loyola12

It means "good luck" and I believe it starts with an "a".

It deviates from another word that I can't remember that mean the opposite (bad luck).

I am a 17 year old teenage boy.

Two days ago just after I ate some homemade garlic bread with real garlic, I was about to burp when I felt this weird discomfort in my heart region that dissipated after I belched. The feeling is akin to someone or something "pushing" my heart or when your in a deep depression. I woudn't categorize it as painful but it is somewhat uncomfortable. Since that day I've been having tiny burps all day even in the morning when I haven't eaten anything and the discomfort is still there.

I jog everyday in the morning, eat tons of fruit and vegetables proportional to meat/grains eaten, rarely eat heavy foods (pizza, soup, etc.), and get my full hours of sleep. I also don't have a history of heart problems in my family except for my grandpas hypertension.

However, I do tend to stress a lot particularly with family, school, and the future. I went through a period of depression and had a mental breakdown during the spring.

What is this feeling? What do I need to correct to get rid of it? Will it potentially lead to a greater problem in the future? Should I see a doctor? (last resort I have no health insurance)

I haven't told anyone yet because of complicated issues but I do want to know if I have something serious. Please help and thank you in advance.

My problem is semi complicated so I will list it in steps.

1) I "removed a book from my device" a long time ago before you it would simply disappear

2) I went into "manage my account" and tried to delete it there

3) It is still on my kindle

4) I tried to remove it from my my device but instead it tells me I have to "install" it

5) I don't want to install it because it costs money

So how do I get rid of this book once and for all?

I don't have a specific question to answer I just never really understood this on question where it asks if two people can do a certain project for x amount of time how long will it take for both of them to accomplish the same task together, for example:(completely making up a problem)

Charlize can paint a fence in 45 minutes. Dakota can paint the same fence in 30 minutes. If the two worked together, how long will it take them to complete the task.

Please give me a detailed explanation and perhaps a formula if possible and if I can use that same formula for more than two people. I'm preparing for the SAT and this is one of those questions I feel might be on it and I can never understand it. Thank you in advance =)

So I've really been trying to clean up my cousin's old laptop she gave me but all the antivirus systems and such are in chinese. I would have someone read it to me but instead of characters there's only blank boxes. I've tried google etc. and everything but the sites that supposedly let me download it for free all lead to the microsoft home page. Its incredibly frustrating unable to download a simple language packet due to whatever. Thank you for your time and here's my computers info:

Microsoft Windows XP

Professional

Version 2002

Service Pack 2

I know I'm a pretty indecent singer but I want to get better for hobby purposes (no way can i do this professionally)

Unfortunately, I don't really know what the root of the problem:

- is it my tone, inability to hit notes, improper technique, or am I just incapable of singing?

- Do I even have potential?

- Can i get better?

I'm currently enrolled in choir and I don't know if I should stay for the entire year if the root of the problem is that I'm incapable of singing.

Thank you for your time and patience!

BTW please don't look at my facial expressions as I sing just flip to another tab while I sing lol I look pretty weird in this video (and most of my other)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBV6fYb906w&list=HL...

I know I'm a pretty indecent singer but I want to get better for hobby purposes (no way can i do this professionally)

Unfortunately, I don't really know what the root of the problem:

- is it my tone, inability to hit notes, or am I just incapable of singing?

- Do I even have potential?

- Can i get better?

I'm currently enrolled in choir and I don't know if I should stay for the entire year if the root of the problem is that I'm incapable of singing.

Thank you for your time and patience!

BTW please don't look at my facial expressions as I sing just flip to another tab while I sing lol I look pretty weird in this video (and most of my other)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBV6fYb906w&list=HL...

So i just turned 17 years old male and I have a nice coarse,thick, asian head of hair but for some reason my hair has been really i dont really know the term but its very prone to falling out not breakage or anything like literally falling out. whenever I see one of these strands they have the round root thing at the bottom so i know its not breakage. If i run my hair through my fingers its not uncommon to collect FIVE strands of hair. When I shower I lose atleast TWENTY strands of hair. I don't know what im doing wrong!

I use organic shampoo and conditioner everyday, my dad has a full head, i rarely apply gel maybe 1-2 a week, i dont make a towel turban, ive never colored it, ive never straightened it, and i dont rub my towel to dry my hair i just sort of blotch it out.

I use EVOO (extra virgin olive oil) as a leave in conditioner as it helps to shape my unruly hair in the morning while giving it moisture ( my hair is very coarse which appears dry but its not). I dont know if this is the problem as I heard it can suffocate the strands. I also have some scalp pimples however I don't know if these two are connected.

To me my hair looks pretty healthy my friends always comment on how thick and healthy it looks however Im just really concerned about losing my hair! Thank you for your time and attention!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihuHMweFQAU

I dont necessarily want to become a singer but I do want some critiquing so I don't sound like an utter mess when I sing.

Iv'e been having really mixed reviews lately like to the extreme ( a friend will tell me to shut up because I sound horrible and another tells me to sing everyday for them because she honestly adores my voice and another tells me I'm average and basically implies she would skip over it).

What I'm really aiming at is what does my voice sound like? Does it sound good?

Please no harsh comments I want constructive criticisms only, I have no qualms about negative feedback as long as it has justification.

Thank you for taking your time to comment and hopefully I don't break your ear drums =)

I really LOVE singing! I have taken steps to improve it by joining choir, searching up videos, and really trying to find my own style. I'm necessarily saying "oh i wanna get paid for this" but that would be great! I wanna see if my current skill level capable for talent shows (school or on tv) or perhaps gigs at night clubs or other places.

These are my main questions....

How is my tone? Describe it please. =)

What do I need to improve on?

Do i have potential?

Should I keep trying at musical opportunities? (gigs, nightclubs, talent shows, or if im really lucky a record label)

Thank you so much for your time and sorry if I break your eardrums or else somehow cause you bodily harm with my singing (hopefully I dont DX)

So I have this teacher who is regarded by my peers as "prejudicial" or "inclined to favorite." I do not have a problem with her in fact I actually admire the passion she has for her job and the subject she teaches, English, and take this observation from the experiences of myself and my friends.

I can tell by the tone of her voice when she talks to me (irritated, mechanical, maybe a little cautious) and her mannerisms toward me (a deep intake of air and sighing before speech, the raising of the eyebrows and upward tilt of her head when I have a comment or answer in class, cold, piercing gaze when we converse, and the slight wave of her hand when we discuss a question or topic) that she is not very fond of me. I know that it is not unreasonable and spiteful, however, as I have committed several sins against her: being loud on the first day of class, perpetually coming in late on certain days (we have block periods on certain days and I am frequently late to her class by literally a minute). My friends also say she does not like people with bold attitudes (outgoing or strong) which I am guilty of and is drawn towards meeker characters. Very recently, I have struck a bad chord with her as I stood in the hallway one day and brushed her friend twice while trying to say to one of the teachers I like better.

However, I feel that I am just a human and am not perfect. I understand I have certain crimes, but I am doing the best I can as a student. I attempt all my homework legitimately and to the best of my ability. I ask questions when I have trouble. I try my best during class discussions. I genuinely like the subject that is being taught and I would like to be in a more comfortable position with this teacher who genuinely likes the subject and still has that passion for teaching.

What I don't like is coming in everyday getting myself the stink eye and just generally feel discouraged. I work extra hard on her work and have no social life and even stay up to 2 am in the morning on certain occasions. I would like to be rewarded for my hard work as I notice that she does not make any comments on the papers I turn in. Too put it bluntly, I want a teacher who I know can work as hard as I am actually put in that effort.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86LCVv6Yqlk

click top to hear me sing. ignore my ugly facial expressions lol

So heres the deal. I want a straight male friend! no i dont want to get with him or do anything with him i just want to socialize wiht the same ****** sex for once. i wanna do what guys do cuz im tired of the bull girls dish out half of the times. i think i should talk to some men but one of two things happen when thye try and talk to to me. either i act like a complete douche or am super shy. im scared of guys rejecting me or acting llike a douche back so i put my defenses around but i want a dam straight best friend.

I believe myself to be a pretty charismatic person but I can't seem to keep anyone's attention unless they're like pretty weird or closed off. People always say I'm fun to be around and such and I have so much energy blah blah blah and for a week or so we'll be awesome friends and we'll talk and laugh like any other friends and most importantly they'll actually be INTERESTED in what I say. After this "honeymoon period" they start to either take little concern to what I say and just go off and be interested in other people. Like one of my friends said omg im so fun to be around blah blah blah and thats when we werent so close and such then i got pretty close to her and had like a conversation and such and BAM she doesnt care that much about me anymore Im just another person to her or maybe one day someone will be like my best friend and then the next its like we're strangers again. The only people Ive actually managed to maintain their interests in me are either weird, smart, or (i hate to say this) the bottom of the food chain. Now i feel very egotistical when i say that but im in high school and i do feel the need to move up in "status" to get people to maintain their interest in me that's probably the missing link. I'm also asian in california a mostly hispanic dominated state and were considered like the lowest race or some stupid s*it like that so people often dont hold us in high respects unless we're like super popular or extremely irregular in nature. By irregular in nature I mean the exception of the asian stereotype ( which is shy, awkward, nerdy, ugly, unfit, only good for school ). People say I am an exception to this stereotype but there are some days when i dont feel so dam bubbly and crazy and my world just implodes on me. People tire of me and go back to their comfort lives and such. I do feel at times that I'm annoying with eople and other times i feel like im too shy or boring. most of the time people put me off as the one gay asian kid whos pretty kewl but i dont want to get involved with. oh yeah i forgot to say im asian and gay so i dont/cant really talk to men. SO if you do read this long paragraph i really just want some advice: am i overanalyzing, stupid, annoying, or is it a racial/status barrier or maybe is it because the female populace are just so stuck up?

So me and my hair have never really gotten along. Its your typical asian poofy, straight as knives, fine, thick, mess. I have no idea what it is capable of and i really wan to experiment with it. my uncle whos my hairstylist and is certified but says that theres only so much i can do with my hair. i just got a haircut but i really want to expand my options so what i really want is a list of what i can do with my hair. please provide me with pictures and give me as many ideas that are NICE looking on a human being. Thank you soooooo much in advance.

Heres my front: http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=de2wj5&s=5

and my side: http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=2rotiwz&s=5

For about 5 days now ive been using extra virgin olive oil as a body cleanser and it has been fantastic. My skin is softer,radiant, and beautiful and my intimate areas have less of an odor than when i used brand named soaps. However, this morning i discovered several bmps lining down my leg similar to colorless hves but they werent itchy or anything. By the middle of the day they cleared up but its got me wondering if EVOO is really safe to use as a cleanser or if it is even effective in getting out bacteria and germs. Can i mix olive oil with soap to make a cleanser, ditch it entirely, or jst use it as a simple moisturizer? Thank you in advance :)

im somewhat self concious about my singing but i managed to get into show choir. i really want some feedback abot whether im a good singer and if im just average or even outstanding or worst case scenario sound like a dying cow thank you =D heres the link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUxfCeH5ldY

starting a couple of weeks ago, my shoulders chest and back have been covered with raised itchy bumps after every shower i take. im pretty sure its an allergic reaction but i don't know whats causing it. i shower in cool water and use a poof to scrub my body. i also use sensitive skin no fragrant hypo allergenic soap but nothing seems to be working! before i started getting these reactions i had bed bugs but my skin was fine in the shower. the bed bugs have since disappeared after i taped up all the cracks on the walls of my room but now when i shower it irritates my skin. it also appears that the water is causing this but the water never used to do this to me and my parents are fine. plz help me!

2 days ago i started using neutrogena acne body scrub and came out of the shower with red itchy bumps that look like bug bites scattered all around my body. since then i stopped using the scrub and my mom has been giving me medication and a cream to help cure it. however the bumps seem to be spreading more and more across my skin and are driving me crazy! should i see doctor about this or just keep using the medication i already have?

my computer use to have a very bad connection but now that ive moved my connection has been very good. however my pages load slow and youtube videos also load slowly. i am using wireless and my access point uses WEP.