Ask Mack: 4

Hey guys- I'm moving to LA in a few days so i might not have as much time in the next few weeks but i'll do my best to keep posting. Thanks again for all of your questions!
xox

Pushin' the love:
my boyfriend just left for college at the end of august and we've been together for almost ten months. im a senior in highschool and it's coming to that time where i need to apply to college. i want to be with him but i don't know if that would be too soon. his school is great and theres deffinatly something for me there but i dont know if that would be "pushing it" help?

Mack Says:
I think that this particular situation is different for every couple- the best thing that you can do is talk to your boyfriend, if that feels too serious then its clearly too much to follow him to college.. If you can seriously see yourself with him in 10 years, then maybe being near him would be a good idea; but really it depends on your relationship. I don't think that giving up your own goals for a guy is a good idea, but if going there is something that would make you happy with or without him it could be great. Think about yourself here, is this college a decision for you or for him. If its for you i say go for it if its soley based on him i would say you should reconsider.

Long distance lovers:
hey, this is kinda weird doing this because i never do this kinda thing but i totally have no idea what im supposed to do, so i figure asking someone who has no idea who i am will maybe help me out a little. anyways, my friend introduced me to this guy about two months ago and im pretty sure that i fell in love with him at first sight.. we started talking and hanging out, and everything was perfectly fine. he told me he was leaving for college soon, which was two hours away.. and im a senior in high school, so i was kinda worried but he made it clear to me he really liked me and that'd we continue to talk.. he was supposed to come home labor day weekend and he never called to tell me he wasnt comming, and he never called to say he was home.. and he ended up not comming home at all. i was beggining to get frustrated because he never called me anymore although i tried not to let it show because he was busy with school, and his friends and hes big on working out. well, we started to fight and one day he flipped out on me and he hasnt called since.. ive called him multiple times, left voicemails and tried to text him my feelings but ive gotten no response for two weeks. im worried i just totally let this kid take advantage of me, i dont know what to do to get over him.. and im just all around hurt. hes supposed to come home october 18th and i wish i could somehow talk to him but i dont know what to do. help ?

Mack Says:
I think you've done about all that you can do- you've called and texted telling him your feelings. Sometimes there are just relationships that just don't work. Breaking up or feeling hurt is always very difficult, but in all reality time makes everthing better. He is obviously a little bit insensitive for just blowing you off like that- but also understand that hes a freshman in college and he is experiencing new things. Its very hard for even long term serious couples to deal with long distance relatuonships and first years in college. I'm sure that when he met you he had every intention of keeping in touch, but then he realized that there wasn't much that could happen from two hours away when nothing had seriously been estabished to begin with. Moving on would be the best thing for you to start doing, you deserve a guy that can fulfill everything you need, not a long distance phone relationship. Just appreciate it for what it was and realize that it most likely wont be mended, you can't fix something that wasn't really there to begin with

Hair Talk:
hey mackenzie i have some questions i hope you will answer them.
so i hate getting my hair cut cuz they always mess up my bangs. so how do you cut your bangs? or do you make them look like that with a straightener cuz i don't want them cut just straight down my face at an angle i want the like yours how they go around your eyebrow if that makes sence? do you get them cut at like a certain salon?
also i get split ends alot and your hair looks amazing what do you do to keep it looking healthy?
thank you so much(:

Mack Says:
I always cut my bangs myself, i just use regular scissors and cut them in my bathroom haha. In my case i use my right hand and my bangs go from short to long from right to left therefore its easy to cut them- i don't really know how easy it would be if you're the opposite but if you want to try just remember to start out longer because you can always cut more off!! Just cut a little more off the closer to your forehead and get longer as your bangs get closer to your ears, I also try to texture them a little by cutting some of the longer pieces on top a little shorter; not too think though (if you're afraid to do this, maybe hold back because its not a must) I just use regular grocery store shampoo and conditioner; i wash and dry and straighten every day and use some hairspray to add some volume. :]

A little life experience:
I am about to turn 18 in december, and up until now have not once had a job. I was so excited for the summer that i kind of just blew off job interviews, i got a few applications but failed to fill any of them out. Lately my mother has been having problems paying our rent or any of the bills on time. We want to move to the downtown area of Boise but have little money. I want to help her by getting a job. I think my nerves do get the best of me whenever i think about working. Im scared ill do a horrible job, or that i will have no idea what im doing. can you please help me?

Mack Says:
Jobs are all about learning! Don't be scared of messing up- they hire you so that they can teach you, don't ever be scared to ask questions if you're confused. You build experience by trying new things, you just need to apply lots of places and be confident about it. Be likable and be ready to learn quickly- if you really have zero experience just know that some of the higher end places not be ready to hire you yet. Don't be too picky about your first job, you have to start at the bottom and work your way up, thats just how life works! Apply everywhere possible if you're serious about making some money and helping your mom, keeping a steady job is also a good idea. Employers like to see that you can actually keep a job as well as having one. My advice: go out and apply, don't be scared we all have to start somewhere, don't be picky!!