Crystal Violet

I'm 28 and want to be taken seriously as a professional. I work in the sciences, but so far it has been at a low level. I am going to apply to a grad program next winter. I want to make a good impression as a professional without looking like I am trying too hard...

It seems like I am sort of hit or miss:

- If I dress feminine and fashionable people seem surprised when I have something Intelligent to say.

- When I dress totally business professional (hair in bun, black suit)people think I am a sales rep trying to get a foot in the door.

I'm thinking dark jeans, T-shirt, and cute blazer would work okay. But my hair seems to be the point of confusion, it's one of my best features so I don't want to change it beyond recognition.... But I don't want it to look less credible either?

I'm studying for the GRE in Biology. I wanted to hear from people who have already taken the test:

How similar was the actual test to the practice tests you took?

Do you feel that the study guides prepared you well enough?

I'm loving the TV show "Eureka", it would be a dream to live in a community with a high concentration of brilliant people. But how do you find those mythical places?

Normally it is obvious, because they go off for server weather, but what about on a clear day? Where can I look online to find out what it is for?

I just saw a picture of a Coconut Crab... its HUGE.... Wow...

What would you do if you saw one of these?

http://www.snopes.com/photos/animals/coconutcrab.a...

I would like to wear heals more, but I am not used to walking around in them all day. I'm a bit heavier, so they need to have a study stacked heal (not stiletto) for me to feel stable. I don't want anything chunky, just sturdy.

I'm in my late 20's so I have the bucks to start investing in a few shoes to keep for the next 5-10 years. What designers have the most comfortable heals. Size 9.5 - 10

I want to go camping this summer. I won a tent at a holiday party, now I want to use it.

10 pts for the first answer that meets all these criteria

1. Has Flush Toilets

2. Has hot showers

3. Within 1-2 hour drive of the Twin Cities

4. Primarily for Tent Camping (vs RV or Fishing)

How long do I need to wait after the last frost to plant tomatoes & flowers in containers on my patio?

How do I reference the "cell above" another cell. Even if I insert a row?

I have tried the $ constant, but if I insert a row, I have to "fix" my reference.

Basically I have a home made budget in excel to track my account balance based on bills and outstanding checks, If I insert a new expense I have to "fix" it.

Yes I know quicken is better. But if I want to do things that don't make sense that is my business! :)

Gimmie your "go to" recipes for when you are on a budget

1. Name

2. Ingredients

3. Servings

4. Cost

What Greek food do you make at home?

1. Name

2. Ingredients

3. Servings

4. Cost

Do you make spicy Asian Green Beans? How do you make yours?

What do you cook at home all the time because it is soooo good?

1. name

2. ingredients

3. number of servings

4. Cost

I had a manager who used to ask, "What'd you do that *for*..." I asked my co-worker to fix the grammer, but keep the "for" in it...

For why, did you do that... Now we always ask each other... For whyyyyyyyyy.

How have your turned a phrase

Which is the best? I like Mai Bucket!

Best place online to print legit coupons at home? Thanks!

What is your current Fav?

1. food scent

2. flower scent

3. misc...

I like: 1. Buttercream 2. Lilac 3. Citrus and Age.

Why is name brand toothpaste at the dollar store... it doesn't look like a seasonal or expired item...

But why would it be so cheap. I looked at the label, US made, has floride... Not knock-off... How?

I got some good gift bags, what did you find?