Letters.We've got mail! We Double-Dog Dare Ya! I totally love "Seven Reasons You Should Become a Girl Daredevil" [A/M A/M Away Message (AOL Instant Messaging) A/M Automatic / Manual A/M Aeromobile (Italian: airplane) A/M Ampere Per Meter A/M approach and moor (US DoD) '03]. I'm kind of a daredevil myself. I'm only scared of one thing--heights! After reading the article, I'm ready I'm Ready is the double platinum second release from R&B singer Tevin Campbell. I'm Ready yielded the biggest R&B hit of his career the #1 R&B smash "Can We Talk", and produce 3 more successful hits in "I'm Ready", "Always In My Heart" and "Don't Say Goodbye Girl". to overcome my only fear. Carissa Ride with Me Hey, thank you for "Ride On" [A/M '03]. It gives me and other motocross motocross Form of motorcycle racing in which cyclists compete on a closed course marked out over natural or simulated rough terrain. Courses vary widely but must be 1.5–5 km (1–3 mi) in length, with steep inclines, hairpin turns, and mud. girls recognition and proves how hard it is. I give credit to the five girls who tried it--good job! I'm so surprised 40 percent of new riders are girls. That's great--we need more girls out there! Jackie I really dig dirt bikes, and I think Sarah is brave to ride a motorcycle. It really takes guts! Ashlee Beauty 101 Thank you so much for "72 Spring Beauty Tips, Tricks and Surprises!" [A/M '03]. I get bad acne, and the "quick pimple pimple, small pointed elevation of the skin that may or may not contain pus. The formation of pimples is frequently associated with infection, irritation, or overactivity of the sebaceous and sweat glands. Repeated eruptions of pimples are often termed acne. fix #1" really helps! (The "soft cuticles" tip worked good, too.) Holly You're right, Holly. Nothing is easier than dabbing pimples with a baking soda/water paste and leaving it on overnight. Thanks for the spring beauty ideas! I especially like the hair tips. I always have frizzy friz·zy adj. friz·zi·er, friz·zi·est Tightly curled; frizzly. friz  zi·ly adv. hair in the humidity, and your tips help me tame my hair! Ashley The Panic Room I was pleased to see an article pertaining to panic attacks panic attacks, n.pl distressing episodes where an individual experiences palpitations, anxiety, apprehension, sweating, trembling, etc. Can last several minutes and recur unpredictably. . "Fear Factor" [AIM '03] is fabulously detailed and deals with a serious problem. A reader I suffer from panic disorder Panic Disorder Definition A panic attack is a sudden, intense experience of fear coupled with an overwhelming feeling of danger, accompanied by physical symptoms of anxiety, such as a pounding heart, sweating, and rapid breathing. and, though I've been told other teenagers do, I felt alone. Thank you for helping me realize I am not alone and that there are people I can talk to about it. Do you have Brenna's e-mail address See Internet address. e-mail address - electronic mail address ? C.K. We don't have Brenna's e-mail, but go to www.slingshot (networking, business, tool, product, protocol) Slingshot - CSK Software's real time financial server for the Internet. Slingshot allows the delivery of real time market data across the Internet and private intranets quickly, cheaply and securely. .to/teenanxiety.to/teenanxiety to post and read messages by teens with panic disorder. Small Wonders I love "Being the Bigger Person" [Fiction, A/M '03]. It reminds me a lot of me. I'm 15 and 4-foot-10. I obsess ob·sess v. ob·sessed, ob·sess·ing, ob·sess·es v.tr. To preoccupy the mind of excessively. v.intr. over being short because my friends constantly bring it up (and so do I). Carrie I'm short and can relate to being made fun of. It's good to see a story from my point of view! Katie "Being the Bigger Person" shows that the thing that really counts is what's on the inside! Always be yourself, and never let anyone bring you down. Lexie Hope Floats I am so glad you put "Lauren's Hope" in Short Stuff [A/M '03]. I've had diabetes for five years. I hated wearing my medical ID bracelet because it was so ugly. My Mom and I went on the Net to www.laurenshope.com and bought a bracelet. Thanks so much! Eva Thank you for "Lauren's Hope." I also felt self-conscious about wearing my medical ID bracelet. When people noticed it on my arm, they always stared and asked what it was. I've had to explain it so many times. Lauren's bracelets are so stylish. It just looks like an ordinary bracelet. Stephanie She's a Superstar! Thank you very much for putting Solange Knowles in GL Spotlight [A/M '03]. She is a fantastic singer and dancer. I can't believe she did most of this on her own--and starting at such an early age. I hope people don't only see her as Beyonce's little sis but as Solange. Continue the Spotlight thing! Daniella Listen Up Thank you for the Top 10 Listen article [A/M '03]. I tried Rose Falcon and Lillix, and they are my two new favorite bands. An awesome change from the average pop princess! Aldona GL READER LETTER OF THE MONTH As soon as I saw the picture for the article "Seven Reasons You Should Become A Girl Daredevil" [NM '031, I was inspired to draw a picture of a girl with a surfboard. The article gave me courage. Next time I visit my grandparents grandparents npl → abuelos mpl grandparents grand npl → grands-parents mpl grandparents grand npl in Florida, I'm going to try surfing!--Hikaru Dear Hikaru, We love your awesome drawing. Sounds like you're a natural-born daredevil. Keep up the totally positive vibe. Michelle Rodriguez, look out! Want to sound off about GL articles? We want to hear from you! Snail mail your letters and drawings to Letters to the Editor, CL, 4517 Harford Road, Baltimore, MD 21214. Or shoot us an e-mail anytime to letters@girlslife.com. |
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