Posts by trendstudent

Hey, I know a Penny Lane. She lives 2 doors down from me. Her mothers name is Jenny Lane.

Just consider nicknames. My name is Erin so around every St. Patricks Day, instead of "Erin Go Bragh" (Long live Ireland), people say "Erin go bra-less" to me. It was totally gross when an old man did that to me. Ugh!

Other than that, I'm not really into hippie names. I like the strong sounding names like Jackson or Julie.

Instead of taking a diuretic, why not just drink some water? It sounds counter-productive but it can help flush out sodium in your body and is good for your overall health. You could have iced or hot tea as well.

Stay hydrated and relax. Maybe do some pilates or relaxation yoga. That may help to calm you down.

My body gets all flakey too when taking different birth controls. The Depo shot was horrible for me but great for other women. Just give yourself some time to let your body adjust. If it's still being flakey or for your own piece of mind, go see your doctor. Heck, it would be a good excuse to get an annual physical.

It reminded me of corn too. Pretty harmless but I don't think I've ever had edamame so I can't say for certain.

Ok, so your pap is abnormal but your hpv test is negative still? Just getting it straight...

I just found a wart on my ummm, ya' know. I just got married to the same guy I was seeing for the last 3 years and have only had unprotected sex with him and my previoius husband. Let me tell you, it was totally scary and gross. My dr. said it's HPV even though I tested negative for it last April. She said it doesn't mean my guy was unfaithful...it could have been dormant in either one of us for a long time. Also, it's treatable.

Anyway, don't make yourself crazy over these things. I know it's hard because of where it's at but you've gotta wait until the results come back. You've got your youth and previous negative paps on your side. You're a smart cookie to even get your annual paps done because a lot of women put it off. Keep us posted.

Yeah, I would wait too. Save, save, save and pay your debt back. Go to school if you have the opportunity. As you're saving, keep an eye on the housing and rental market. You'll have time to see plenty of houses and can wait for the perfect one to come around and you won't have the same money issues. By the time you're ready to move, maybe you can get a place by yourself and have a chunk of money for a down payment...who knows?

If your pal moves on his/her own, maybe you'll have a place to hang out every now and then. Your responsibilities at this age alone are helping to develop your independence from mom and dad. Just work towards it by checking off your smaller goals and getting yourself into a stable financial place.

I met my guy through a social networking group. It wasn't online though. It was a small office a few miles away that put together activitites and anyone can go...mostly singles, but some couples. I signed up to go the local brewery and take a bus to a baseball game and back to the brewery. I figured if I didn't meet anyone, I would still have a good time. It's a good way to meet people in person. I actually met a lot of people; guys and girls (as friends, of course). We got married a couple of weeks ago.

I would suggest something like that, if you have the time. I went alone because if I went with a girlfriend, we might have been glued to eachother and I wouldn't have met anyone.

If you're in the Detroit area, it's called The Social Connection. Anywhere else? I would suggest looking in your local paper for articles.

Online dating? I would have given it a shot too. Go for it but be safe.

I knew a border collie named Bubba

Considering it takes an hour to get to work by bus, she must live kind of far away....maybe a bike would do it.

I used to work 6-2:30 and I would sometimes walk on my 30 minute lunch break. I would just eat while I was working if I could. You might be able to find a walkin' buddy too.

You could do the squat/lunge thing while preparing dinner or brushing your teeth.

Other than getting up earlier to get a workout in, I can't think of much more.

Awww Charming, You're such a sweetie. And it sounds like you've got your head screwed on straight. I wish I was as thoughful when I was younger like you.

I like the baked goods idea, especially since you're giving them to all of your friends...and it sounds like he's a friend too. Happy V-Day!

Bottled water.....for todays' dog on-the-go with a finicky palette!

That's hilarious. Ok, so you're out on a long walk with your pooch on a hot summer day.... just pour some of your own dang water in his frisbee!

...and I really like Cesar Millan.

Are they leaf teas or from a bottle?

I believe it to an extent...

To me, vine ripened tomatoes are better than hot house tomatoes. But the Farmers Market ones taste THE BEST!

I try to always buy my produce at the local farmers market. It's great because it's in season and fresh. Not all vendors there grow organically.

Original Post by triffid2002:

Question for all of the future brides and bridesmaids trying to loose weight:  what are you going to do about ordering your dress?  The bride told me I should order it within the next month but now I am not sure what size I should order.

 My wedding is NEXT weekend! Eek! I was in the same dilemma. I lost a few pounds before I ordered my dress. Once it was ordered, I lost a little bit more. I went in for my fitting when the dress came in and maintained that weight since. I still have some weight to lose...actually quite a bit but I figured I looked awesome in my dress anyway so who gives a crap if I'm still chubby?

It seems like most of these weddings are in spring and summer. You need to be extra careful because it's the busy time of year. Have a backup plan, like an independent seamstress in case the one at the bridal shop gets backlogged.

Also, Spanx can be your new best friend.

• We're in heaven - original Bryan Adams but remake by Do is better
• Happy Together - The Turtles
• Love Story - Taylor Swift

You're in the diamond selling business? How about that song by Jagged Edge - "Let's get Married"

Same thing happens to me sometimes. Today, I went out shopping and I was really itchy but I think it was the material of my pants.

I noticed that if I don't exercise in a really long time, when I start back up, I get the itchies. I thought it was because of my fat jiggling around because it calms down the more in shape I get.

You could try switching to a different laundry soap and see how it goes.