Wow, it sure has been a while since I came onto here. So let me be the first to wish you all a happy belated new year and the fact that I'm so so so sorry that I haven't posted or answered questions in so long!

So what is up with the world today? 2013 is already one month down. Can you believe how in credibly fast time flies? Because I can't.

Meanwhile, to make up for some lost time, here are some questions that I have pulled from my Tumblr/Twitter/email to answer today...

Q: So this guy and I have been dating for a really, really long time, and now recently he has been pressuring me to do things that I'm not comfortable with. It's never been a problem before but now he's just been pushing limits and taking advantage of me. Help! - via Tumblr

JAAG: Girl, you need to stand your ground! The reason why this guy and yourself have held on for so long is because you both understood the meaning of respect. Now this guy has supposedly "grown up" with you by his side and now he wants to test the waters. Talk to him and tell him taht you aren't comfortable with what he is asking of you, and if he truly loves you, he will respect you and wait until you are ready too. However, it should be an easy fix if he doesn't respect you. It would be a shame since he understood the idea at first and now he doesn't, but you don't need people like that in your life. Take this as an opportunity to do what you want and hang out with people that make you feel happy and comfortable.

Q: I don't know which guy to pick. There is one guy who is on the football team who is crazy smart but he's popular, but I have a couple classes with him and he's super nice and we talk all the time, online and offline. The other guy is this guy that I have been friends with since kindergarten and he has always been there for me. Sometimes I tell him about the football guy and I kinda feel like he is jealous of him, but I'm not sure. I love them both but I'm not sure of who to go for. Any advice? - via Tumblr

JAAG: There is a phrase that goes a little something like this: "With two crushes, if you really loved the first one, you wouldn't have fallen for the second one". Now, from experience, I know how hard it is to pick and choose who to go after and who to leave behind. I have fallen victim of multiple crushes also! But you want to make sure that you are being realistic with who you are crushing on and not wasting time on someone who isn't showing any interest in you. These two both sound like excellent guys, but let your heart decide. Don't have your mind set on the ideal boyfriend or compare the two against each other; rather, let your friendship take hold and see where it leads you. This might be frustrating at first, but only time will tell whether you choose the football player, the best friend, or someone else! There are so many guys out there to choose from...don't cut yourselves down to just those two.

Q: I haven't had my first kiss yet, and I'm scared of what will happen. - via Twitter

JAAG: I wish I could write up step by step instructions on how to have the perfect first kiss or tell you exactly what to do. The problem is, everyone is different. The media and pop culture isn't really reliable because all the kisses, the "perfect" kisses are all staged and honestly, quite fake and done by professional actors. A kiss done by ordinary humans is entirely up to you. Don't be scared! Just go with it, and if I can offer one piece of advice? Make sure you know where the other person's head is tilting, just to avoid any head injuries. :)

Q: Does it hurt to do it? - via Twitter

JAAG: While I get over the initial shock, I'll have to be honest with you: I haven't done it yet either. So I can't tell you if it hurts or stuff like that. You are better off checking with a doctor... I'm so sorry :( But remember: don't pressure yourself into doing anything you don't want to!
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Q: There is this girl that is in my French class. She is really pretty, super talented, and all my friends think that I'm obessesed with her. How can I convince them, and my friends, that I'm not? - via Tumblr

JAAG: Here are a couple things to ask yourself to see if you are a) crushing b) majorly crushing or c) obsessing:
1. Do you know her entire schedule by heart?
2. Can you pretty much state three places that she could be at lunch, without fail?
3. Do you offer to do favours for her in terms of homework, helping out, etc.?
4. Do you go through all her social media streams more than once a day?
5. Have you had an actual conversation with her? (for this one, answering yes is the better answer)
6. Do you know all her likes and dislikes?
7. Do you have a tendency to watch from afar.. and then follow from a distance?
8. Do you know about every single ex boyfriend she had?
9. Have you questioned what she is like in bed?
10. Have you fantasized about her more than once?
The more often you answered yes (not including number 5) will show if you are crushing or obsessed. Sure, it's okay to know about a person's schedule, but don't use that to map out exactly how you are going to "accidentally" meet up with her and try to strike up random conversation. Instead, while this may sound cliche, just be yourself! If she doesn't like you for who you are, then even if both began dating, you would be a pushover in that relationship. Stay strong and divert your attention towards someone who will care about you.

OKAY WELL THAT"S A WRAP! <3 I hope you all find some sort of solace in this :)

STAY OUT OF TROUBLE AND DON'T FORGET TO SMILE! <3

rachelrae xx

happy new year!

Hey everyone!

I just want to wish everyone a happy new year! 2012 is old news... let's start off 2012 right!

I wish everyone the best of luck and good health this coming year... keep watching out on my blog as I talk about my new year's resolutions :)

keep sending in those questions, and I will make a resolution right here, right now:  I vow to be more on top of the JAAG blog this year!


Happy 2013 everyone! Make it good, make it count, live every moment up, because you never know when it will be taken away from you!


STAY OUT OF TROUBLE AND DON'T FORGET TO SMILE! :)



rachelrae xx

I Just Wanna Say...

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE! I hope that you and your family have an amazing Christmas day today :)

lots of love from your fellow blogger,

rachelrae xx

"Hang a shining star upon the highest bough... and have yourself and merry little Christmas now..."

Exams are Finally Over!

Thank goodness, exams are finally over! I can finally kick back, relax, and actually talk to you guys!

Okay, so just in case this is the last post before the end of the world (which btw, I think is totally bogus and not real, so don't you worry your little heads off), i just want to say: I LOVE YOU GUYS! <3 thanks for reading my wonderful blog <3

Alright, here were some outstanding questions that I never got around to answering... I'm so sorry for the delay, guys. I really didn't mean to take so long. It's just all that studying, and my gosh, getting those marks back today after the fact.... *stupid, stupid, stupid mistakes!*

Q: Do you believe in 'flirtationships'? - via Twitter

JAAG: I break it down this way:  a relationship is when you and another person are totally in love with each other and you guys make time for each other and your own things so much so that you aren't smothered by each other and you aren't following one another around. There is trust and love, but no obsession. A friendship is when you are just good friends with someone, no romantic interests, no strings attached. You genuinely love that person but not in a romantic way. A flirtationship? Somewhere in between. I find that sometimes I flirt with guys because honestly, even though its a bad thing, it's my autopilot. There are some guys that I will flirt with more than others because they are cute or maybe, they are flirting back too. I know its a bad habit because I may be leading someone on, but in the event that this person has made it clear that they are not ready to get into a relationship and I have told myself that I don't like this person, well, there you have a flirtationship :)

Q: How can I be sure that my boyfriend is the one? We've been dating for three years during high school and now we are still dating and its our first year of university. First term is over but we are still madly in love. Do you think he is the one? - via Tumblr

JAAG: You will have to answer that one yourself, my friend! I think that it's really awesome that you and your boyfriend have been able to hold a relationship this long even though you both are going through so many different changes in your lives. But one thing you will have to confront is whether or not this love will last. For your sake, I personally hope that you two last forever and get married and start a family together. But be warned, something could happen and you may find yourself a single chick. Remember that now that you are out of high school you aren't restricted to the bounds of the classroom. You are a woman now, a woman who is capable of dating anyone you want. It's great that you two are able to work it out. As long as you two still love each other and are willing to sacrifice anything for each other, I would say that you have found yourself a winner. Best of luck!

Q: My parents want me to stop dating this girl because she is affecting my school work. I don't think that she is the problem though. How can I prove to them that she isn't? - via Twitter

JAAG: Ask yourself this: Are you spending so much time with her outside of school, so much time Facebooking or texting her that you can't get your assignments done on time? If this is so, then maybe you may need to rethink your homework location. In order to show your parents that you aren't obsessed with this girl (which you may or may not), start by cleaning up your act. Get those assignments in on time and finish your homework. Hand in any outstanding projects that you haven't done yet. Know that the faster you get your work done, the faster you can have free time to talk to your girl. Hopefully you aren't too hung onto her; remember, girls need space and time to do their homework too! :)

Q: Is there anything you can suggest on how to break up with my boyfriend? he has been following me around a lot lately, after I told him that I need space. He is suffocating me and I can't stand it. Help! - via Tumblr

JAAG: I've been in your situation, so I think I can help you out. The only thing I can't do for you is breaking up with the guy. That is something that you will have to sort out on your own. What I can offer is this: maybe try talking to the guy one more time. Make clear your expectations on how much time you want to hang out and that sometimes, you want to chill with your girls too. Give him a week to settle into this  new ideal. If he still isn't getting it, you will have to kiss this boy good bye. Unfortunately, I realize that some boys (especially if it's their first relationship) can get really clingy. Communicate what you want to see at first, but if it doesn't happen, then talk to him. Make it clear and to the point that you want to break up with him; don't beat around the bush. And if there is one thing that I have learned after all this time, don't try and plan out what you are going to say. Chances are, you are only going to say 15% of what you meant to say, and the rest, well, it came out of nowhere. I hope that everything works out for you!

******And finally, this question that I found so amusing....*****
Q: Is it true that you have a new celebrity crush? I just realized that there are less and less of pictures of Logan Henderson on your Tumblr :$ - via Tumblr

JAAG: Well, "you got me"! (that's a Jimmy Fallon quote) :) Logan Henderson and the boys of Big Time Rush are never far away from my heart, I still watch their show and still love their music and sing along, but recently I have fallen for Jimmy Fallon, the best Late Night host EVER. If you have never watched his show, I suggest that you YouTube it or tune in (record it, of course! The show airs incredibly late!) He is just so funny, an amazing singer, and his jokes are really good. He is nice and loveable and really, really attractive. Just saying :) My Tumblr has now been invaded by him. #likeaboss

There you have it ! The first snowfall happened in my town today, and I'm not sure if I want a snow day tomorrow or not. Probably not, though.

Also, keep praying for the victims of the Newtown, Conneticut shooting. All the children in the town have returned to school but I'm sure that parents, teachers and students alike have a new sense of fear when going to school. I am so lucky that it hasn't happened here in my town, but I know that it could happen. I wish nothing but the best for all the residents of Newtown and all the families of the victims.

Christmas spirit for you guys! I just watched the NBC Michael Buble Christmas special. Here is an original song by him, "Cold December Night". It's gorgeous! <3

<3 <3 Enjoy!

STAY OUT OF TROUBLE AND DON'T FORGET TO SMILE! If I'm not on here again, I hope that everyone has a lovely Christmas and a wonderful New Year! And also that the world doesn't end... just yet... :)

love,

rachelrae xx

exams :(

Hey, I'm terribly sorry for not updating in so long. It's been really stressful lately, trying to prepare for exams and everything. Tomorrow marks midterms for me, and for me, it doesn't end until Saturday... :( so sad. But you know what, the faster I get this done, the faster I can get back on here and answer all your questions ... I'm really sorry for not getting to your questions! Remember that you all mean a lot to me... I'll be back, promise!


In the meantime, since Christmas is so close, we can almost taste the fruitcake, here is something to get you in the holiday mood:

Remember my main man, Jimmy Fallon? Not only is he funny, he is an amazing singer as well! Here he is with his backup band, The Roots, and the beautiful Mariah Carey singing her smash Christmas hit, "All I Want for Christmas is You".... with instruments that you might find in an elementary school music room... and you know what, it's amazing. I loved it, and I'm sure you will too :)

So goood <3

Anyways, STAY OUT OF TROUBLE AND DON'T FORGET TO SMILE! Enjoy the days leading up to Christmas... I know I will after exams end :)

Merry Christmas!

rachelrae xx

Just Haven't Blogged in 5Ever

So this is how it is? IT'S NOVEMBER.

I believe the last time I was here, I was raving about my one and only, the only person I can't have... Mr. Fallon Sir ;)

But yeah, I'm sorry for being so negligent. Tumblr URL has changed, and I'll be sure to change my sidebar :)

I already love the song "Your Body" by Christina Aguilera, but seeing this on LNJF was gold. Love it even more.. and the Roots are always amazing :)

So I was looking through my email, and now I feel even worse because I haven't been answering questions in so long! Feel so bad... but this Saturday, expect another update. I promise, promise, promise <3

HERE WE GO AGAIN:

Q: There is this guy that I really, really like, the problem is, he is totally in love with my BFF. I know because he told me, and wants me to help him get close to her. My best friend kinda likes him too. Help! - via Tumblr

JAAG: This is a tough one, because you love the guy and the girl who is your best friend. Who do you choose? Is the guy worth sabotaging your best friend's relationship with you? How far are you willing to go with this guy if he does choose you, and will you be able to make it through after the whole things blows over, especially if this relationship is just a fling? Is it worth that risk?
Ultimately, it comes down to familiarity and how much you are willing to sacrifice. If you don't know the girl really well, then it may not matter as much. Then again, you addressed this girl as 'your best friend', so you may want to think this one through a little more with much more thought just so that you don't make any rash decisions. Trust me, boys will come and go, but true friends are forever :)

Q: I can't choose between two girls, obviously, so what do you think? There is this girl in my English class who is a poet, and I love poetry. There is no other girl that I can talk to about Edgar Allan Poe and Robert Frost with other than her. The other girl is on the field hockey team, a sport that I play, and she is fierce at it. I'm kinda crushing on them both, but I can only choose one! Who should I go for? - Stuck in the Middle, via Email

JAAG: This one is all you, baby! :) It's your decision, not mine. You need to decide which girl is better for you, if either of them suffice. Most people go with the phrase "if you had loved the first one, you wouldn't have fallen for the second". This might hold true in your case: who DID you fall for first? Why did you fall for her first? Take some time to go over what you like about each girl, and talk to them more about your favourite things that they both share in common with you. See who you click more with, who you are more comfortable with. Maybe neither of them will be the one. Give yourself time and options before you make a decision, but don't fall for a third. It will just make things a lot more complicated than they already are.

Q: I'm falling behind in school, but I'm on the football team and honestly, I'm probably the best on the team. There is this girl that really likes me, but she says that she will only date me if I have really good marks like she does, and she is a straight A student. What now? - via Email

JAAG: Okay, is this girl really worth your time? Honestly. Ask yourself that. If she won't accept you for what you are good at, then maybe she isn't really a good person to have around as company. Good friends build each other up. They won't ask you to change (although, as a third party outsider to this situation, I would hope that you would try your best to bring your marks up!). Don't let her dictate your life, and better yet, see if you can bring those marks up. Surprise her. But until then, worry about getting your marks up and doing well in football... not impressing her :)

--- I believe that is enough for today! I realized that I haven't finished some homework yet... =.=" time to get back to work and not be distracted by the gorgeous Jimmy Fallon pictures on my Tumblr dashboard ;)

STAY OUT OF TROUBLE AND DON'T FORGET TO SMILE! Enjoy life :)

love,
rachelrae xx

My Favourite Boys :)

So hello everyone! I'm sorry for taking so long to update... it's been pretty hectic these past couple weeks or so. Really, really busy, but I'm back here to answer a question in depth because I really like it.

Was I on Fallon Fever the last time I was on this blog? Probably not ;)

While I was on Tumblr the other day, someone asked me this question:

Q: Can you name for me 15 of your favourite male celebrities and explain how you first came across them and why you like them? - via Tumblr

JAAG: YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW LONG I HAVE WAITED FOR THIS QUESTION :')

So here's the dealio, we are doing this AS OF NOW. As in, who I like in this very moment.
15 lovely men, coming your way :)

15. MAX THIEROT - I think that I first fell for him while watching the Nancy Drew movie when he starred as Ned Nickerson opposite Emma Roberts. How long ago did that film come out?... I feel so old... but look at him. He's adorable. I also watched a super young version of him this past summer in the film "The Pacifier".... so cute, then and especially now :)

 Max Thierot

 

14. AVAN JOGIA - A fellow Canadian! <3 He stars as Beck on "Victorious", and my oh my, he is gorgeous! There really isn't anything much to say about how attractive he is... all you have to do is look into his gorgeous eyes. And his hair! I just wanna run my hands through it!

  Avan Jogia



 13. AUSTIN BUTLER - He starred on the show "Ruby and the Rocketts" (Does anyone actually remember that show?) as a really cute but somewhat dense teenage boy. Austin also played opposite Ashley Tisdale in the HSM spinoff "Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure". He currently dates Vanessa Hudgens (</3) but is still a sweetheart with his gold hair and sea blue eyes.

  Austin Butler

12. JAMES MARSDEN - Okay, so this guy is a definite sweetie. His dark hair and his eyes are captivating, and his smile? I'M TOTALLY HOOKED! I watched "Hairspray" and he was in it.... *sigh* really, really cute guy!

    James Marsden



11. CHACE CRAWFORD -  So I'm not really a Gossip Girl fan. I mean, I read all the books and stuff, but I never really got the opportunity nor the time to actually watch and follow the series. I hear that they are wrapping up and whatever, but still. Seeing Chace Crawford while channel flipping isn't a bad sight to see... ;)

 Chace Crawford

 

10. NATHAN MCLEOD - My sisters were watching this show called "Life With Boys" and when I walked into this room, I see this gorgeous hottie. Looks kinda like Austin Butler but still so different. Now I enjoy watching the show too. He's quite cute, and as he calls himself on the show, he surely is a 'babe' as well :)

Nathan Mcleod

 

9. RYAN REYNOLDS - I honestly can't remember the first time I saw him in a movie, but I watched "The Change Up" with him and Jason Bateman and it was hilarious. He is absolutely gorgeous... no wonder he was named People's sexiest man alive! Ryan Reynolds

 

8. ROBERT PATTINSON - This British cutie caught my attention when he came onto the scene with Twilight as Edward Cullen. He made looking pale and sparkly cool ;) I just love his British accent as well as his ability to play the guitar. I didn't realize that he was so musically inclined! Robert Pattinson

 

7. JOSH GROBAN - My godmother was the one that introduced me to this man with the voice of an angel. I watched his concert DVD (Awake Live in Salt Lake City) and I fell in love with his voice. He is also really cute, very tender, and his hair just makes him look so attractive. And his voice... you have not lived until you have listened to him hitting his falsetto notes <3 Plus, he is so funny sometimes, as this picture demonstrates:

 Josh Groban

6. ZAC EFRON - Who doesn't think that this heartthrob is cute? When he came forward as the famous Troy Bolton in the "High School Musical" series, I think everyone had fallen for his looks, his basketball skills, his moves and his lovely voice. He went on to do many films like "Charlie St. Cloud" and "The Lucky One" and he continues to make girls swoon everywhere... including yours truly :)

Zac Efron

 

5. VIN DIESEL -  This man is just so fit, attractive, cute, and just amazing. When I watched "The Pacifier" this past summer with some friends, I had no idea who this man was. After watching it, I fell in love with not just the whole movie but Vin Diesel as well. I also watched "Fast Five" this summer (which is part of "The Fast and Furious" franchise) and fell in love with how dangerous he was. And guess what? I don't even like action flicks, but Vin Diesel made it worth it! This is a cute line right out of "The Pacifier":

 Vin Diesel

 

 

4. MICHAEL BUBLE - Another Canadian! He is an incredible singer, and I think I was first exposed to him when he first burst onto the music scene with his first album. He has an amazing voice, and actually, he is the very first concert taht I went to in my entire life. He is amazing live; hell, he doesn't even need a microphone because his voice is so powerful! And he is hella gorgeous as well <3

 Michael Buble

 

3. NIALL HORAN - Obviously I am a Directioner! When they came off X Factor and began their career as a band, this Irish cutie captured my attention and swooped into my heart. He is has the blondest hair and the most sparkly blue eyes and he is jsut too funny and cute. He is also a guitar player as well! :)

 

 Niall Horan

 

 



2. LOGAN HENDERSON -  I'm also a dedicated Rusher as well! When Big Time Rush first aired on TV, I was ecstatic at how well these boys could sing, but I was especially drawn to Logan. His dark hair and his allure just made him so attractive, and just his ability to sing and act and dance was totally amazing <3

 

Logan Henderson

 

 

1. JIMMY FALLON! - When he guest starred on iCarly, it sparked Fallon Fever. Please check out my other post for more information about this man. How much I love him. How amazing he is. How adorable he is. How funny he is.  FalPal for life, baby! He is so cute. You should watch his show sometime, the way I do during the weekend. I promise that you will LOL the whole time at his hilarious monologues, his witty jokes, awesome interviews and funny games with his guests :)

 

 Jimmy Fallon



So, that's enough from me! It turns out that my computer was being really weird, so I ended up posting twice today. Well, I guess that makes up for taking such a long time to post again <3

 

STAY OUT OF TROUBLE AND DON'T FORGET TO SMILE!

 

rachelrae xx