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By Carlisa J.

A Little Bit Longer

Artist: The Jonas Brothers

A Little Bit Longer is the amazing follow up album to Kevin, Nick and Joe’s self-titled album, Jonas Brothers. A Little Bit Longer is filled with different styles of music from sweet ballads and love songs to rock songs with amazing guitar riffs. On the album there are many stand out tracks including Love Bug, their acoustic ballad, Pushing Me Away, BB Good, A Little Bit Longer, a song Nick wrote about his dealings with diabetes, and of course their 2008 smash hit Burning Up.

This album simply blew me away with its balance between fun pop lyrics and sweet melodies. This album not only makes you want to get up and dance, but it also makes you want to just have a good time. If you are a fan of the pop-rock genre, this is the album for you!

Most embarrassing moments

I went into the bathroom at school and it smelled awful! It was clear that someone had done a REALLY big job…and not too long ago. I was standing alone in that stink pit. When the gossipiest girl came in (just my luck), got a whiff, and before she left (more like marched out in disgust), she looked at me as if to say "Oh you sicko!"

One time, when I was in kindergarten, we had been watching a video. I was sitting with my classmates, when I unexpectedly had a little gas in the form of a fart. Almost immediately after the sound died away, I said “excuse me” because that’s what good little girls are supposed to say after making noises like that. Everyone laughed at me. My face turned red, I stood up, stomped over to the cubbies and grabbed my bag. I was going to go home but my teacher stopped me.

Aski GiGi

From: our readers

Dear GiGi,

I am moving to a new house, in a different state! I am scared I won't be able to make friends in the middle of the school year. I am also worried that my old friends will forget me! Help!

 -Moving to Michigan

Dear Moving to Michigan,

Don’t worry; I know you will make friends at your new school. Be sure to join a Girl Scout troop! Clubs are also a great way to stay involved and meet new people. Of course your old friends won't forget you! You can still stay in touch by email, phone or even snail mail! Moving can be hard but it’s a great way to make new friends.

-GiGi

Dear GiGi,

Many of my friends have parties when their parents aren’t home. They are having another party in two weeks and keep teasing me about not going. What should I do?
- Tired of being teased

Dear Tired of being Teased,

Even though you are getting teased, to protect yourself, you really shouldn't go to a party when the parents aren’t home. It could be unsafe. Why don't you consider having a supervised party at your home? This way your friends will stop teasing you and you can have fun in a safe environment.

-GiGi

What your favorite Girl Scout Cookie says about you!

(Reader note: This is just for fun.)

If you like… 

• Thin Mints - You’re a natural leader. You can handle all situations.
• Samoas - You’re creative and artistic. You get great ideas for awesome projects.
• Trefoils - You are organized and reliable. Your friends can always count on you.
• Tagalongs - You like to be part of the action, and are always willing to help. You have a great sense of humor.

Girl Scout Cookie eating tips

By: Staff

Here are some of our favorite ways to eat those classic Girl Scout Cookies. Read, try and enjoy!

• Dip Thin Mints in hot tea.
• Crumble Thin Mints over mint or chocolate ice cream! Yum!!
• Take a Thin Mint and add peanut butter on top with five chocolate chips
• Scrape off the chocolate on a Thin Mint and then eat the inside mint part!
• Trefoils taste especially good if you dip them in a mug of hot chocolate! Yum!
• I'm a simple cookie eater and just like dipping Trefoils into milk. If you haven't tried it, you should try it soon! IT’S SO GOOD!
• The weirdest way I eat cookies is to eat the chocolate and peanut butter off of a Tagalong and then eat the actual cookie part.

DIY - How to make a bracelet

By: Carlisa J.

1. Cut one strand of hemp that’s around six times the length that you want for your bracelet.
2. Cut a second strand of hemp that’s twice the length of the first, or roughly 12 times the length of the bracelet.
3. Fold both strands in the middle one at a time, making a crease at each midpoint.
4. Knot the creased midpoints together, leaving a loop at the end that’s about 1/2- to 3/4-inch long.
5. Secure the knotted end of the bracelet to something that wont move.
6. Arrange the four strands of hemp twine so that the two shortest strands are together in the middle, with a longer strand on each side.
7. To knot the hemp, pull the right outer strand away from the middle strands. With your left hand, guide the right outer strand over the two middle strands, then under the left outer strand, creating a figure four.
8. Holding the figure four in place, weave the left outer strand under the two middle strands and up through the middle of the figure four. Tighten by pulling on both outer strands.
9. Repeat the figure four knot on the opposite side, beginning with the left outer strand.
10. Alternate the figure four knot on either side for a flat bracelet.
11. Add a bead by threading it on the middle two strands. Knot around the bead using the figure four pattern. Leave at least one or two knots between each bead.
12. Continue knotting and adding beads until the bracelet is long enough to wear around your wrist.
13. Complete the bracelet by tying the four strands together in one knot.