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Do you know any pet center that would take a guinea pig for 1 week to look after?
        pet owner

Sup, pet owner!
Um, honestly, I wouldn’t be too sure if pet centers are allowed to babysit your pets. However, maybe a trusted friend or relative can look after your pet. Though be sure that the babysitter and his/her environment meet the requirements to maintain your pet’s health or else there’ll be fatal consequences!

Ciao!
Amy


 
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I am already doing very good in school, but I always want to do better, and this is always making me nervous and stressful. How can I fix this?
            Nervous


Hello Nervous!

I know school can get VERY stressful at times. It’s not uncommon. But, the one thing you always want to keep in mind is that is only school. I know school is important and all, I understand that. But, you never want to overwork yourself. You should not be getting overly stressed at such a young age.

I guess I can relate to how you fell, also. You always want to achieve good grades and do your best. But doing that comes with the cost of stress. However, you can deplete stress easily. Come up with ways to organize homework time, studying time, and free time. You want to create balance between the three. Try working for thirty minutes, then taking a five minute break. By working for long periods of time without a break can lead to more stress. Just be very attentive
and you’ll succeed! If you’re having any other troubles dealing with stress, feel free to talk to your parents, teachers, or guidance counselors. I’m sure they’ll be happy to help!

See ya later!
Amy



 
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 I HAVE A QUESTION!! I seriously do not understand why people have to scream, "SHHHHHHHHH!" So loud when the teacher tells us to quiet down. They're just like, "SHHHHHH! Guys she is trying to teach." And I'm just sitting there like, "You're the one causing the problem." I don't understand why they are telling everyone to be quiet when ther are the one making all the noise by going, "SHHHHHHHHHHHHH!" Please expalin things to me... Thanks XP 
                SHHHHHHH! >:(

Hallo (That’s German for Hello XD )  SHHHHHHH! >:(!

Yes, we all agree we’ve felt this at one point. Yes, it does wrack on our brains for it to be considered annoying and aggravating. But people are oblivious to this, but they truly believe that this might be helping the teacher. It’s only accustomed for us to do this since it has been hardwired into us since kindergarten that the universal for ‘Shhhh’ to be directed as ‘Be quiet you nuisances!’ for whatever reason it may apply to. This gesture has been carried out for many generations, including ours today. But the only best way to point this out to your peers is just by quietly exclaiming that it is disruptive as well and consider using an alternative.
    Farewell,
        Amy


 
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 Hello Amy! In your opinion what is your favorite sports team and your favorite sports player?
From the Purplestrawberryfluffypantsakapinkpuppydawg





Hiya Purplestrawberryfluffypantsakapinkpuppydawg!
    My favorite sports team and player? Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm…. Well, all sports teams are AWESOME! But I am rooting for the British National Gum Chewing Team! They have so many great chewers but my favorite is Charlie Bubble. He is known for is HUMONGOUS bubbles. He can chew 42 pieces of gum in a minute! WOW!
Bye for now!
 Amy

 
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Amy,
   My friend carlos doesn't like me because I said something. How can I be his friend again? From, Kawrlosh

Hello Kawrlosh!! I heard you’ve been having some troubles with your friends and I’m here to help! First of all, try not to avoid the problem. Avoiding the problem for too long will make sure that there is no resolution to your quarrel. There won’t be any resolving if you cannot even make direct interaction with him!  You got to be able to confront him. Although, keep in mind, you may want to space yourselves out a bit in the beginning to let yourself cool and calm down,  just so it’s easier to reevaluate and think. You could be adding wood to the fire by opening the “wound” too soon! Once you and your friend have cooled, try confronting your friend non-forcefully and be gentle when you’re communicating with him. Tone is the key factor! Make you sound calm and collected. If you were him, you wouldn’t want someone spitting out an apology with an inconsiderate tone. Being sincere about the problem is something that you should consider. So take some time and plan out what you are going to say to your friend as a reconciliation note. You have to be willing to admit fault and be able to compromise if you want to salvage your friendship. Try not to lose your temper and make it personal and private if you can! Otherwise, good luck!

Salutations,
Amy


 
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Is it annoying to answer so many questions?

                    No Name


Hey No Name!
It is a little overwhelming to receive so many questions, but it's definitely not annoying! I do admit, I had never imagined that Ask Amy would ever get this big! The response I got was exciting, but it can get nerve wracking because I want to answer everyone’s questions to be as helpful as it can in a timely manner. Some questions may be difficult, but I enjoy answering every single one of them. 
                                                     Take Care!
                                                         Amy


 
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I can't come up with good code names. Can you please help? Thanks!

No Name



        Hullo No Name!

You don’t really need good codenames. Anything is fine! If you want, just do something related to the question, like “Dear Amy, my pet rock is constantly trying to run away. Help!” Then maybe you could make your codename “Rockless” or something similar. Just connect it to your question! Another thing you could try is use your username to express who you are. for example if you love puppies, maybe your code name would be "puppylover42". Or, you if you still can’t think of anything, just do something random like “1234sdffd/:)/”. Honestly, we don't mind. Codenames are just there to help askers stay anonymous, you don’t even need a code name if you feel comfortable enough! I hope I helped!   

            Ciao!
              Amy

 
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Why are cupcakes soooo awesome?

                    Cupcake-Cutie

Hey Cupcake-Cutie

Cupcakes are pretty amazing aren't they? I guess it’s because Cupcakes are cupcakes, they are little masses of sugar-filled yumminess! I mean almost EVERYONE loves cupcakes....what’s not to like? I guess cupcakes are just awesome....there really isn’t a reason why! I mean, they’re pretty tasty to our taste buds and I guess its the sweetness of it all that just grabs our attention. I should stop rambling now ;) Let’s stop questioning cupcakes, instead, just enjoy them and all their goodness! 
                                                      Bye for now!
                                                             Amy

 
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I know the teachers try to say that there aren't any but to any student, it's obvious:There are groups to fit in. It's not like I'm not in any, the problem is quote the opposite. I'm in too many. I don't fit neatly into any group and there's not just one set of freinds I hang out with. Sometimes they don't quite agree and I'm left to choose. Or sometimes I have to ditch one to meet up with the other. It get annoying but I don't want to give up either one. I don't know what to do?
                                                                                   inbetween


Hi inbetween!

To start off, i want to say that is is a GOOD thing that you don’t fit “neatly” into one specific “group” . Being spread out and having different kinds of friends can give you a taste of everything, and may even help you out later in life. You'll be able to find what atmosphere you feel comfortable in, and what kinds of people you enjoy being with.
      Here are just some tips you may want to take into consideration:

1- On the ditching problem, just keep whichever plans you made first.
2- You may also choose to hang out with the person you feel more comfortable around, or someone you want to get to know better.
3- You don't have to feel like you HAVE to go to every single hang out one of your friends may plan.
4- If you want a simple excuse, just say your busy!
5- If you really just can't say no to one friend, try gathering all your friends into one big mosh pit, and let everyone get to know each other. this can help dissolve the distance between the different "groups" (keep in mind, this has a possibility to backfire)
6- Don't forget, It's normal to feel a little out of place especially in your middle school years.

Middle school is just the beginning of the rest of your life. This is a time to make friends, and figure out who you are. Don't fret, things will eventually fall right into place!
                           Best of Luck,
                                Amy <3





 
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Who are you?
      Mathmetition


Who are you? My name is Inigo Montoya. LOL JK. To some, I'm actually a pineapple from outerspace, I went to an intergalatic school called pigfarts, it's on MARS! To others, I am a mere ascendant from the Princess Cantaloupe Cadence and Luna Lemon. I have not yet earned my royal fragrance as a fruity princess fruit, but I'm still part of the Royal Rumba Family. I'm known to use a blue telephone box, I also wear scarves and drag around a man called Watson as my assistant.  I have a rival named Berry and I want to be the very best like no one ever was inside the fruitbowl. ( But seriously, If you want to learn about us, please check our ‘about’ section online)

                                                           Over and Out,
                                                                         Amy