Is it possible to be just good friends with a girl?

Sure. I've got a lot of close girlfriends - in fact, I've got more girlfriends than boyfriends. I get along cool with guys, but they're more into that sport/male thing. I am too, but I'm also into shopping, buying phay clothes and stuff.

How often do you need a hug?

As often as I get one! For me it's even better than a kiss.

Would you let your girl borrow your clothes?

My last girlfriend was forever borrowing my clothes. If I showed her something new - to see if she liked it - I guarantee within a couple of days she'd be wearing it!

What's your idea of a great at-home date?

Sitting in front of a log fire with hot chocolate and marshmallows and some mellow music playing. It's be great if the moon was shining in, the lights were low and it was cold outside.

What film would you and a date cuddle up to?

Ghost. You just can't help but bawl, especially with the music - owww, man!

6 Secrets I've Never Told

1. I'm a major flirt.
2. I'm addicted to talking on the phone.
3. I bite my skin around my fingers.
4. I like to make everyone happy and rarely say "no"
5. Howie kids me about the time we were hanging around some girls and I came out with this stupid line - something like, "Girls are like diamonds - rough on the edges, but very beautiful once they're polished." That breaks him up.
6. I dressed up as the Riddler and went on stage like that!

Finish The Sentence

My worst date was when...

I went to the movies with this girl and just as we were about to kiss I saw my mom and grandfather were in the seats behind us!

I'd stay home if I thought I could...

Draw, sleep or hang all day with the boys.

I hope I never have to...

Learn new harmonies or dance moves at the last minute.

You wouldn't believe it if you saw me...

In dreadlocks.

My all-time biggest food binge happened...

When I was sick and couldn't eat for a week. When I got better, I ate everything in sight!

The three things I'd want with me on a desert island are...

Food, clothes and someone to spend time with.

I never leave home without...

My lucky chain or my necklace.

I hate shopping for:

Shoes.

When I want privacy I...

Go to my closet.

I probably won't, but I'd sort of like to...

Bungee jump or sky dive.

- Teen Girl Power

February 1999

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