...well...positioned. If you have yourself positioned so that your body is not hunched or curled up or out of line, and you open your throat, relax your embachour you should have no problem hitting the G standing up.

hope i help :]]
~Topaz

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I've seen Sheer Cover on TV, and it looks amazing. Does anyone use this makeup? I would like to know if it's worth the money before buying it. Thanks!

I haven't used actual sheer cover,
I use Bare Minerals (similar stuff from a t.v. comercial).
But it is all mineral-based make up.
and it really does help your skin. From the minute you put it on you can feel the difference. If you buy it in-store it can get a little expensive but the t.v. things usually are pretty good deals. So go for it!

~Topaz

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hi.
okay.
im 16.
im 5 months pregnant.
my boyfriends family and mine want us to keep it.
im very scared.
okay my first question is.
1. can i take the baby to school? or should i leave it at home? cause i really dont wanna leave her.
2. My boyfriend wants me to move in with him. (hes 18) and he wants to get married as soon as the babys born. Should i do it?
3. Im really strating to "pop" do you guys have nay good stores for me to go get cute prenancy clothes?!


thankss.

wellll first::
Congratulations! :]] .

as far as taking your baby to school with you;
you're not going to want to have the baby at school until she is somewhat independant (ex. can roll over or crawl - around 5-8 months old) because newborns are a lot of work and you won't get anything accomplished at school with a newborn. Also, depending on the school, they may not even allow it.

next, if he is stable (has a job, a good place to live, etc.) and can help support you and your baby and your family is okay with it, go ahead! But you may not be able to get married right away (depending on your state laws) because most states require you to be 18 to get married. Check it out first.

Last but not least, I know there is this really cute store in the mall that my sister shopped at when she was pregnant (also 16!) called Other Mothers. You should see if there is one around you!

Good Luck :]]
~Topaz

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Does anyone know of any modeling schools besides Barbizon that teach you how to walk, talk and be like a model? I want to start modeling but I'm only 18.

JohnRobertPowers is a good modeling school.
Word from the wise though,
they are pretty expensive for classes.
You'll go to an open audition,
and if you get a callback
they'll ask for $1000 to start out
then more per class.
If the money isn't a problem,
then I say go for it!

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Okay,not to sound full of myself or anything

but i used to be a really smart kid

and i think i still am


but i messed up my school year pretty badly

i mean 9th grade was bad

i was rarley at school


was in a crowd that always ditched school to drink and hook up


but now its about a million times worse

im not even in school

i didnt drop out or anything

but i was absent (actually sick) for such a long period of time they basically told me that i couldnt pass this semester

and the continuation wouldnt take me until next semester

so right now im pretty much screwed


i have almost no credits

and honestly,no will power


i cant focus on doing something


and honestly im still into some bad things

not as much but still enough to make things worse

ive tried stopping but like i said its like i have no will power


i used to be really smart,gate and everything


then somehow things went to shit.


i really wanna be the girl to make everyone proud again.


please help if you can.


thanks for listening.


To be "that kid again" is only your choice, nobody can make it for you. You have to decide when you are ready to impress again. And when you are, all you have to do is say "no". That's it. It might help if you get involved in a club, or on a team. Talk to your teachers, or your guidance counselor. A lot of times they will be more than enthusiastic about getting you back on track. You just gotta let them know that you're ready. It's the same old stuff you hear all the time, but it works. I promise.

Good Luck :]]
~Topaz

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i'm seventeen years old. quite frankly, i'm tired!! I adore my mom, but she's out of control. She's been spying on me since i was 13. I'm not kidding. She has been monioring who I've been talking to and spying on everything I've said to them. Now that that's stopped a little bit because I don't go online as much, she's on my myspace every single day. she changes my songs. She told me to put this really funny song and now she's like, it's too strong, so she changed it back. I'm soooo upset. She needs to get a life, and she doesn't. Help!!

You need to make sure she realizes that what she is doing is driving you crazy. You should talk to her, ask her what's going on, and let her know what the problem is. But the key is to do it in a time when not only she is in a good mood, but you are too. If you aren't all upset and onfire, then you will be less likely to (unintentionally) smart-off or have an attitude in your tone of voice. If neither of these happen then hopefully the discussion will be productive and your mom will respond in a positive way.

Good Luck :]]
-Topaz

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