Who knows your secrets? Who knows the real you? Your best friend? Maybe. Your mom? Possibly. But the real answer is your locker or your closet! You leave notes, pictures, books and a multitude of other stuff in it. If your locker could talk, what would it say about you? Find out by taking this quiz! Circle the answer that’s most true for you.

1. What’s on the inside of your locker/closet door?
a. Photos of my friends
b. My study schedule
c. A poster of an African safari
d. An expired lunch coupon
e. A mirror

2. The one thing that will always be in your locker/closet is
a. a bag of practical joke items to liven up English class.
b. last week’s homework.
c. a makeup kit.
d. an address book and cell phone.
e. extra school supplies.

3. If you open your locker/closet door and step back, what will happen?
a. My spare shoes will make their escape. You can never have too many shoes!
b. Things resembling a science project-gone-bad will land in a heap in the hallway. Don’t want to guess what they used to be.
c. My skateboard will fall out and roll down the hallway. It’s the fastest way to get home after school.
d. People will stand in awe, admiring my amazing organizational skills.
e. Everything I’ve borrowed from friends all year will come tumbling out. Maybe they can claim their own stuff so I don’t have to figure out whose it is.

4. How are your books organized?
a. By color
b. By class order
c. In my back pack for the ride home
d. However they land
e. In the fab organizer I ordered from the back of my teen mag

5. What kind of notes are in your locker/closet?
a. Tips from beauty magazines
b. Directions to class
c. Plans to build your my own hang glider
d. Alphabetized class notes
e. Notes my friends passed to me in class

6. What fun book is in your locker/closet waiting to be read?
a. Eat My Martian Dust
b. The Tattooed Rats
c. Revenge of the Samurai
d. Looking Good from the Inside Out
e. Checklist for Life for Teens

7. The article of clothing hanging in your locker/closet is a
a. designer dress I plan to wear for homecoming.
b. khaki cargo jacket for after-school adventure.
c. colorful crochet blouse I plan to change into before going shopping.
d. my brother’s oversized jersey I borrowed last month.
e. well-matched extra outfit in case of emergencies.

Check Your Answers

Count up which number shows up the most (1, 2, 3, 4 or 5).

1. a-4, b-2, c-5, d-1, e-3
2. a-5, b-1, c-3, d-4, e-2
3. a- 3, b-1, c-5, d-2, e-4
4. a-4, b-2, c-5, d-1, e-3
5. a- 3, b-1, c-5, d-2, e-4
6. a-1, b-4, c-5, d-3, e-2
7. a-3, b-5. c-4, d-1, e-2

Number you scored the most _____

Here’s what your locker/closet would say about you:
1s: You’re marching to your own beat. You don’t get into fads or copy anyone’s style. You do your own thing, even if it’s not conventional. You might want to clean the unidentifiable items out of your locker and strive for a little more organization, but don’t worry about being different. God created you in a unique and awesome way (Psalm 139:14).

2s: You’re efficient and organized. You know right where you keep your homework and books, and like a Scout, you’re always prepared. You have extra everything for emergencies. Try lightening up a little. Add a splash of color to your locker (and your life) because Jesus came so you could have life to the fullest (John 10:10). Don’t miss out on it!

3s: You’re a glamour girl. You like the latest fads, and even your locker is stylish. People look to you as a trendsetter and you love getting the attention. That’s great, just make sure that beauty comes from within (1 Peter 3:3-4), because the Bible says outward beauty is temporary and honoring the Lord is more important (Proverbs 31:30).

4s: You’re fun and friendly. Your locker’s full of notes, pictures and memorabilia from good times spent with your buds. Your look is casual and comfy. No one will mistake you for a trendsetter, but you’re happy with yourself as you are. Don’t forget: no matter how many friends you have, Jesus is the best (Proverbs 18:24).

5s: You tend to walk on the wild side. No one accuses you of being conventional. mags No cutesy posters in your locker, either. Life is meant for living, and you plan to do it on your own terms. You’re the leader when it comes to adventure. Just remember that walking with God is an adventure all its own (Jeremiah 29:11). Claim that!

Guys and girls communicate differently. Have you noticed? While you go from talking about Friday’s test to wondering if your friend Hannah got a haircut, he’s still trying to digest what he had for lunch 20 minutes ago. Good conversation between guys and girls requires lots of practice. But let’s start with this little quiz to evaluate how you’re doing now.

Mark the following sentences using this scale of 1 to 3.

1) Sounds like me
2) That could be me
3) Not even close

_____ When meeting a new guy, I expect him to initiate and carry the conversation.
_____ I tend to interrupt when someone is talking.
_____ I’ve asked a guy, “What are you thinking?” and received a blank stare.

_____ Sarcasm describes my sense of humor.

_____ I tend to quickly jump from one topic to the next.

_____ Listening is hard for me. I love talking!

_____ Making small talk is uncomfortable for me.

_____ After talking with a guy, I discuss the conversation in detail with my girlfriends.

_____ I usually avoid eye contact when talking to people.

_____ When I don’t understand what a guy is saying, I fill in the holes with my assumptions.

_____ Total

Each of these examples can cause barriers when you’re conversing with a guy. If your total score is under 20, check out these talking (and listening!) tips. Then start putting them into action!

1. Ask questions. Everyone likes to talk about himself, so if you ask a direct, open-ended question, conversation will come more easily. Some examples include: “Where did you go for winter break?” “What did you get for Christmas?” or “Who do you think will go to the Super Bowl?” A true gentleman will ask you questions as well and not keep himself as the center of conversation.

2. Don’t interrupt. You can say things such as “Really?” “You’re kidding me” or “Uh-huh” to show you’re listening. But don’t interrupt by turning the focus on yourself. Wait for a break in the conversation or until the guy asks you a question before sharing your own story.

3. Watch your body language. Smiling and looking people in the eye show that you’re an open and friendly person. When you’re in a group of people you don’t know, remember that others in the room are looking for a friend, too. Be the first one to say hello.

4. Take what a guy says at face value. Girls easily over-analyze and can put words in a guy’s mouth that he never said. If you don’t understand something, repeat back what you think he said or ask a question to clarify. Sometimes guys need our help to accurately verbalize their thoughts.

5. Be respectful. It’s fun to joke around, but keep in mind that not everyone has the same sense of humor. Direct your jokes toward things, not people. That way you’ll build trust, and guys will come to you to feel accepted and gain encouragement.

What is the best…
..chocolate bar?
..hard candy?
..candy wrapper?
..candy store?What is the worst…
..lollipop flavor?
..type of gum?
…smelling candy?

Which is better?
cotton candy or candy apples?
Snickers or Milky Way?
Gummy bears or jolly ranchers?

Random Questions:
What candy looks good, tastes nasty?
What was your childhood favorite?
What was the last candy you ate?
Ever eat candy til you got sick?

Post your anwers below!