Tomorrow is the 1st day of school. I like it and I want to go, but I'm nervous at the same time. I feel like I barely made it through the 1st year.
Any last-minute advice?Any advice for getting through the second year of high school?
-Get out of your comfort zone and talk to people. If you don't talk to people. you won't meet any new friends. And different people have different influences on you. Plus, if you're stuck on a certain subject, you can ask someone in your class that you're friends with to help you.
-Get to class on time. It's hard at times to make it to class in time but it's necessary you do. The teachers will be strict on you if you're late to their class. Some teachers might be okay with it if it doesn't happen often though.
-Bring all your materials to class. If you forgot your textbook or something in your locker, you might be able to share or borrow it from someone else but it's better to come prepared.
-Participate. You don't have to participate in everything or all the time. Just participate at least sometimes. You'll be closer to your classmates, the teachers will have a good impression on you and it may earn you points if your school/teacher does the point thing.
-You can do sports if you haven't done any yet. Sports are fun and good for you. It's also a way to make friends and it'll look good on your school record since it shows you have sportsmanship.
-Turn in your work on time. Don't put everything to the last minute because you'll realize it's harder and you'll stress out more since you don't have a lot of time to work on it. Plus it'll get you a bad grade if you turn in things late. Or at least one grade lower then what you would of got.
-It's okay to be nervous. Just take a deep breath and know that everything will be okay. It's the 1st day of school so I highly doubt anyone is going to be hard on you.
-Take things slow. Don't rush yourself and don't be in a hurry to make friends or get good grades. Nothing good comes from rushing yourself. You'll only end up making more mistakes and stress yourself out more and annoy yourself. Plus there's a chance you'll suddenly take out your stress on someone else and that won't be good.
-Be helpful. There will be freshmen at your school that might not know where all their classes are. If you can, try going up to them and offering them help. It always make people feel good to help someone. It'll also show people you're nice and people will be interested in becoming friends with you or at least talking to you. And besides, who knows? You might end up becoming friends with that person. And it's good to have a lot of friends. It doesn't matter whether they're a freshmen or higher.
-Ask for help. If you don't understand something or need help, don't hesitate to ask a teacher or friend for help. If you hesitate, you won't be able to learn anything and you'll have a hard time doing the work.
-Enjoy school. School shouldn't be a place where you only stress out. It's high school. You should have fun before you become an adult.
-Choose your friends. Different people will have different influences on you. Choose your friends wisely. Although there are some people who are into smoking and/or drinking but they're not bad people and some will know better than to try and get you involved too. But that ONLY goes for very few people. So choose your friends wisely. You don't want to get into drugs and all that crap. It'll mess you up. That does not mean go and hang out with the popular group so that your social status will be raised. I'm simply telling you to hang out with people you actually like. Not someone everyone else is hanging around or for social status purposes.
-Life isn't easy and it is unfair. There are times things will get hard but you should keep on working at it. Don't give up. It's okay if you break down but don't give up because once you give up, it's over. It's done and all of your previous efforts will be wasted.
-School spirit. Not a whole bunch of people are big on this. It'll seem silly at first to dress up or wear school colors or do all those spirit things and cheering/yelling. However, after you've done it a few times you'll realize how fun it is and no one will laugh at you because there will definitely be people involved in spirit week. Besides, having school spirit will make your school look good and it'll make school funner too.
-If you'e in a bad mood, let people know that you need some alone time so they don't bother you so you don't get irritated or take it out on them. Try to think of things that make you happy or just taking deep breaths. Your friends can also cheer you up. And there will probably be funny things happening around you so that can put in a good mood again too. Just make sure you're not mean about what someone did [like if they fall or something].
Have fun and enjoy high school!Any advice for getting through the second year of high school?
Breathe. There's definitely no point in getting stressed out about it now, so just try to relax and focus on taking things one day at a time. You'll be fine, I promise.
That said, don't procrastinate. Start working on long-term assignments the day they're assigned, and you'll find yourself getting way less stressed than if you wait until the last minute. Also, remember that it's only schoolwork, and it won't kill you.
It's smooth sailing from here my dear. You have all the new freshman that have to have first day gitters and walk into a whole new scene. Just relax and enjoy and get good grades! :)
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
How was your experiences when traveling with an infant on amtrak, i have to bring a ten month old, advice?
travel with only the items you really need,diaper bag with diapers, wipes, a few toys, and any clothing you need in a small duffel bag. Travel light because you have to lug around your kiddo.facial treatment
I need some advice on getting a tumble dryer?
I'm thinking of buying one, I live in a small flat, and being cost effective would be good. Vent or consender?
anyone had any really good makes that are worth looking at?
cheersI need some advice on getting a tumble dryer?
As you've probably gathered the biggest cost is running the dryer not the initial outlay on the purchase price. Look for the energy symbol when buying one. You can get A rated ones now but they tend to be at the more expensive end eg. John Lewis. Com-bi washer/dryers tend to be less reliable but take up less space. There are also a few dryers that allow you to dry overnight by blowing room temperature air through the tumble cycle. This is very energy efficient but takes a long time to dry the clothes.I need some advice on getting a tumble dryer?
Mine is a vent, we couldn't get it near a window but actually the air blowing out isn't too bad. I bought it from tesco and it's really little, about 15cm shorter than the washing machine, it's really great and only cost 拢89, I think it's Creda or white knight
If space is a premium why not buy a new washer/tumbler. We've used them since they came out and had no trouble with the condensing ones....from about 拢250. Indesit
you have to drill a hole in your wall for a vent where as a condenser collects all the moisture for you.I prefer a vent one and they are cheaper as well.
A vented unit will need to vent to the outside, through the wall. If not possible, condenser type.
anyone had any really good makes that are worth looking at?
cheersI need some advice on getting a tumble dryer?
As you've probably gathered the biggest cost is running the dryer not the initial outlay on the purchase price. Look for the energy symbol when buying one. You can get A rated ones now but they tend to be at the more expensive end eg. John Lewis. Com-bi washer/dryers tend to be less reliable but take up less space. There are also a few dryers that allow you to dry overnight by blowing room temperature air through the tumble cycle. This is very energy efficient but takes a long time to dry the clothes.I need some advice on getting a tumble dryer?
Mine is a vent, we couldn't get it near a window but actually the air blowing out isn't too bad. I bought it from tesco and it's really little, about 15cm shorter than the washing machine, it's really great and only cost 拢89, I think it's Creda or white knight
If space is a premium why not buy a new washer/tumbler. We've used them since they came out and had no trouble with the condensing ones....from about 拢250. Indesit
you have to drill a hole in your wall for a vent where as a condenser collects all the moisture for you.I prefer a vent one and they are cheaper as well.
A vented unit will need to vent to the outside, through the wall. If not possible, condenser type.
I need help in choosing the best cruise ship- any advice?
We are planning to go cruising in the Western Caribbean in February. We want to port in New Orleans so we can catch Mardi Gras. The only one I can find so far is from Carnival- the Fantasy ship. The ratings for it were pretty poor. Has anyone ever sailed this cruise, and do you know anything about the ship? Is there any way to get the ABSOLUTE best deal or tips to upgrade rooms for free? Ive never cruised before, and seriously need some tips. Please help!I need help in choosing the best cruise ship- any advice?
Go to http://www.love.allabouthoneymoons.com they can plan any type of trip not just honeymoons. If you tell them what you like and your budget they will plan the perfect trip for you.Best of all if you use there service to book your trip there service is free b/c the fee is paid by the cruise line. They have 2 locations in Louisiana so they can help!!I need help in choosing the best cruise ship- any advice?
Have you considered selecting a mini-cruise onboard a crewed sailing catamaran?
Most experienced travellers to the Caribbean will tell you that you cannot fully appreciate the beauty of places like the British Virgin Islands if are on a floating hotel.
Crewed catamarans offer a luxury sailing on smaller sleek, comfortable mega multihulls with a full service crew.
You can even book a 'cabin' with other couples aboard these cats with full course meals, sunset cruising and swims to nearby beaches without the hassle of stomach poisining wiating in lines or having to walk down those long corridors to get to your cabin.
A vacation onbaord a crewed catamaran is one of the 'best kept secrets' around but they will change as travel to the Caribbean explodes.
There are a number of catamaran operators in the Gulf and Caribbean who can service couples and groups.
Here are a few:
www.catamarans.com
www.moorings.com
www.sevenseas.com
Also, remember that you need a passport to travel now and you cannot enjoy the splendour of the Caribbean onboard a massive boat which looks out of place in the Garden of Eden.
the best cruise is Disney - but they dont sail from New Orleans.
Carnival is OK, but mostly college kids partying and old people gambling.
upgrades for free? yeah, right.
you can get good deals if you buy your package early - the sooner the better. If you are shopping for Mardi Gras cruises now, you will get hosed, its too late. But its a great time to book summer and fall cruises.
Also, check with different travel agents, some have better deals with different cruise lines. Triple A has some bargains if you are a member.
I'm a big fan of sailing vacations. I've been on a big cruise ship before, not the Fantasy, and it was very nice but just recently my husband and I went on a ';crewed charter'; and it was just amazing!!!
If you're not familiar a crewed charter comes with a captain and a chef and they cater to your every need!!
My charter was on a 60ft beautiful Privilege catamaran called Best Revenge. The crew was so nice and they took us to amazing beaches and snorkelings spots.
It truly exceeded all our expections and can't wait to do it again. Here's their website address. You should check it out.
www.catamarans.com
Go to http://www.love.allabouthoneymoons.com they can plan any type of trip not just honeymoons. If you tell them what you like and your budget they will plan the perfect trip for you.Best of all if you use there service to book your trip there service is free b/c the fee is paid by the cruise line. They have 2 locations in Louisiana so they can help!!I need help in choosing the best cruise ship- any advice?
Have you considered selecting a mini-cruise onboard a crewed sailing catamaran?
Most experienced travellers to the Caribbean will tell you that you cannot fully appreciate the beauty of places like the British Virgin Islands if are on a floating hotel.
Crewed catamarans offer a luxury sailing on smaller sleek, comfortable mega multihulls with a full service crew.
You can even book a 'cabin' with other couples aboard these cats with full course meals, sunset cruising and swims to nearby beaches without the hassle of stomach poisining wiating in lines or having to walk down those long corridors to get to your cabin.
A vacation onbaord a crewed catamaran is one of the 'best kept secrets' around but they will change as travel to the Caribbean explodes.
There are a number of catamaran operators in the Gulf and Caribbean who can service couples and groups.
Here are a few:
www.catamarans.com
www.moorings.com
www.sevenseas.com
Also, remember that you need a passport to travel now and you cannot enjoy the splendour of the Caribbean onboard a massive boat which looks out of place in the Garden of Eden.
the best cruise is Disney - but they dont sail from New Orleans.
Carnival is OK, but mostly college kids partying and old people gambling.
upgrades for free? yeah, right.
you can get good deals if you buy your package early - the sooner the better. If you are shopping for Mardi Gras cruises now, you will get hosed, its too late. But its a great time to book summer and fall cruises.
Also, check with different travel agents, some have better deals with different cruise lines. Triple A has some bargains if you are a member.
I'm a big fan of sailing vacations. I've been on a big cruise ship before, not the Fantasy, and it was very nice but just recently my husband and I went on a ';crewed charter'; and it was just amazing!!!
If you're not familiar a crewed charter comes with a captain and a chef and they cater to your every need!!
My charter was on a 60ft beautiful Privilege catamaran called Best Revenge. The crew was so nice and they took us to amazing beaches and snorkelings spots.
It truly exceeded all our expections and can't wait to do it again. Here's their website address. You should check it out.
www.catamarans.com
Does anyone have advice on insurance for a personal loan?
I have just taken out a person loan, I'm worried that if got sick and couldn't work I would not be able to pay the loan. I do not understand insurance and tried going to google but just got more confused. Thanks for your help.Does anyone have advice on insurance for a personal loan?
You're looking for short-term disability insurance. Sometimes, it is offered through employers and (in the U.S.) state disability insurance is also available. Not sure you're going to find any affordable private insurance.Does anyone have advice on insurance for a personal loan?
You can purchase disability insurance to cover you if you become sick or injured.
Short term disability would cover you for the first three months you are unable to work due to an injury or illness, while long term disability would typically cover you after 90 days.
In the event that you meet the policy's definition of ';unable to work';, the policy would pay you a portion of your income.
You can lower the cost of the insurance by buying a plan that would not pay for the first week or two that you miss.
Many employers offer this coverage, and AFLAC is one of several companies that offers disability policies. This is their website: http://www.aflac.com/us/en/Default.aspx
Your worry has worth, but you can attach a Term life insurance plan to protect you from any unforeseen circumstance. It is cheapest and usually purchased against liability of life.
You're looking for short-term disability insurance. Sometimes, it is offered through employers and (in the U.S.) state disability insurance is also available. Not sure you're going to find any affordable private insurance.Does anyone have advice on insurance for a personal loan?
You can purchase disability insurance to cover you if you become sick or injured.
Short term disability would cover you for the first three months you are unable to work due to an injury or illness, while long term disability would typically cover you after 90 days.
In the event that you meet the policy's definition of ';unable to work';, the policy would pay you a portion of your income.
You can lower the cost of the insurance by buying a plan that would not pay for the first week or two that you miss.
Many employers offer this coverage, and AFLAC is one of several companies that offers disability policies. This is their website: http://www.aflac.com/us/en/Default.aspx
Your worry has worth, but you can attach a Term life insurance plan to protect you from any unforeseen circumstance. It is cheapest and usually purchased against liability of life.
Is it ok to ask a catholic priest for dating advice?
i'm close to my chaplain. there is a girl i like but the situation is very complicated. i'm not talking about sex or even getting married...just what i should do under some very challenging circumstances.Is it ok to ask a catholic priest for dating advice?
Absolutely. Priests serve as counselors to couples and help them with establishing healthy relationships. They provide a objective view as they are not the ones in the relationship. They have married many couples, and they know which relationships will work.
They guide us spiritually and help us determine our roles in a relationship. So yes... I would ask a Priest for advice and direction.
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@ Atheist Bean - ';That's like asking a vegan what cut of beef tastes best. NO!';
----You are wrong. Just because the Priest is not in a relationship does not mean that he is not more than qualified to answer on the topic. For instance, does a doctor need to have physically gone through having cancer to be qualified to treat a cancer patient? NO! As such, a Priest does not have to be dating to provide someone with sound advice.Is it ok to ask a catholic priest for dating advice?
Absolutely. As a celibate, the priest is able to give completely moral and unbiased advice. He is the pastor for his parish so he can give them advice.
Yes. Priests are well trained in counseling in all kinds of situations. Obviously some of them are better at it than others. If you are close to this priest and have confidence in him there should be no problem.
The Chaplain can give you sound moral advice that pertains to your relationship. If that's relevant then go ahead and seek the advice of your Chaplain friend.
Of course it's fine to ask your priest. Most priests dated girls when they were teens and young adults, before they entered the seminary. So your priest will more than likely have some very good advice.
Sure.
Most priests are trained counselors with hundreds of hours of counseling people in the real world.
With love in Christ.
It is fully OK to ask.
It is not OK to ask and complain because you don't like the answers he gives you... ;)
I think you should ask a pastor instead... but yes priests are supposed to answer whatever questions you may have.
depends on the quality of the answer you want!
Hey dear ..
Instead of asking this there , you can try it there on a free dating services web site. where lot of lot of singles like you are dating with their dating partners.
Catholicism isn't Christian. They worship the pope when they should be worshiping Jesus, man made rules, teach works for salvation, added books to the Bible, worship statues and loads of other idolatry. It can't save. Only Jesus can. Please pray a sincere prayer with all of your heart admitting to Jesus you are a sinner. Have full faith that His blood pays off all of your sins and accept His gift of everlasting life. I pray that God blesses you with peace. Amen.
No -- Going to a preist for dating advice isn't a good... it's like going up to a broke person and asking them for finacial advice !!
But -- a Pastor on the other hand could help you out !!
Blessings --
Why would you want to? Not trying to be rude, but catholic priests are not suppose to be in relationships or anything similar.. In my opinion people learn through experiences
Lol, you'd get as much help from asking someone from a comic book costume convention.
That's like asking a vegan what cut of beef tastes best. NO!
Absolutely. Priests serve as counselors to couples and help them with establishing healthy relationships. They provide a objective view as they are not the ones in the relationship. They have married many couples, and they know which relationships will work.
They guide us spiritually and help us determine our roles in a relationship. So yes... I would ask a Priest for advice and direction.
**********
@ Atheist Bean - ';That's like asking a vegan what cut of beef tastes best. NO!';
----You are wrong. Just because the Priest is not in a relationship does not mean that he is not more than qualified to answer on the topic. For instance, does a doctor need to have physically gone through having cancer to be qualified to treat a cancer patient? NO! As such, a Priest does not have to be dating to provide someone with sound advice.Is it ok to ask a catholic priest for dating advice?
Absolutely. As a celibate, the priest is able to give completely moral and unbiased advice. He is the pastor for his parish so he can give them advice.
Yes. Priests are well trained in counseling in all kinds of situations. Obviously some of them are better at it than others. If you are close to this priest and have confidence in him there should be no problem.
The Chaplain can give you sound moral advice that pertains to your relationship. If that's relevant then go ahead and seek the advice of your Chaplain friend.
Of course it's fine to ask your priest. Most priests dated girls when they were teens and young adults, before they entered the seminary. So your priest will more than likely have some very good advice.
Sure.
Most priests are trained counselors with hundreds of hours of counseling people in the real world.
With love in Christ.
It is fully OK to ask.
It is not OK to ask and complain because you don't like the answers he gives you... ;)
I think you should ask a pastor instead... but yes priests are supposed to answer whatever questions you may have.
depends on the quality of the answer you want!
Hey dear ..
Instead of asking this there , you can try it there on a free dating services web site. where lot of lot of singles like you are dating with their dating partners.
Catholicism isn't Christian. They worship the pope when they should be worshiping Jesus, man made rules, teach works for salvation, added books to the Bible, worship statues and loads of other idolatry. It can't save. Only Jesus can. Please pray a sincere prayer with all of your heart admitting to Jesus you are a sinner. Have full faith that His blood pays off all of your sins and accept His gift of everlasting life. I pray that God blesses you with peace. Amen.
No -- Going to a preist for dating advice isn't a good... it's like going up to a broke person and asking them for finacial advice !!
But -- a Pastor on the other hand could help you out !!
Blessings --
Why would you want to? Not trying to be rude, but catholic priests are not suppose to be in relationships or anything similar.. In my opinion people learn through experiences
Lol, you'd get as much help from asking someone from a comic book costume convention.
That's like asking a vegan what cut of beef tastes best. NO!
Friday, January 8, 2010
Advice, suggestions for studying abroad from people who have?
I've been thinking about spending a semester of college in Britain.
I've already talked with my school's study abroad department, and they've gone over the basics with me, but I was hoping to hear from people who've actually studied in other countries.
Advice or suggestions for living and studying abroad in general or for Europe in general or for England in general?Advice, suggestions for studying abroad from people who have?
FREE TUITION!!! FREE TUITION!!!
not sure about EU
studyinnorway.no
i think google it prob .edu .org
I've already talked with my school's study abroad department, and they've gone over the basics with me, but I was hoping to hear from people who've actually studied in other countries.
Advice or suggestions for living and studying abroad in general or for Europe in general or for England in general?Advice, suggestions for studying abroad from people who have?
FREE TUITION!!! FREE TUITION!!!
not sure about EU
studyinnorway.no
i think google it prob .edu .org
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