&-MAKING A GUY FRIEND
 
O1. Smile at him in class or at the hallway, but make sure it doesn't look too much like flirting. This might be hard, but there's a subtle difference in being friendly and flirting.
 
O2. Start a conversation with him. Try to stick with topics of things you know he might like, such as sports, video games, or a TV show that isn't too girly. If you're not interested in this stuff, learn something about it to get him interested.
 
O3. Ask him to hang out with a group of friends. If you don't have any guy friends ask him to bring one along and you can bring along one of your guy friend.
 
&-KEEPING YOUR GUY FRIEND
 
O1. Be laid back. Guys don't want their female friends to be clingy, dramatic, and high maintenance. You can be all of those with your girlfriends, but avoid constantly complaining to your guy friend.
 
O2. Guys like girls who are fun and outgoing. They get bored with their girl friends that don't let their hair down.
 
O3. Use a lot of sarcasm, but don't try too hard. Guys are likely to tease their female friends, so you have to just brush it off. Most likely, your guy friend will think it's funny and think you're cool.
 
O4. Remember guys don't usually talk as much as girls. Don't get mad if he replies to a text with a one word answer or doesn't say much in a conversation.
 
&-IF YOU START LIKING YOUR GUY FRIEND
 
O1. Flirt with him to let him know you're interested. If he flirts back, he's most likely interested in you too.
 
O2. Make the first move. Guys love this and it shows him you're not shy. Plus, guy friends are often too shy to ask you out themselves.
 
O3. If he agrees to a date, make sure it's something fun. Go somewhere like an amusement park or a school sporting event.
 
O4. Don't lead him on if you figure out you don't want to be more than friends. That will hurt him and probably ruin your friendship.
 
O5. If you start dating, remember that your friendship always comes first and don't do anything that would compromise it.

O1. Save your money for college and the future. This means your birthday and Christmas money. If you want to have extra spending money, get a part-time job (if you're old enough).
 
O2. Learn to drive when you're old enough. This will make you more self-reliant. If you have a reason you can't drive, don't worry so much and learn to ride public transportation (the bus or the subway).
 
O3. Do well in school. Study as hard as you can. It can help you get scholarships and into good colleges. Studying hard pays off.
 
O4. Join extracurricular clubs at school. Some of them should be academic, and some of them should be for fun. The balance shows colleges that you know how to work and have fun.
 
O5. Open a bank account. Learn how to balance a checkbook. Learn how to keep track of your money. This is a life long skill.
 
O6. Help around the house. Learn how to do laundry, wash dishes, clean the bathrooms, cook, etc. This will prepare you to live on your own.
 
O7. Take responsibility for your actions. Everyone makes mistakes, but owning your mistakes make you successful in life.

O1. Remove any chipped nail polish that might make your nails look ugly.
 
O2. Use a cuticle pusher to push back your cuticles. This helps prevent them from cracking. You can also use some lotion to make them soft and not dry.
 
O3. Trim your nails with a nail clipper, then make sure their filed evenly. Some girls like longer nails, but some like shorter. All that matters if they're even in length.
 
O4. Put a clear basecoat on your nails. This will protect them, even if you don't want to paint your nails. If you do paint your nails, it will prevent the polish from staining your nails.
 
O5. Drink a lot of milk and eat a lot of food with calcium. It helps strengthen your nails (and hair and bones too!)
 
O6. Don't put nail polish on too often. Once a week is the most you should be painting your nails. The chemicals in the polish and the remover are harsh and can dry out and damage your nails. Also, try to avoid fake nails because they can also damage your natural nails.
 
O7. Don't be afraid to express yourself with your nails. You can always change your style and try different colors, patterns, and designs!

O1. Always believe something wonderful is about to happen.
 
O2. The only way to succeed is to not worry about what anyone else is doing.
 
O3. If you want something in your life you never had, you have to do something you've never done.
 
O4. At some point, you have to realize that some people can stay in your heart, but not in your life.
 
O5. Live in the moment and make it so beautiful that it will be worth wondering.
 
O6. Be open to whatever happens next.
 
O7. Don't be pushed by your problems. Be led by your dreams.
 
O8. There is always, always, always something to be thankful for.
 
O9. Every moment wasted looking back keeps us from moving forward.
 
1O. Whatever you want, do it. There are only so many tomorrows.
 
11. If you don't like where you are, then change it. You are not a tree.
 
12. The poorest man is he whose only wealth is money.
 
13. Life is too short to wait.
 
14. I will not let the fear of failure consume me.
 
15. Surround yourself with positive, successful people.
 
16. Remind yourself that it's okay not to be perfect.
 
17. Do more of what makes you happy.
 
18. The best memories come from the craziest ideas.
 
19. You can never have too much happy.
 
2O. Life is better when you're laughing.

""To be nobody but yourself in a world which is doing its best...to make you everybody else means to fight the hardest battle which any human being can fight" - E.E Cummings
 
I chose this quote because it's a reminder for me to be myself, even if it is challenging at times. I think that too many times, I try my hardest to fit in when I'm supposed to be unique.
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My favorite song: Land Down Under by Men At Work
 
I don't really think it's my favorite song, but it's the one I have stuck in my head right now because it's on the one Finding Nemo 3D commercial. Oh, I also have a thing for 80s music; though it's cheesy , I think it's a lot better than a lot of the music we have today.
 
Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6oAFlPLGA8
 
@makeme-beautiful
 
P.S. The picture in the background is of me :)

Hey guys! Here's a list of tips I'll be posting between here, @official-polyvore-tip-girls , @the-review-girlies and @prettylittletipsters :
 
• Review of Birchbox
• How To Deal With Being Bullied
• HTW: Scarves
• Strawberry Cheesecake Cupcakes Recipe
• Nokia Lumia Review
• Studyblue.com Review
• The Best of the 90s
• DIY Glitter Stripe Top
• How To Earn (and Save) Money Without a Job
• Have A “Slumber Party” With Yourself
• Make Your Own Shaving Cream
• DIY 5 Minute Headband
• How To Make Bleach Pen T-Shirts
• How To Lose Weight The Healthy Way
• Finding A Place to Volunteer
• Going On Your First Job Interview
• DIY Neon Toed Shoes
• Make Your Own Nail Polish
• Chocolate Sprinkle Soon Recipe
• 10-Minute Workout Routine Series
• X-Factor Review
• Mountain Dew Voltage Review
• How To Meditate/Relieve Stress
• S’mores Cookie Recipes
• How To Stop Hanging Around Toxic People
• How To Apologize Nicely
• How To Make A Friendship Last
• Mini Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes Recipes
• Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Fudge Recipe
• Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cupcakes Review & Recipe
• Be Friends With The Guy You Like (even if he’s in a relationship)
• Making A Budget As A Teenager
• DIY J.Crew Inspired Necklace

O1. Make a checklist of everything in your closet, including shoes, clothes, bags, accessories, etc.
 
O2. Create 3 piles: Trash, Give Away, and Keep. If you don't wear something, don't keep it!
 
O3. Once empty, clean your close to get rid of any dust and icky stuff.
 
O4. Start organizing your clothes and accessories. Organize by season, then article, then color.
 
O5. Use small bins to store small things like socks, belts, underwear, etc.
 
O6. Neatly line up your shoes, or use a shoe rack. You could also buy a shoe rack for your door.
 
O7. Spray some air freshener or your favorite perfume in your closet to make it fresh.
 
O8. Decorate your closet any way you want. You could paint the inside or use colorful bins or nice hangers.
 
O9. Reorganize your closet at least once a year, getting rid of things you don't wear.
 
*** If you keep anything else in your closet (books, boxes, etc.), put them on shelves. Don't store other things in your closet unless absolutely necessary.

Name: Julia
 
Age: 20
 
School year: college
 
Why you want to be in the group? I want to improve myself.
 
List 5-10 things that you would like to change about yourself: my confidence, my weight, my shyness, be less depressed, my self-esteem, my social anxiety
 
List 5-10 things that you like about yourself: my intelligence, my lips, my cheekbones, my butt, my resilience, my legs, my eyes
 
Any ideas for the group?: Make a mantra at the beginning and have us follow it through.
 
Tags: @nerdychic-xx @sq2y9trl @ohsnapitzmeg @kyratheninga @pookieamg @mmeredith729

Make sure to tag @makeme-beautiful in your set and include the group link!
http://www.polyvore.com/m%C9%91ke_me_beautiful_re%C9%91l_life/group.show?id=147784

O1. Sketch a floor plan of your room. Decide which furniture you need and where to put it.
 
O2 . Clean out your room, including you dresser and closet. Have a yard sale and sell unwanted items to buy new things for your new room.
 
O3. Choose a color scheme. What colors do you want? Make sure you don't overdo it and make sure the colors compliment each other!
 
O4. Paint your walls with the color you choose for your room theme. Lighter colors make your room look bigger.
 
O5. Go shopping for your room. Look at different stores, including the Salvation Army and Goodwill. If you're on a budget try Ikea. If your'e not try Peir 1 or Pottery Barn Teen.
 
O6. Find items that make your room "you". These can be framed pictures, rugs, a pretty bedspread, candles, etc.
 
O7. Set your room up and organize it. Make sure it flows and looks uncluttered.