…And I’m Back June 4, 2010

Hey!

As some of you may know, I’ve been computer-less for the last month or so.  But not anymore!  Brand-spanking-new 15″ MacBook Pro!  I’m a little excited, can you tell?  I’ll get back to answering your questions just as soon as you send them.  Expect a new one in the next few days.  I’ve had to give advice to myself lately, and holy cow, that got annoying.

Katie

Hormones, Mosquitoes, and More… April 26, 2010

Dear Katie,
What the hell is up with people today?  Why is everyone so annoying all of a sudden?

Troy, 19

Dear Troy,

Whoa, there.  Sounds like you have some issues that I can only start to determine.  Just kidding.

Sometimes it does seem that out of the blue, everything and everyone gets on your nerves.  This might be them, but more than likely, it’s you.

Let me explain to you a little something about hormones.  Man, woman, it doesn’t matter.  We all have hormones, and hormones fluctuate.  I’m no doctor, but we all have our ups and downs due to chemicals.

It’s springtime, and spring does funny things, sometimes.  We go from the darkness of winter to the bright, shiny spring, and sometimes, we get stuck in winter mode a little too long.  It happens to the best of us.  Go outside, get some fresh air and sunshine, and try to relax.

If things are really getting on your nerves, it might be best just to sit down and take a look at what is happening in your life.  If you have an unusual amount of stress right now (impending finals, those pesky mosquitoes coming back…etc.), it might be best just to find someone who doesn’t irritate you and have a good heart-to-heart.  You might just feel yourself becoming more understanding of those pesky people in your life.

Just a Little Longer, Now… April 26, 2010

New post coming very soon!

-Katie

An April Fools Question April 1, 2010

Dear Katie,

One of the main reasons I moved into my current apartment was that I saw there was an automatic margarita machine in the sink.  I’ve tried filling it several times with tequila, ice and fruity liquid and, thus far, have produced no margaritas.  It seems like all the ingredients just go down the drain every time I turn the switch to ON. I’m pretty sure they get mixed up because I can hear it chopping the ice, but there’s no way to collect the margarita.  Do you have any tips?

Timothy, 27

Dear Timothy,

Have you tried a straw?

Just kidding, happy April Fool’s Day!

A Quick Poll March 24, 2010

Hi everybody,

I’ll be doing a post on the new health care reform bill, and I want to know your opinion on it before I post.  Not that this will change my response to the question, but I’ll post the results in the new post.

Thanks!

Katie

Keep Your Finger Out of There! March 16, 2010

Dear Katie,

I’m a 26 year old graduate student who still eats his own boogers.  It’s like I’m addicted to them.  It’s usually just when I wake up or after work, but I do it at random points during the day as well.  Are there any health concerns or is just a safe (if disgusting) habit?

Anonymous

Dear Anonymous,

We all have habits we aren’t so proud of.  I crack my knuckles, talk with my mouth full…I won’t even go on.  This is a habit and you can break it.

Since you know some times of day that you are doing this, be very aware of your hands during these times.  If you find yourself wanting to indulge in your habit, stop yourself.  If it helps, keep a rubber band on your wrist and snap it every time you feel like it’s going to happen.  This is a fairly common way to break a habit.

Another suggestion I have for you is to do something else with your mouth, especially when you are in the car.  Chewing gum or sucking on a mint is a way to keep your mouth busy so that nothing else goes in.  You could also chew on a toothpick, a trick that smokers use to quit.

I encourage you to do a little bit of trying to see what works for you.  In better news, you aren’t slowly killing yourself with dried snot, you might actually be benefiting your immune system.  Attached is an article that you might find interesting.

I hope that you break your habit, I know you can do it!

Benefits of Booger-Eating

Facebook Friends March 2, 2010

Dear Katie,

There is a really cute boy in my economics class.  We make small talk, and he’s really cute.  I want to add him as a friend on Facebook, but I don’t want to seem like a weirdo.  How can I go about this and not come out like a stalker?

Emm, 19

Dear Emm,

I wouldn’t consider it weird to add him as a friend on Facebook if he knows who you are.  If you sat behind him making puppy eyes at him, that’d be weird.  Since you two talk and he obviously knows you, it’s not weird to add him as a friend.

If you write on his wall every day or obsessively poke or message him, that’s stalker-ish.  Just be yourself, and who knows, he might think you’re pretty cute too.

A Question for YOU! February 25, 2010

Hello readers!  Today I have a question for you instead of the other way around.  I would really like to get a discussion going on this topic, as it is very interesting to me.  Do you believe that dating is dead?  Why or why not?  Please provide a little bit of evidence (such as a link or an anecdote) to back up your opinion.  Let’s settle it once and for all: is dating dead in our society?  Post your comment!

Katie

Mineral Makeup: Awesome for Sensitive Skin February 22, 2010

Hi Katie!
Lately I’ve been interested in wearing a foundation or a powder. I’ve been told mineral powder is good, but I don’t know what my other options are. Also, how do I match to my skin tone? I don’t want to look too tan. I have sensitive skin as well, are there certain brands that are made for sensitive skin?

Thanks!
Liz

Dear Liz,

I, too, suffer from sensitive skin.  And I’m a huge fan of mineral makeup.  I have a friend who is a cosmetologist, and she gets me some really good stuff that works really well.  I’ve included the link at the bottom of the page.  It’s kind of expensive, but it lasts a long time and it makes my skin look flawless.  The concealer is also a good investment.

A really good way to match makeup to your skin tone is to hold up the bottle/container to your jawline.  The color should be similar, if not a little lighter.  Mineral powder also looks much more natural than liquid foundation.  I used to wear liquid, but I found that it didn’t wear well or come off well.  My switch to mineral makeup was a life-changing one.

Hope I answered your question.  When in doubt, try it out.  If you don’t like it, return it and try something else.

Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics

Age Matters February 7, 2010

Hey Katie,

The girl I’m into is 14.  Only problem is, I’m 24.  Does age really matter?

Anonymous

Dear Anonymous,

If you have to ask, then you already know the answer.  The answer is, stay away from the under 18 crowd if you’re pushing your mid-20′s.

Not only is your possible relationship probably illegal, but it’s just poor judgment.  Really, a 14 year old?  She’s in eighth grade, you could could be working on a PhD right now.

Ten years is a big difference.  Now, say, in four years when she’s 18, and you’re still “into” her, go for it.  Just remember that you’ll be 28, and it will probably still be a big difference in maturity levels.

Stay away from middle school girls, and go find a girl your own age.  Seriously.