Emma

Okay, I'm in ninth grade and I go to a homeschool enrichment program. There's this guy in my theatre class, we'll call him Ben. At the beginning he was so funny, and after a few hesitations he began to talk to me. He's never really all that serious, always hilarious and shamelessly strange. Throughout the year we've become more and more friendly toward one another, and he always teases. My friend said when I missed class one day he didn't make any jokes. Now that our showing is nearing and the school year has passed he's been talking me more, never really all that serious of discussions. Once I sat across him in the lounge while skipping band and he talked to me the whole time, being funny and grinning and carrying on the conversation when we went quiet for a moment. Sometimes he just grins at me and a few times really recently I've caught him staring at me, or looking at me when he tells a joke. Yesterday he was walking around outside when I was waiting for my dad by the curb and just came over and sat ten feet away, starting to babble about how his mom probably forgot him again so I sat next to him and we talked until my dad came. He said, "Welp. See ya." And then I said, "Okay, yeah, see you, bye!" And he said "Bye." Once, before saying it louder. It was so cute. I really like him.

Should I ask him for his Skype or something? What should I do? He doesn't have a phone so I can't ask for his number.

Okay, I'm in ninth grade and I go to a homeschool enrichment program. There's this guy in my theatre class, we'll call him Ben. At the beginning he was so funny, and after a few hesitations he began to talk to me. He's never really all that serious, always hilarious and shamelessly strange. Throughout the year we've become more and more friendly toward one another, and he always teases. My friend said when I missed class one day he didn't make any jokes. Now that our showing is nearing and the school year has passed he's been talking me more, never really all that serious of discussions. Once I sat across him in the lounge while skipping band and he talked to me the whole time, being funny and grinning and carrying on the conversation when we went quiet for a moment. Sometimes he just grins at me and a few times really recently I've caught him staring at me, or looking at me when he tells a joke. Yesterday he was walking around outside when I was waiting for my dad by the curb and just came over and sat ten feet away, starting to babble about how his mom probably forgot him again so I sat next to him and we talked until my dad came. He said, "Welp. See ya." And then I said, "Okay, yeah, see you, bye!" And he said "Bye." Once, before saying it louder. It was so cute. I really like him.

Should I ask him for his Skype or something? What should I do? He doesn't have a phone so I can't ask for his number.

I'm fifteen, and I've just started to learn how to sew. I can make these: http://www.dogundermydesk.com/2011/11/circle-zip-e... and I know that others would definitely like them because everyone pretty much listens to music. Around my school area and stuff, how much do you think they'd sell? .50 cents? 1-3 dollars? 5 dollars?

Thanks for the help. Don't be rude to me, I report any answer that isn't helpful.

After visiting a sewing store for my DIY field trip, I confirmed the suspicion that I would like to learn to sew. My dad always said he'd like to get me a sewing machine, so he probably will get me one soon. I've done a few things in class, and I'm artistically inclined (I guess, it's what everyone always tells me anyway) but I'd still be a beginner.

I want to be able to quilt, and also make these: http://www.dogundermydesk.com/2011/11/circle-zip-e...

There were two types of machines that I liked there, the sewing machine and the serger. Which one would I need to get?

(Please be NICE to me. Just because you're an "expert" in sewing doesn't mean you have to be rude, condescending and turn me off from the potential hobby. I report any answer that isn't positive and helpful.)

So, yesterday a guy friend who hangs out in the same five-person group I do (I've moved away but they all miss me so we're getting together on Saturday) asked me out. I had sort of liked him and I couldn't say no so in a spontaneous moment I said yes (he asked over FaceBook, by the way...) and then we texted and he is way more excited than me, but today as I was practicing theatre for long hours I thought about it in my free moments and I don't know if I want to be in this relationship. I've been out ALL day with theatre, guitar and then I went and wrote to calm myself down so I haven't been on my phone much. I've had NINE messages from him already, and then on facebook there are nine more!!! The nine on facebook go like:

Him: Hi

Him: How are you?

Him: Are you enjoying the rain?

Him: It seems like you would

Him: I love you xP <3

Him: :)

Him: You could probably text me :P

Him: Or just ignore me....

Him: xP

And then I just got a tenth text from him - haven't opened it up yet, not sure if I want to right now. I mean, I'm ONLY SIXTEEN. We've been 'together' for ONE DAY and he says 'I love you'??!!!!? It's really unattractive and it's turning me off majorly. I feel like this is going to be a miserable experience, and I just want to be free and away from it already and it's been a mere 24 hours!!!

BUT I can't break up with him! He's one of the friends in my tightly knit group and we're all getting together on Saturday! What should I do?????

Okay, so I went to this public school last year in eighth grade, and I hung out with this group of two girls and two guys. One guy, we'll call him Mike, was a bit of a jerk at first but then we warmed up to one another. On the last day of school last year, he was all huggy with me but I thought that just meant that he would miss me, because the other guy - we'll call him Eli - was also quite huggy. Now we plan to get the group back together and have a 'movie night' (he messaged me on FB and said we should do this) and just watch South Park or something. We were talking about what all we should watch today, and our conversation went like:

Mike: Yeah we should totally watch it (we were talking about BBC Sherlock) and cuddle. (just kidding on that last part.) (unless you want to.)

Me: No don't worry I love cuddling:3

Mike: oh really?;3

Me: yes really:3

Mike :)

(and that's all for right now.)

So do you think he likes me or am I just seeing things?

http://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/arm-fat#.

I'm skinny enough, but being previously chunky I have fat arms. I want to tone them down signifcantly - I'm watching what I eat, and due to procrastination I never do anything but an occasional walk for exercise. It doesn't say specifically on here if I should do it every other day or every day, but what do you guys think?

Thanks in advance to everyone who helped.

Don't worry, it's for a webcomic.

I originally have used 'Zugzwang Killer', in which Zugzwang means:

a situation in chess, in which the obligation to make a move in one's turn is a serious, often decisive, disadvantage.

Now, the person who suggested this (An RP partner) got it off of Criminal Minds. Just the name, nothing else, but I fear that it would lack originality to use Zugzwang. Are there any other single-letter words like that that I could use for my serial killer's name?

He's a ritualistic, satanic killer who feeds off of fear, is similar to Hannibal Lector and leaves a letter behind at each scene that originally read: "Zugzwang", but again, maybe something else? Please help quick! The main male character has a dark past with the killer, they're out to get each other through the plot, so again please suggest something a bit dark.

Thanks!

Don't worry, it's for a webcomic.

I originally have used 'Zugzwang Killer', in which Zugzwang means:

a situation in chess, in which the obligation to make a move in one's turn is a serious, often decisive, disadvantage.

Now, the person who suggested this (An RP partner) got it off of Criminal Minds. Just the name, nothing else, but I fear that it would lack originality to use Zugzwang. Are there any other single-letter words like that that I could use for my serial killer's name?

He's a ritualistic, satanic killer who feeds off of fear, is similar to Hannibal Lector and leaves a letter behind at each scene that originally read: "Zugzwang", but again, maybe something else? Please help quick! The main male character has a dark past with the killer, they're out to get each other through the plot, so again please suggest something a bit dark.

Thanks!

Don't worry, it's for a webcomic.

I originally have used 'Zugzwang Killer', in which Zugzwang means:

a situation in chess, in which the obligation to make a move in one's turn is a serious, often decisive, disadvantage.

Now, the person who suggested this (An RP partner) got it off of Criminal Minds. Just the name, nothing else, but I fear that it would lack originality to use Zugzwang. Are there any other single-letter words like that that I could use for my serial killer's name?

He's a ritualistic, satanic killer who feeds off of fear, is similar to Hannibal Lector and leaves a letter behind at each scene that originally read: "Zugzwang", but again, maybe something else? Please help quick! The main male character has a dark past with the killer, they're out to get each other through the plot, so again please suggest something a bit dark.

Thanks!

I am fifteen years old, a girl, and Christian. I love God, and intend to follow His word.

EXCEPT to "obey your husband". I am not lesser than a man, never will I be. I will be independent and equal to him, and I will not be lesser than him at all whatsoever. I refuse this, and I will not simply be there to provide for my husband. I will not. I will make my own mark in the world (of psychology, I plan) and we will be together on it. Not him over me, but together as AN EQUAL. The Bible says that we are second to men, but I will never be. I am a person too, not just man's pleasure outlet or his servant. I am a separate person who will choose what i want to do for myself. I WILL refuse this. Does that mean I'm going to Hell?

Everyone's got to start somewhere, and for me, I want to start getting into comic-book style art. Mainly, it's for drawing the scenarios in my spy/spy co-story I'm working on with my writing partner. For personal entertainment purposes. I've always been interested in this, and now, getting my first job at 16, I want to raise the money up to buy the best, easiest to learn software to draw graphic art. Much like this: http://24.media.tumblr.com/61177e75a583cb74072ad0e...

(Just an example I found for one of my favorite fandoms.)

I own a Macbook. What software would you recommend?

Thanks in advance to anyone trying to sincerely provide tips and help to my question.

Everyone's got to start somewhere, and for me, I want to start getting into comic-book style art. Mainly, it's for drawing the scenarios in my spy/spy co-story I'm working on with my writing partner. For personal entertainment purposes. I've always been interested in this, and now, getting my first job at 16, I want to raise the money up to buy the best, easiest to learn software to draw graphic art. Much like this: http://24.media.tumblr.com/61177e75a583cb74072ad0e...

(Just an example I found for one of my favorite fandoms.)

I own a Macbook. What software would you recommend?

Thanks in advance to anyone trying to sincerely provide tips and help to my question.

Okay, so, I'm in ninth grade, and I go to a homeschool enrichment program. In theatre arts, there's this guy. In class we always talk and laugh together and make jokes, and sometimes I catch him staring at me. I think he might like me, and I like him back. (Once we were talking and he said he didn't have a phone, but he has a computer.) I really want to talk to him a bit more, but how can I ask for his email address? He doesn't have a Facebook either, I already looked.

Okay, so, I'm in ninth grade, and I go to a homeschool enrichment program. In theatre arts, there's this guy. In class we always talk and laugh together and make jokes, and sometimes I catch him staring at me. I think he might like me, and I like him back. (Once we were talking and he said he didn't have a phone, but he has a computer.) I really want to talk to him a bit more, but how can I ask for his email address? He doesn't have a Facebook either, I already looked.

(It's to Benedict Cumberbatch)

Hi!:) I hope you're having a good day! Or evening, or whatever time you read this letter. I'm Emma, a 15-year-old (almost sixteen) writer and extreme Sherlockian from Texas. I'm a huge fan of yours (not a crazy, stalkerish one though, don't worry) and I wanted to take a bit of time and write this out for you to read, hopefully. And I do wish it's not too tedious and long. I tend to spill out everything on my mind and heart, though, so it might be. Apologies for that.

I first saw Sherlock at my grandmother's house. We flicked on the television on a rainy day and I asked for her to search for Sherlock Holmes things (I'd been a fan of Sherlock Holmes for a few months before discovering Sherlock on PBS) and we found it on Netflix. Seeing the first episode, I freaked and immediately begged to watch the others available at the time. It's a brilliant show, but I know you hear that a bunch. I thought you were so talented and handsome, so I watched a few other things that you're in and now I'm a really big fan, suffering the feels of seeing the recent finale of season three.

Just to say, I will admit Sherlock has shaped me. While I was a fan of Sherlock Holmes, I wasn't to the point I am now. Watching Sherlock made me have the urge to pursue getting a degree in forensic science and psychology when I grow up. And seeing you act has made me want to do a bit of theatre. Cool thing, actually, I just got the lead as a private detective in the school play!

There's definitely something that makes you better than all the other celebrities out there. You're probably the only celebrity I'm an earnest fan of, to be honest. Besides the Imagine Dragons crew, but they're in music stuff and you're on the television and the big screen. Anyway, you're not only talented and strikingly prepossessing, but you seem to be a good, down-to-earth and extremely pleasant person to be around. I'd kill (not literally, no need to try and go Sherlock Holmes on me or anything, haha) to have a conversation with you. Just knowing you will read this makes me feel happy. I hope that if you're having a bad day, you feel better after reading it, if it's possible. I hope it will make you smile. You're a wonderful person. I hope you have the very best life.

I'm not expecting any response at all, that wasn't the main purpose, but I would still absolutely love that too. Just in case you feel the urge I put a self-addressed, stamped envelope in here for your convenience. If you found the want to, then I'd appreciate it more than words can say, but again that wasn't my intentions.

This is getting long. I'll wrap it up, now, then. I wish you the very best of luck on your future endeavors and roles, and I hope you have a fulfilling life, full of fun and happiness:)

Sincerely, from your sanest fan,

Emma

(Just tell me if there's anything I need to change and if it would be appealing to you.)

(It's to Benedict Cumberbatch)

Hi!:) I hope you're having a good day! Or evening, or whatever time you read this letter. I'm Emma, a 15-year-old (almost sixteen) writer and extreme Sherlockian from Texas. I'm a huge fan of yours (not a crazy, stalkerish one though, don't worry) and I wanted to take a bit of time and write this out for you to read, hopefully. And I do wish it's not too tedious and long. I tend to spill out everything on my mind and heart, though, so it might be. Apologies for that.

I first saw Sherlock at my grandmother's house. We flicked on the television on a rainy day and I asked for her to search for Sherlock Holmes things (I'd been a fan of Sherlock Holmes for a few months before discovering Sherlock on PBS) and we found it on Netflix. Seeing the first episode, I freaked and immediately begged to watch the others available at the time. It's a brilliant show, but I know you hear that a bunch. I thought you were so talented and handsome, so I watched a few other things that you're in and now I'm a really big fan, suffering the feels of seeing the recent finale of season three.

Just to say, I will admit Sherlock has shaped me. While I was a fan of Sherlock Holmes, I wasn't to the point I am now. Watching Sherlock made me have the urge to pursue getting a degree in forensic science and psychology when I grow up. And seeing you act has made me want to do a bit of theatre. Cool thing, actually, I just got the lead as a private detective in the school play!

There's definitely something that makes you better than all the other celebrities out there. You're probably the only celebrity I'm an earnest fan of, to be honest. Besides the Imagine Dragons crew, but they're in music stuff and you're on the television and the big screen. Anyway, you're not only talented and strikingly prepossessing, but you seem to be a good, down-to-earth and extremely pleasant person to be around. I'd kill (not literally, no need to try and go Sherlock Holmes on me or anything, haha) to have a conversation with you. Just knowing you will read this makes me feel happy. I hope that if you're having a bad day, you feel better after reading it, if it's possible. I hope it will make you smile. You're a wonderful person. I hope you have the very best life.

I'm not expecting any response at all, that wasn't the main purpose, but I would still absolutely love that too. Just in case you feel the urge I put a self-addressed, stamped envelope in here for your convenience. If you found the want to, then I'd appreciate it more than words can say, but again that wasn't my intentions.

This is getting long. I'll wrap it up, now, then. I wish you the very best of luck on your future endeavors and roles, and I hope you have a fulfilling life, full of fun and happiness:)

Sincerely, from your sanest fan,

Emma

(Just tell me if there's anything I need to change and if it would be appealing to you.)

How do you guys think a girl (in high school) should ask a guy in her class that she's friends with and has a crush on, for a hug without being awkward?

(So, I really like this guy. At first I just thought he was so cool, but now I realized he's really handsome and witty. Anyway, I have an inkling he likes me back. We're in theater arts together, always joking around. I *really* want to hug him! He's so cute and huggable, and I barely ever get hugs. I never know how to ask for one and I'm usually shy with just going in for it, but I'm confident around him so I'm going to give it a shot.)

Thank in advance to all helpful comments!

So, I really like this guy. At first I just thought he was so cool, but now I realized he's really handsome and witty. Anyway, I have an inkling he likes me back. We're in theater arts together, always joking around. I *really* want to hug him! He's so cute and huggable, and I barely ever get hugs. I never know how to ask for one and I'm usually shy with just going in for it, but I'm confident around him.

How should I ask him for a hug?

I know it won't be much. Much at all. I'm aiming for at least thirty dollars, though. Total. Here's what I am selling:

Fully charged, used Nintendo DS Lite (Pink) Completely perfect for use, just a tiny, tiny bit of wear on the side. WITH charger and case

Animal Crossing: Wild World DS game

Happy Feet Two DS Game

I Love Horses DS Game

Nintendogs: Dalmatian and Friends DS Game

Cars: Race O Rama Wii Game

My Horse And Me Wii Game

We Ski Wii Game

2K Sports Major League Baseball 2K10 Wii Game

Wii Play Wii Game

Testament of Sherlock Holmes XBox 360 Preowned Game

Just Dance 3 XBox 360 Kinect Game