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My suitemate leaves the bathroom smelling like someone was cooking a very strong smelling dish such as curry. It doesn't smell bad in the traditional way when we think of a smelly fart (not that sulfurous smell), rather a musky, humid feeling, heavy salty sour scent. It's very hard to describe and if you smelled it (without being in a bathroom) I don't think you'd realize it was a poop smell.

Smells nasty if you ask me. I'm wondering if the strangeness of the smell could indicate a nutritional deficiency or say other things about her habits. Cuz poop is so fascinating and all.

Try to help me out here or leave a poop related comment. Thanks!

2 1/2 years ago I went ice skating and my ankle got a minor blister because I wore the wrong socks. It barely bled just a tiny amount. Well in that area there is still a patch of discolored skin that I thought would go away but never did. It's also still sensitive if I wear bad shoes that rub against that area in comparison with my other ankle which also got scratched by ice skating but totally healed. What's up with that!

Sometimes (once or twice a month) I'll get these dreams that I'm a drug addict... heroin, meth, cocaine, that type of stuff. I've never touched any of it and in real life I don't do much drugs at all! I am absolutely terrified of heroin and meth, and I don't think I have any friends who have done that type of stuff. And I am not interested in doing those drugs whatsoever (never ever considered it!).

But these dreams are really vivid. On occasion, they'll wake me up at 4 am in the night and I'll be so scared yet unable to stop thinking about my dream, and part of me will think that I have turned into a meth addict and the other part will tell me I'm awake and that can't be possible. I'll be afraid to go back to sleep but eventually I will, and I'll dream about the same stuff and wake up in fright again! I don't understand... why do I keep randomly dreaming about this stuff when I'm not even thinking about it normally?

Excuse my naivete in this topic. How come the unusual products that you can find on Etsy (the popular ones) or some better known online makeup shops (Alima Pure, rms beauty, Dr. Hauschka Skin Care, Giovanni Hair Products, Oh Sudz from Etsy) can't be found in your typical Walgreen's or even Macy's?

I have asian eyes, so normally I have some eyelids but not a lot (I don't have a monolid). Today my eyes are puffy, and eyeshadow looks so much better (more noticeable) on my eyes today! How can I keep my eyes puffy without surgery? :D !

On my forehead I break out a little bit but even when I cover it with makeup, it still looks uneven. Under certain lightings my forehead looks smooth and under others it looks terrible (especially under flourescent lighting)! Mostly, my forehead "feels" pretty smooth (no like cystic or big bumps type acne!). But it doesn't look that way!

Here is a pic of me: http://www.flickr.com/photos/92661649@N04/84221040...

I think you can kind of tell from the picture that my forehead is a little bumpy and indented looking in the darker areas.

Is there anything I can do to either get rid of the bumps, or at least make it look better? Thanks so much!!

Just a little background on the situation: There is a girl (her name is Cindy* for this story), and then me (Julie).

So, maybe 6-7 years back (freshman in high school), I was friends with Cindy's sister since we were on the same sports team. I didn't really know Cindy but we became Facebook friends sometime around then just since her sister and I were friends. Cindy was held back from graduating because she had a learning disorder of some type, I don't really know the details. I've said maybe 5 words to her and interacted with her much less. I honestly don't know the girl!

Well, lately, as in the past 6 months, she texts me out of random. She sends me a giant paragraph, something like, "Hey Julie. I got your number off your Facebook page. You used to be on the swim team with my sister. Sorry. Anyway, this is Cindy. Sorry. How are you? I like Japan and ponies. I have OCD and anxiety problems. Sorry. I hope you don't hate me for texting you. Are you mad? Sorry. Anyway. Sorry. Text me back. Bye." The actual text is much longer, but it does contain the word sorry over 10 times and she tells me about things she likes and her mental issues, but that's basically the bulk of the text, she doesn't ask for my help, she just asks me to text her back.

Upon receiving this message, I am quite frankly, weirded out. I don't really know how to deal with people who have mental issues, and honestly, I don't know her, and I don't know why she's texting me! I'm guessing that she may have remembered me as a nice person. I just sort of answer the text with a "I'm doing good. Are you doing okay?" which gets no response except for a month later. In her responding text, she says basically the same stuff, lists to me things she likes, says sorry a million times, tells me about her anxiety and OCD, and tells me to text her back. This time I don't respond.

It's more a once a month type of thing. Just got another, "Hey Julie. How are you doing? Anyway. Sorry. Bye. Please answer me." message. I’m honestly feeling harassed and possibly a little endangered from this whole situation. It is not my responsibility to deal with another’s problems. I am debating as to what to do. I know that sometimes those with psychological disorders can be rather fragile, so if I were to remove and block her from Facebook, it could have a big impact on her. What is the best possible action to take in such a situation?

Hi, I was wondering if someone could offer me some guidance or share a story of when you struggled in a similar situation, and what you did to get yourself out of that hole.

I am 19 and female. I am at a fantastic university getting an accounting degree. I feel purposeless and lost, and taken advantage of at times. My grades are great. My personal life is not - my friend ditched me for her sorority crowd. I've broken up with two guys in the past year because I couldn't connect to them. I didn't get an exec board position at my business organization. I don't make close friends easily. My family is Christian but I have no religion because I just don't believe it. And I am repelled by myself for moping in my own shortcomings, being weak, unsociable, quiet-voiced, unassertive, and purposeless.

I've always struggled with my confidence, but I've recently hit an all-time low. And I don't really know how to pick myself back up. I just am not that great with people - I'm disappointed with the way I interact socially, which is, namely, awkward. Everyone has the potential to improve skills they aren't so sharp in, and I have definitely had some brighter social moments. Some people think of me as outgoing, friendly, personable. But there are definitely people at the other end of the spectrum who see me as awkward, serious, and socially unequipped.

I'm an INTJ personality. I'm introverted, appearing serious, perfectionist, not fully confident in myself, and worst of all, PEOPLE PLEASING. I have a hard time saying no, and crafty people who realize my weakness can easily manipulate me and make me feel very uncomfortable. I hate it so much. I know that I care too much about what people think about me, and it's a constant battle in my head.

I don't know what I want with my life. I feel tired and discouraged with all that has happened. Does anyone else feel this way?

Hi all, I was wondering if you had any suggestions on books for a business student to read? Some books I have read/am reading are How to Win Friends and Influence People, Case in Point, Steve Jobs, What Every Body is Saying, etc. I am looking for books that will enhance my knowledge on business skills, such as reading social cues, interactions with people, self discipline, healthy lifestyle, and general life advice.

Also, any books that someone in business probably should have read (I'm guessing How to Win Friends and Influence People would be on that list of many more, also some Harvard Business Review management articles). Any books or article suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

Why are some people more intrinsically motivated than others? Where does this motivation come from?

What motivates you?

What are some ideas to write a 100-300 word brain teaser setting up a logical story where the answer expresses feelings for someone? I thought it would be cute! :)

"INTJs can... find it useful to learn to simulate some degree of surface conformism in order to mask their inherent unconventionality. To complicate matters, INTJs are usually extremely private people, and can often be naturally impassive as well, which makes them easy to misread and misunderstand." ~Typelogic.com

We lack feelings, are distant people with few friends, have to fake it in social situations (because of our detachedness), tend to fail in romantic and personal relationships, are lonesome and apathetic.

I am not seeing much reason to like an INTJ, being so rare and misunderstood and lonely people.

Can you think of anything from personal experience?

Hi there, I was wondering if anyone had some tips on how to get better skin. I am on birth control for my acne and I have normal to oily skin that breaks out frequently if it isn't suppressed by BC. Unfortunately I have to wear make up to cover up old break out spots as well as the occasional new one.

What is some advice you could give me to help me improve my skin? I already avoid fatty/greasy dorm foods, take vitamins daily, wash my face regularly, and will try to start exercising as well. Please be as detailed as possible, I'd really appreciate that!!! :)

Hi there, I am having trouble grasping the concepts of accruals and deferrals of revenues/expenses. I am not looking for a textbook definition as I have read about it in my textbook. Also please do not link me or copy and paste the first thing you find on google because I have probably read it.

I will give best answer to someone who can explain accrued rev/exp and deferred rev/exp in an interesting and memorable manner to help me remember and understand, and also their relationship with assets/liabilities, and how they fit into journal entries. Elaborate as much as you can, I will read any page long definition! :)

Thank you.

I ask this because every time I walk somewhere with my boyfriend, I notice people's eyes linger on us. Sometimes I see their eyes go from looking at me, then at my bf. I don't get this kind of attention when I'm with white girlfriends. Also, there is nothing singularly distinct about our appearances, we both look like normal people, so I doubt people look at us due to any other irregularities.

Since you're experiencing something in a controlled environment, I guess you can't really go crazy from a scary game except to stop playing it. If you force yourself to sit through a scary game, is it therapeutic at all to experience the panic and fear? Like maybe by playing scary games and getting accustomed to the "scared" feeling, you could condition yourself or desensitize yourself to your other fears?

There is a tiny lock icon at the top bar of my Kindle Fire next to the Wifi symbol and a Settings gear symbol. I've never seen this icon before, what does it mean?

I've been dating this guy for a little over 2 months and we made it official about a month ago. I know he cares about me, because he will always make an effort to keep in contact with me each day, and he is the one who made our relationship official. He also told his parents about me, and I met his mom recently. He's expressed wanting to get physically intimate with me multiple times, and we tried to have sex once but we were both too drunk (and retrospectively, I don't think I was completely ready for that). I know that for guys they feel close through sex and being physically intimate, but for girls we need an emotional bond. He has said sweet things to me but they just go out my ears because I don't feel that emotional intimacy. How can I get closer to him/what should I do?

I just got in a relationship with this guy, but when I accepted the relationship request, I was still in old Facebook format. I changed it to timeline 5 minutes later, and the relationship status doesn't show up on my FB page except for at the top in the info bar. How do you get it to show up with a picture of the other person on your timeline? Thanks!

I really like this guy and I just can't act the same around him as I act with my friends. We aren't in a relationship yet, but I'd say we're dating/interested in each other. Why do I get shy and all my insecurities come up when I'm around him? I don't get that way around other people! How do I not get nervous or shy around him?