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The Lounge Nuva-ringers: adjusting your period...? Dec 13 2009
18:15 (UTC)

Hey I'm on nuva-ring and I had the same problem this summer. My doc said it's perfectly safe to just replace the ring every month and skip your period. Anyway I left my ring in for an extra week with no mess. What you should do is  change your ring on the 15 of January then resume your regular cycle in Feb.  Just make sure you drink plenty of water, and use some Midol if you start feeling really bloated.

 

Oh and have fun on that vacation, it sounds like a blast!

 

ETA If you have already established a regular cycle, it will be difficult to make it happen sooner, that's the way it works for me anyway. I always skip a month and then resume, no bloating or anything else

The Lounge You're pretty so it's okay to be stupid according to guys? what the ... Dec 08 2009
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Ugh some guy called you Kailey baby? That's so slimey I can feel it.

OK back to the topic what it comes down to is... she's the girl they wanna screw when they are lonely. You're the girl they want to bring home to mom on Thanksgiving. So she might have the upper hand now, but have no fear, you will settle down first, or at least with a decent guy.

The Lounge I think I've been dumped........ Dec 04 2009
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Thanks guys. I wish I wasn't so preoccupied with finding out what I did. I keep trying to remember if i said something online but nothing comes to mind. I don't know I just feel angry, and hurt, and stupid because I've known it was coming sooner or later i just didn't want to give up. Which of course is stupid because I know better, I never wanted to be one of those girls that hangs on for dear life.

All you guys calling him a jerk, thanks lol. But I am woman enough to say I'm not without fault. Like I said things have been rough.

The Lounge I think I've been dumped........ Dec 04 2009
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ok your right sorry I snappedEmbarassed. I guess I'm moving out of numbness and into anger and now I'm tearing up.So I'm really sorry

The Lounge I think I've been dumped........ Dec 04 2009
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Original Post by trhawley:

Is there really a good way to break up?  I don't think so. 

It sounds like you should have ended this relationship a long time ago.

yes you are right I should have. and you know maybe a text wasn't so bad I mean after all I don't really need to know what set him off. No harm in being falsely accused as long I know I didn't do it right?

 

Umney, I called and called and called. 2 voicemails and texted. Maybe he didn't mean for it to end in a break up, but it is. I'm sick of being second guessed. He has ceased to be a boyfriend. I see him once a week, we communicate only through texts and the only time he wants to see me is when he needs to get laid. So I'm done.

The Lounge I think I've been dumped........ Dec 04 2009
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ouch. It;s just....5yrs... 5 and he can't call me like a normal person?!? I mean things have been rough lately but I deserve better than a text and the cold shoulder.

The Lounge First I killed a jesus fish, now I killed jesus. Dec 03 2009
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hahahaha i'm sitting here giggling at the thought of some crazy lady screaming into the phone "Your employee killed baby jesus!!!" Ah I needed a good laugh.

Weight Loss Thanksgiving Nov 24 2009
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You know if it's mild where you will be spending the holidays you can always get the kids outside for some football or tag. The kids will have a blast and no one will hassle you because they won't consider it exercise.

That's what I love about my family, in the summer they always set up the volleyball net at the BBQ's or send the kids for a walk and everybody has a great time. If it isn't cold the adults won't hesitate to get outside on thanksgiving.

Weight Loss Thanksgiving Nov 24 2009
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Tell your friends this isn't a diet, it's a lifestyle change. Tell them that you still intend to eat all the goodies, just not in ridiculous amounts. If that doesn't satisfy them tough beans.

In answer to your question I will try to avoid overeating, I've learned to listen when my body say it's full, but I won't torture myself counting calories. Some turkey, stuffing, homemade mashed potatoes, and deviled eggs sound good and I only get them twice a year.

The Lounge Dear Coworker(s)..... Nov 01 2009
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Original Post by augustnkate:

Dear DB,

When I tell you to get away, step off, don't touch or go away, I mean it.  I don't like you.  You've never specifically asked me if I like you, so I haven't come out and said it.  Fouling up my entire day and then smiling and offering a hug is not okay.  The time I had to work six hours over to cover your mistake you flipped your hair and told me you were a deet-ta-dee.  What is that?!? I don't want a hug.  When you offer a hug and I offer to punch you in the throat, I am giving you warnings.  You wonder why I never laugh at my own jokes...maybe it's because I'm not joking.  You finally asked if there was anything you could do to help and I told you I doubted it.  I did ask you to get me coffee because you stood there staring at me for so long.  You attempted to hold the coffee as ransom until I admitted that I love you.  I got up and got my own coffee because I'd rather use a letter opener to pry out my own eyes than tell you I love you.  Love you?  Seriously?  I don't even like you.

PS The "Oh my freakin gawd, I would just kill myself!!!" has got to stop.  You have no idea how tempted I am to hand you tools to do the job.  As mean as it sounds, you'd probably screw that up too.

A deet-ta dee Carlos Mencia's oh-so-clever term for retarded. So take heart if she says it again you can look at her squarely and say that's the most honest thing I've heard all day.  You have one nutty co-worker.

The Lounge Warning Against Demonic Halloween Candy Nov 01 2009
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The danger of Halloween is not in the scary things we see but in the secret, wicked, cruel activities that go on behind the scenes. These activities include:

  • Sex with demons
  • Orgies between animals and humans
  • Animal and human sacrifices
  • Sacrificing babies to shed innocent blood
  • Rape and molestation of adults, children and babies
  • Revel nights
  • Conjuring of demons and casting of spells
  • Release of "time-released" curses against the innocent and the ignorant.

My favorite part of the article right here. Sometimes I hate the net. You can write anything and not have to cite sources. That really irks the literature student in me who painstakingly copied citations on every notecard so I could ace a report.

The Lounge So young and dying slowly from stress... Oct 31 2009
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I didn't say all I didn't even give a number. However,those of us who have had to work at a young age are fewer than those who leech. Believe me I got my first job at 16 because I had to. I paid my insurance and car payment and cell phone bill, it taught me the importance of saving and earning the things you want, but I'm sure I complained to my friends now and then because I was stressed out. Are you sure you never said "God I wish I was rich." or "This isn't fair". Are you absolutely sure because that would have made you the daughter every mother dreams of and I have yet to meet a teen that didn't complain. I didn't intend to offend you . I was trying to give the girl a chance to vent she's frustrated and overwhelmed and she has some decisions to make and if you read the rest of my post you'll see that I encouraged her to cut back on the job if it's affecting her school work. I also told her to think about going back to public school if this is too overwhelming. I just did it in a way that a peer would rather than the way a parent would.

BTW Congratulations on coming so far on your own.If nothing else maybe she will see all you have accomplished and work towards that herself. You make an excellent role model.

The Lounge So young and dying slowly from stress... Oct 31 2009
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No, I'm getting pissed off by people that are lecturing me when I don't need it and expect me to have everyone else take care of my problems, or simply give up on my quest to better my teeth.

You gotta calm down. Most people can't understand your situation. I know what it's like to be let down over and over and over by your parents. You do not sound like a selfish kid. How many adults are still leaching off there parents while partying in college? You are not doing that and if no one else will I applaud you for trying to take responsibility for yourself. Too many teenagers expect the world from their parents nowadays and you are an exception.

That being said you absolutely do need to focus on your schoolwork first. You obviously have a way to get to work now, so I recommend you focus on one goal at a time the first being your braces. I also want to caution you on changing schools. Online school is tough and having the freedom to do it at your own pace is a lot of hard work. I love my school but my first year was hard, I had no time management skills, I wasn't prepared for the increased challenges and I fell behind. You have to have the time and determination to do it without a teacher hovering over you. You will most likely have to rearrange your work hour or cut back all together. If that doesn't sound like something you can handle then stay where you are. I also wanted to say that it's ok if you need to go back to regular school. There have been days that I wished I could because this stuff is hard! But I can't because of medical problems. There is no shame in saying that the situation is too hard.

 I think that you are a very determined young woman and I think you are giving everything to try to better yourself. Just take it slow. If it takes an extra 3-4 months to pay for braces then so be it. Please don't put work over school right now or you will regret it later.

 

ETA You can take foreign languages online. You record speaking assignment and submit them to the teacher who grades them just as any other teacher would. Tests often consist of writing 2-3 paragraphs in the language in addition to regular multiple choice questions. Essay are required first in English then gradually adding in more of the language until your final essay written entirely in the foreign language.

The Lounge Relationship and friendship. Trying to be a rational, supportive girlfriend. Oct 31 2009
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You  are an incredibly understanding girlfriend and I hope he knows that. I know I wouldn't be able to stand it. I would tell him you really want to get to know her better before the Halloween party. Observe how she acts around him. Is she touchy feeley, does she give him that look? If you are uncomfortable with the way she acts towards him let your boyfriend know gently. Tell him you respect him and his friendships, but women sense things men can't. Tell him that your picking up on some "more than friends" vibes from her. Don't put her down, you can tell him it may just be an emotional time and she's reaching for the best man she knows. Then tell him that you understand if she needs to come over,but that you prefer she only spends the night when you are there too. Your boyfriend should understand this. If he pitches a fit or acts irrational be very wary and keep your guard up.

 

I've been there with my boyfriend, he eventually realized that she wanted to be more than friends and cut her off.

The Lounge So young and dying slowly from stress... Oct 30 2009
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Original Post by sleepless_in_america:

Original Post by jess_sun:

If you can make it through the year, I recommend Ashworth. I switched from Keystone in May and it's fantastic. Plus my payments are only 40 a month. I would tell you to ease up on the jobs but I'm guessing you have to pay for your schooling and I know CA is expensive I looked into it. The only thing you can do is talk to the vp of your school and see if you can do things differently or make a switch to a different school before your grades suffer. If you need anything else don't hesitate to email, I've become pretty familiar with the world of online courses.

 Actually, my school is free. It's free public lol. I looked into doing it privately and it is very expensive and I couldn't afford it. 40 a month doesn't sound too bad...I'll look into it :) I'm trying to save up/pay for braces and a car. I kind of need these jobs, and other people can do it. Surely I can. It's just CA doesn't make it any easier.

Ah must be thinking of a different school,I've looked at a lot lol. Would it be possible for you to rearrange your schedule so you only work evenings, say 4-10 ? Then you can do your classes during the day like in a public school. Surely between 8 am -3pm you can do six classes, or am I not understanding the schedule? Talk to the boss at your main job and tell them school has to come first. A good boss will understand that. Then go to your fill-in and tell them that your school is threatening truancy. You can only work X-day for X hours and if that isn't possible you'll have to quit. Your education has to come first.

Pregnancy & Parenting The pull out method Oct 30 2009
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The pull out method alone has a high failure rate and many young girls think it's enough so they don't use birth control. What happens then is the guy gets into it and gives one last thrust and doesn't get out in time. Frankly I'm paranoid enough that I use my birth control (the ring)and make him pull out. So far I've been lucky. Basically you need to know this: if you want to have sex please take control of the situation yourself. Find a birth control method that works for you and use it. Keep a back-up like Plan B in your nightstand and unless you are totally committed and receiving regular check-ups, make him wear a condom too. You can never be too careful.

The Lounge So young and dying slowly from stress... Oct 29 2009
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If you can make it through the year, I recommend Ashworth. I switched from Keystone in May and it's fantastic. Plus my payments are only 40 a month. I would tell you to ease up on the jobs but I'm guessing you have to pay for your schooling and I know CA is expensive I looked into it. The only thing you can do is talk to the vp of your school and see if you can do things differently or make a switch to a different school before your grades suffer. If you need anything else don't hesitate to email, I've become pretty familiar with the world of online courses.

The Lounge Apartment trouble, please help! Oct 27 2009
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In the event you do decide to take this to small claims court you will need proof of how you left it. Otherwise she could go in and destroy it and you can't say jack. I reccomend you replace the original door handle and take pictures of the entire room, top to bottom the day you move out. Make sure you have a time stamp on there too. Then gather your documents and prepare to dig in it could take awhile.

On the upside maybe you could tell her you have already spoken to a lawyer(your dad) about this and you are prepared to take her to court. That might been enough to scare her into playing fair. Either way good luck and let us know what happened.

The Lounge Meanies!! (anti-puppy) Oct 08 2009
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That's why people shouldn't do business with family, it gets messy. Maybe you could offer to spend the day with her finding a dog friendly apartment or small house. I would be crushed if I had to give up my puppy.

The Lounge Sex offenders Sep 23 2009
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The Lounge What Happen At The End of House? Sep 23 2009
02:22 (UTC)

Ma, I was kinda hoping House would stay there for awhile. It would be kinda cool to see him bust mental cases. The show needs a little mix up.

The Lounge For or against Sep 05 2009
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I personally think that it's ok. I also think that parents who are worried their kids might get new ideas have a couple of choices. Keep your kids home from school or (gasp) discuss the issues with them. If your kid comes home asking why you don't support such and such you tell them "Suzie it's ok to have different views than you parents. It is important that you assess the facts and come to a conclusion yourself. However it is equally important that you understand how you came to that conclusion." At this point you direct them to information on said topic. If your child decides to read and absorb the information and wants to discuss it he or she has earned that  right. If, however, they balk and say "Mom I am not going to read 500 pages on education reform" then you say "Ok, but until then you have not presented me with an opinion backed up by facts. When you do feel free to ask me questions about my views. Until then trust that as your parent I only do what is best for you"

It is very simple talk to your kids. Teach them that it is ok to have different ideas on religion, politics,

The Lounge School Bullying Sep 05 2009
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Original Post by cptbunny:

Original Post by jess_sun:

On a side note, I can't beleive they are charging a 13 yr old with assault, that girl must have really knocked 'em around.

If she was 31, would you still be shocked? Because a fist is still a fist.

I'm sorry if I offended you, it's just that most of the adults in their lives so far are treating the other girls as a "kids will be kids" issue, but the one they are harassing gets slapped with adult charges. I guess I wasn't articulating my thoughts very well

The Lounge School Bullying Sep 04 2009
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^This is an excellent idea. Also Changing schools may not be so impossible. I'm guessing she can't switch because she's not in the right district, but if a lawyer were to threaten the school refusing the transfer, they might make things go smoother. There is also the option of either home-schooling or distance education even if it's just to get through the year. It may seem extreme, but I worry that this could escalate to some serious injuries or worse. 13 yr olds are cruel and if she is at a more at-risk school(it sounds like she is) then they will be twice as bad.  On a side note, I can't beleive they are charging a 13 yr old with assault, that girl must have really knocked 'em around.

 

The Lounge Thought he was cheatin, but just wanted a beatin! Sep 02 2009
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Original Post by jackattack07:

Oh man I can't stop laughing. Women are all completely insane. You think he's dressing like a chick because there were condoms and panties all over the room?!?!? ooomggggggggg

 No I said we didn't know and neither do you. There is probably a 95% chance he is cheating, but you have to admit that there could be other things going on because he left his junk out in the open. Most cheaters don't do that. He made no attempt to hide this stuff from her which means he is either really really stupid, or something else is going on.

The Lounge Needing serious advice =/ Sep 02 2009
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If you call your dad in you will be fired. Period. You admitted that you weren't catching on as quickly, that translates into fewer hours.

To the person who said higher education or McDonald's. McDonald's is not some chump job that you can get no matter what. It is fast paced and high-intensity. You have to be able to lead when you get a rush, multi-task when three people call in sick. How many times has someone told you (you don't want to flip burgers for a living" This leads a bunch a of spoiled kids to think they can get a job at McDonald's and not have to work as hard. That's bull. A job is a job if you don't perform to the supervisor's expectations then expect to face some consequences.

The Lounge Thought he was cheatin, but just wanted a beatin! Sep 02 2009
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Original Post by jackattack07:

LLLLOOOOOOOOLLLLLLLL

 

You think he uses condoms to masturbate.. and found women's underwear.. but you still aren't sure? hahahahaha!

And you people are telling her that she should try to save the relationship? GOOD LORD!

Damn a little insensitive aren't we? No woman ever wants to admit she was wrong about a guy. A lot of that comes from fear of being judged for being "blind" funny how you are doing just that. Bottom line is we aren't in the bedroom with him are we? So we can't judge can we? People are telling her to be calm and ask him about it. Maybe he'll come clean and she can escape with some dignity. Maybe he will admit that dressing up as a woman turns him on , and since he won't dress up in front of her, he can't do the deed. Maybe he is just another jerk who can't be faithful. We don't know, but you don't have a reason in the world to be as mean-spirited as you just were.

The Lounge Needing serious advice =/ Sep 02 2009
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Hon, I worked at McDonalds and my mom's been a manger for 20+years there. When they start cutting hours it's usually because they are trying to pull in labor to a certain percent. They start by cutting teens hours because they don't generally have to rely on the paycheck for more than a trip to the mall. It could also be that your performance just isn't up to par. Do you need constant help? Are you slow on the register? These things will cause a manager to see you as less of an asset. Also, you have no reason to go to the owner of the store. He/She really has no ruling on giving you more hours and going above your manager's head is rude. Go to the scheduling manager and tell them that you noticed your hours got cut and you just wanted to volunteer to pick up extra shifts if they come up. THen do it,don't make excuses about how you had plans just clear your schedule and go. Once they see that you are serious your hours might increase.

The Lounge Three Word Eulogy Aug 31 2009
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She was awesome

In seriousness though

Loving, independent, courageous

I think I'm doing great on the independent part, the loving can use some showing, and courageous needs work.

The Lounge Body Superiority, Fat Pride, Feminism and The Fashion Industry Aug 23 2009
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Original Post by wormyeyelid:

My eating disorder was not caused by looking at pictures of uber-thin celebrities and waif-like high fashion models. Instead, it was caused by extremely low self-esteem, poor body image and very little self-confidence (among other mental problems and complications).

What caused your poor self-esteem and body image?

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