posted 10-05-2008 02:47 AM               

Thanks though.

posted 10-05-2008 10:06 AM               

listen, if he likes being with you more than his girlfriend, he should probably think on that a little bit, you know? maybe hes with the wrong person.

posted 10-05-2008 06:42 PM            

If he is willing to say things like that to you while he has a girlfriend...think about it. Say you guys start dating, whats to stop him from saying those kind of thing to someone else. Also think about it from the girlfriends point of view, none of us would want to be in that situation. Honestly, I would have to question his trustworthiness if he's willing to act that way when his girlfriend is not around. I'm not saying you are doing anything wrong by any means. He shouldn't be leading you on, especially while he has a girlfriend. Obviously you know him better than I do, but I'm just responding to the information that was presented.

posted 10-08-2008 09:12 PM            

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Originally posted by helenbooktrip:
instead of spending time planning for when you MIGHT get kicked out, why dont you use that time and energy to concentrate and focus on school? just makes sense to me.

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posted 10-09-2008 12:12 PM            

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Originally posted by dawmineek:
If it happens, I'm thinking about legally emancipating from my parents because then at least I would get money, but I hate the thought of betraying my family like that. I know it sounds crazy that I still have any loyalty towards my parents, but family is a huge part of my life, which is why I'm so scared to lose it.

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Three years ago I left home, and it was a huge mistake. I tried to get legally emancipated, but the laws have changed, and now its basically impossible. i came home two years ago, and it was the best decision I've ever made. I know you don't want to move out, but seriously, do everything you can to prevent yourself from being kicked out. Don't run away from your problems, you have to face them head on, thats the only way that things are going to get better. Calmly talking things out with my parents worked for me. Every situation is different obviously, but instead of "planning your escape" work on your relationship with your parents, you'll regret it if you don't.

posted 10-09-2008 01:45 PM            

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Originally posted by Mistress Hibbins:
[QUOTE]Originally posted by helenbooktrip:
[b]instead of spending time planning for when you MIGHT get kicked out, why dont you use that time and energy to concentrate and focus on school? just makes sense to me.

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posted 10-09-2008 01:53 PM            

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Originally posted by EminentThropp:
Ilike this plan much better than my own. Helnbooktrip would you delete my post please?

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I took care of it, ET.

Yeah, dawmineek, I'm going to sound like an old woman now, but at the risk of sounding trite, here goes.

I really don't think you need to be legally emancipated just because of grades. Honestly, that's so stupid. It's almost as if you're saying that they're wrong and horrible people because they're angry you get bad grades. Chances are, they're issuing an empty threat anyway. Parents only want what is best for their children. The only time I've actually seen a parent throw a child out was with my best friend. In her case, she was an alcoholic, didn't pay her bills, was free-loading off her mother, etc., etc. That was the best thing for her. Five years later, she's now sober and, after a stint back at home with mom, she's now living on her own two feet in her own apartment with a great job.

Your parents are likely thinking that if they scare you enough, you'll get your ass into gear and start getting better grades. And I'm sorry, but I'm also not going to believe in the whole, "I try, I just can't do it" mentality. Get more help, get tutors, whatever it takes.

The solution isn't to say, "Fine, screw you, I'm leaving." Believe it or not, you're going to need your parents. I'm assuming you're still fairly young so don't go running away just yet.

You say you want to stay in school, so if that's really the case, prove it. Prove it to your parents, because if you really want to learn, you'll find a way to get better grades and show your mom that you can do it.

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posted 10-09-2008 08:33 PM               

I didn't want to sound insensitive so I just didn't respond at all.

posted 10-12-2008 11:16 PM               

I just have to say, I'm not conviced it's an empty threat. I mean, it's not just the grades, it's a lot of other things I don't care to mention. But at the risk of sounding younger and stupider than I already have, I'll just leave it at that.

posted 10-29-2008 12:12 PM               

Prioritize. If you can't do it all, (grades and a mock election) then you need to pick which is more important. Though one time not being on the honor roll won't kill you, I think it's silly to let a mock election be the reason you make a poor impression in your first semester of high school.

posted 10-29-2008 12:46 PM            

Also, I agree that the best thing to do is talk to both teachers about what the other one said. If possible, I would try to get them together so they can discuss it while you are present. Also, if you bring them together, you'll know they spoke with each other if you're right there, rather than relying on them to talk to each other some other time. Be proactive and responsible, let them know that it's not helping you to be told contradictory ideas. Tell them that you really want to do this and it's important to you, but in order for you to succeed, you need the cohesive support of ALL the teachers, and that in order for that to happen, they all need to be on the same level with each other.

And I've never done debate so I have no tips for you there, sorry.

posted 10-29-2008 06:42 PM            

Surely all the proof one needs is in His refusal to catch the toast when it slips off the plate as you're attempting to open a door?

posted 10-29-2008 07:50 PM               

so i am now going to officially try to stop this discussion.....now!

posted 10-30-2008 07:03 AM            

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Originally posted by wehttaM:
Then no one will be offended by such discussions of toast and jesus.

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posted 11-16-2008 08:50 AM               

help! for the past couple of months, i have been feeling ravenous hunger during my period. normally, i do eat a lot. i love food! but during my time of the month, i'm noticeably hungrier than usual. i get very hungry shortly after eating a big meal, and i wake up starving!!
the first time this happened, about 3 months ago, i thought it was because i had a flu. i would think i'm pregnant, but i'm abstinent.
i've heard of this problem occurring during PMS, but this is actually during my cycle.

if anyone has advice or has the same problem, i'd appreciate some in-put!

p.s. i'm going to go eat some cake now...hahah

posted 11-17-2008 12:22 PM               

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Originally posted by wehttaM:
I always crave bacon when I get my period.

Weird.

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lol...thanks Matt.

posted 12-14-2008 01:16 AM               

Now I have a question for all you girls out there...and this may be a TMI also. How many of you are on birth control for medicinal rather than recreational reasons? And what side effects do you have? I was on it for awhile last year but I was having some side effects that were causing more problems than they were taking care of and since the chance of getting pregnant was that of my dad getting pregnant my doc and I dced it. But now the reasons I went on have begun to get worse. Its been 7 weeks since my last period. Its NEVER been this late but I am positive beyond positive I am not prego since I've never had any sex in any form. Hell! I barely talk to men! Anyway. So symptoms of BC? I want to think about it and research some more before my next appt and get other people of the non medical professionals opinion.

posted 01-07-2009 07:04 AM               

How long should I wait after he has a breakup before I let him know that I'm interested? Not that he doesn't already know. But remind him?

posted 01-07-2009 08:17 PM               

i just wanted to add my two TMI cents to period discussion....i poop more when i have my period.

posted 02-06-2009 08:02 AM            

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