horoscopes derneath us; getting splinters in my ass was surely not my ideal plan for the night. The more we started to do, the more I got into it. Then, suddenly, it started pouring. Everything started to move faster and it felt so good yet hurt so bad all at the same time. Nevertheless, I stuck it out as long as possible until finally I looked up only to realize that the house lights were on. I freaked out assuming they had heard us and we were going to be busted any minute. We grabbed our clothes and started running through backyards naked, putting our clothes on in the process. We got back to my friend’s house and we were laughing our asses off, wondering how the hell we didn’t get caught. Then I realized it: I forgot my thong. I shook it off thinking I had no idea who the people were, assuming that they would have no idea who we were either. The next Monday at school, my friend told me she had the funniest most disgusting story to tell me. Apparently she was babysitting kids down the street when the four-year-old boy walked in the house with a dirty thong and a used condom in his hand asking what he had just found in his tree house. Not only was I laughing uncontrollably at this point, but my friend proceeded to tell me how she explained that the thong was floss for teeth and that the condom was a deflated balloon. She went on to tell him that they needed to throw them away and wash their hands because they were used and broken. To this day I still haven’t told my friend it was me. Oops. V
Scorpio: OCT 23 – NOV 21 Your heart may be opening with love, joy and innocence this month, but the complexities of the world keep imposing themselves to pull you out of the little paradise you’re creating. A spirit of play stirs your imagination, even when it comes to turning the fire of disagreement into fuel for fun. Sagittarius: NOV 22 – DEC 21 Your struggle between freedom and responsibility is triggered this month, a time when fatigue or frustration can keep you from achieving your goals. Emotions are likely to sway you, so be sure to clarify your expectations in close relationships to keep them growing. Capricorn: DEC 22 – JAN 19 The pressure to change the direction of your life is strong this month, and you could find it challenging to separate your fantasies from reality. Aquarius: JAN 20 – FEB 18 Money matters may arise this month, and you’re reminded to be more intuitive when developing your talents and managing your cash flow. Growth could come in business or personal partnerships, but beware feeling stifled by overly controlling relationships. Pisces: FEB 19 – MAR 20 Your ongoing struggle between personal freedom and committed partnership heats up this month, and you find motivation to take more control of your life. Expect changes in the way you connect with others and remember it’s healthier to make the first move than to sit back and react to what’s thrust upon you. Horoscopes courtesy of AOL.com
sex and gossip
By Lisa Snow Everyone has an interesting story about the loss of their virginity. Mine was an accumulation of not only the loss of my virginity but one of the most critical social events of high school. Yes kids, I did it for the first time on prom night. We all have the one friend whose parents will let you party at their house as long as you spend the night. This is perfect because you get to be intoxicated while having a sleepover with the opposite sex, which I was not normally allowed to do. Randy, my prom date and boyfriend at the time, decided to take me for a walk to get away from the drunken chaos. I knew that this would be it from the start of our walk. Tonight is the night. The night Randy would pop my cherry. We were eager to find a place to be alone, but our options were limited as we were walking around a random neighborhood. Suddenly we found the perfect spot, the most romantic setting a girl could ask for. It was adventurous and risky at the same time. We climbed up to the top of a children’s tree house in a neighborhood backyard. The more we fooled around, the more nervous I got because it was my first time. He was the one, and I don’t know if it was my heart talking or the alcohol, but whatever it was, I was going to get laid that night. This was not at all how I had pictured it happening, but somehow it seemed so perfect. It was my first time and I wanted to be safe so of course we used protection. He took off his shirt and we laid it down un-
Libra: SEPT 23 – OCT 22 This month finds you pressed to choose between taking a risk and following a more conventional path. Ultimately, this is a turning point, a time to focus your attention on crucial issues and to push through these major changes.
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