Advertisement:

Posts in category "Miscellaneous"

Avoiding high school stress

Dear Mel, I feel so stressed about everything.  And I’m sick all the time. What should I do? I have regular little tiffs with my best friends I’ve had for years now, and we’re like a rollercoaster. Please help. -Sick of Stress photo courtesy of alancleaver_2000 Dear Sick of Stress, Relax. Take a deeeep breath... Read more »
By Melanie Stone,
December 7, 2010 at 9:30 am
• Leave a comment

What to do if you don't get into your dream school

Dear Mel, I’ve always wanted to go to the University of Illinois.  I applied 2 months ago, and I will hear back from them on December 17th. I’m super nervous. I don’t know whether to expect an acceptance or rejection or waitlisting or what. Basically, I am freaking out. What do I do if I... Read more »
By Melanie Stone,
December 2, 2010 at 10:40 pm
• Leave a comment

Dateless in Chicago

Dear Mel, Homecoming is this weekend and I’m not sure if I should go or not. I do not have a date and almost all of my friends have dates. Without a guy to go with, I don’t see a point in going. What do you think? -Dateless photo courtesy of OakleyOriginals Dear Dateless, You... Read more »
By Melanie Stone,
October 12, 2010 at 9:34 am
• Leave a comment
Advertisement:

Sibling drama

Dear Mel, I’ve recently been having problems with my brother. He’s a year younger than me and we keep getting in arguments/tifts with each other. We fight about silly things sometimes, but other times the arguments are more serious. My parents refuse to get between us and they tell me that I’m responsible for fixing... Read more »
By Melanie Stone,
September 17, 2010 at 12:40 pm
• Leave a comment

Put a smile on

Dear Mel, I need advice for how to cheer up. -In A Funk photo courtesy of Nanagyei – Off & On Dear In A Funk, Feelings follow thought. If you think about sad things, then you will feel sad. If you think about happy things, then you will feel happy. Are you worried about the... Read more »
By Melanie Stone,
July 11, 2010 at 10:04 am
• Leave a comment

Moving woes

Dear Mel, My parents are selling our house and I am beyond upset. I’ve lived here for almost 10 years. I simply cannot imagine moving. How can I convince them not to move?? -Beyond Upset photo courtesy of Kevin Shorter Dear Beyond Upset, I’ve got a little story for you. My house is on the... Read more »
By Melanie Stone,
July 3, 2010 at 1:00 pm
• 1 comment
Advertisement:

True Life: I hate my birthday

Dear Mel, My birthday is coming up and whenever I think about it I get sick to my stomach. I’ve never liked my birthday. But this time I’m turning 16 and I am even more worried about it. How can I learn to love my birthday? -Dreading the 5th photo courtesy of Theresa Thompson Dear... Read more »
By Melanie Stone,
June 30, 2010 at 2:46 pm
• Leave a comment

Embrace your curls

Dear Mel, Yesterday my mom got mad at me and broke my straightener… I would leave it out and she was afraid it would catch on fire. So she got really mad she broke it. My hair is super curly and I used to straighten it every day, I hate having to wear it curly... Read more »
By Melanie Stone,
June 20, 2010 at 8:46 pm
• Leave a comment

Live in the now

Dear Mel, I’m only a sophomore but I can’t help but be sad that this school year is coming to an end. I made amazing friends this year and my classes were all awesome. I don’t want it to end and can’t stop wallowing in the past.  -Sad  photo courtesy of shinealight Dear Sad, If... Read more »
By Melanie Stone,
May 31, 2010 at 11:53 pm
• Leave a comment
Advertisement:

Don't be a sketchball

Dear Mel, My friends and I all like to party but my parents don’t approve. I’ve been caught drinking almost ten times this year and I’m sick of getting in trouble for it. Usually what happens is I come home drunk and they smell booze on my breath. They are too strict about drinking and it’s... Read more »
By Melanie Stone,
May 27, 2010 at 10:45 am
• 1 comment