Shelly

I'm going out for the first time with this guy tomorrow. He's about 5 years older than me, but I think we'll actually have a really good time together. Anyway, we're just meeting up for ice cream tomorrow afternoon, so its not actually a date. I know its a really casual, friendly way to get to know him, so i'm super excited! The only problem is that I have no clue what to wear! I want to be casual, but show that I'm interested, and I want to look pretty without looking like I'm incredibly young (I'm 18). So any ideas on what I should wear? Thanks! :)

I'm about to wax my legs for the first time and I'm using VEET Ready to Use Wax Strips. Has anyone used these before? What'd you think about them? And just for anyone that has ever waxed before, any tips? Thanks!

So I just got my first babysitting job for the next two days. I'm taking care of two kids: 1 boy (about 9 yrs old) and his little sister (around 6 yrs old). I know that the family is well-known in my community and are really nice and sweet, and a few of my friends have kept the kids before and said they're both really good. Just because its my first time, I'm wondering if there are some any tips you guys could give me, or if there is anything I should know? Any help would be appreciated! By the way, Im 17 haha

In the fall of 2012, I'll be entering college for the first time to pursue a degree in BioMedical Engineering. I have a general idea of what this is, but I seeing as how I am from a small town in rural AL, I don't exactly know very many BioMed engineers. I guess I just would like to ask if anyone knows anything about what kind of job opportunities I would have, what sort of research you do, how difficult it is, that sort of thing. Any advice would be lovely :)

I'm going on the first date with this guy I've known for a while tonight. We're going to the movies and out to eat, but I'm not sure what to wear! I'd really like to keep it more casual and easy.. I thought maybe a sweater or a cardigan? Anyone got any suggestions?

I want to get into better shape, and I heard that running is one of the best ways to do that. So, I thought that maybe this week I'd try jogging around my neighborhood (lots of people walk/run/bike ride etc). But I was wondering what a good reasonable distance to run would be? Like a mile? More? Less? I don't know.. I'm 17, and I'm not over-weight or anything. Just a semi self conscious girl trying to get some confidence:)

Okay, so I know choosing the right school is difficult for almost every Senior but I'm stressing out so bad! So I've talked it over with my parents, but they aren't much help because we just keep fighting, and the guidance counselor at my school is no help either. So i'm hoping you guys can help me out! Here's some info: I have a 26 ACT score, most likely majoring in Chemistry, 4.0 GPA, with about 9 hrs of college credit completed at the end of this year. Here are the schools I'm looking at (most of which are in AL where I live):

1. Auburn University - A large University, but totally my dream school. I love everything about it! The campus is great, dorms are awesome, amazing football team, their Chemistry program is spectacular too! But, it's about $24,000/year (total cost) which is extremely expensive. (My parents aren't going to be able to pay for it) Which means student loans, and lots of them:/ Plus it's 4 hrs away from home, which my parents hate. But the distance doesn't bother me.

2. University of Alabama at Birmingham - An awesome mid-size University, known for being a "Medical School" but it has a great Chemistry and Engineering program too. In a big city with lots of stuff going on, so that's cool. Only about 2 or 3 hrs away from home which is just enough distance. It's actually pretty cheap with about $12,000/year (total cost). But the campus is sort of suck-ish because it's really spread out:/ And the city it's in is known for a lot of violence and stuff which is scary.

3. University of Alabama - A great large school! It has a strong Chemistry program and an awesome football team! Plus it's sorta close to home, only about 2-3 hrs away. The dorms are decent, but the campus is sorta spread out. However, the city it's in is relatively safe and the buildings on campus are nice too. I know a lot of kids that go there that used to go to my High school. It's about $20,000/year (total cost) which is sort of expensive, but I could most likely get some scholarships.

4. University of Alabama at Huntsville - A mid-size University about 2 hrs away from home. An amazing school academically: Super strong Chemistry program, Co-op option, great class size. But the campus totally sucks. Nothing there is very nice, not even the dorms :/ But it's in a great city with lots to do, and with tons of Job opportunities! Around $17,000/year (total cost) and I'd definitely get a lot of Merit-based scholarships.

5. Troy University - A small University in the middle of no where. This is where my dad sort of wants me to go though. It's 4 hrs away, and has a decent Chemistry program. I have no clue what the campus even looks like, all I know is it's 2 hrs away from Panama City Beach (woo!). It's about $10,000/year (total cost) and if I get 1 more point on my ACT test i'll get all of my tuition paid. Which is not too shabby...

What do I do?! Please help:)

So I'm 17 and this guy I sort of have a crush on is about 22 (roughly 5 years older than me). Is that too old? I mean, he's a super nice guy and we go to church together and everything. What's your personal opinion?

My best guy friend (Friends for about 6 years) and I have always been flirty. But Last year he dated this girl who broke his heart. She treated him terribly and I stuck around to cheer him up. After about a month he started telling me I was "hot" "sexy" etc. and how he wanted a "picture" and to "kiss me" and stuff. I don't do that stuff though, besides kissing, I'm just 17. Anyway, he finally told me that he really did wanna kiss me because he liked me, and that he wasn't going to pressure me into that stuff. Then the next day he said he was "just kidding" or something, and that we were "just friends". So I'm just wondering if I have a reason to be confused, and if i'd be right to ask him what the deal is... I really like this guy, but I don't know what he's thinking.