Learn to laugh at yourself

There is nothing wrong with making fun of your most embarrassing moment

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Have you ever fallen down in front of a group of people? Did you lie on the ground and cry? Of course not, you stood up immediately. Even if you were embarrassed, you probably laughed about it afterwards.

Just like Amaka.

Amaka went to a party with her mum. She stood up to get some food for them. That’s when her mum noticed the huge red stain on the white chair she was sitting on.

Amaka cried as her mum helped her clean up in the toilet. She was so embarrassed. She couldn’t believe the whole party had seen her that way. She wanted the earth to swallow her.

Her mum started to make jokes about how Amaka cried like a baby. They started to laugh at the situation. Amaka even made jokes about how she missed the party jollof because of the stain.

Amaka’s mum then taught her how to calculate her next period date to avoid a situation like this.

It is okay to be embarrassed or make mistakes. The important thing is how you rise up after a fall. Having a good laugh about what happened truly helps. Also, make sure to learn your lesson. That way you don’t repeat the same mistake.

If like Amaka you ever find yourself in an embarrassing situation try not to dwell on it. It would soon be over. Learn to see the bright side even when in a dark room.

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good advice

March 20, 2022, 8:04 p.m.

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WHAT DOSE IT MEAN WHEN UR PERIOD DOSE NOT SHOW UP

It means that person might be pregnant,but in most cases when ones period did not show up in a particular month,its does not always means u are pregnant it may be delayed

i luv dat

March 20, 2022, 8:04 p.m.

How can you calculate your period date

March 20, 2022, 8:04 p.m.

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Hey Girl! In calculating your period/menstrual circle, note that the first day of your period is also the first day of your mestrual circle and the last day of your period is not the last day of your circle but the last day of your period. The duration/flow depends on individual. The last day of your cycle is day before your next period starts. For example, if your period started on the 1st of April and your next period starts on the 3rd of May, your cycle will be 2nd of May. This means that your cycle lasts for 31 days. Your new cycle starts again from the 1st day of your next period. Please note that your period can be delayed at sometimes and can also come earlier than normal. We hope this helps.

Yes pls,i also find it difficult calculating my period date.

Can someone tell me please

March 20, 2022, 8:04 p.m.

gud advice

March 20, 2022, 8:04 p.m.

thanks for such advice.It never wrong to make a mistake but wrong to repeat thesame mistake,in life we have to learn from other peoples mistakes and experience in other for us not to experience thesme mistake they made.

March 20, 2022, 8:04 p.m.

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Hey girl! This article was written because of you and we are glad you love it. Feel free to share it with your friends

When ever I saw myself in an embarrassing situation I usually laugh at myself so that people will not make fun of me

It may look crazy but gud advice

March 20, 2022, 8:04 p.m.

IT SO EMBARRASSING

March 20, 2022, 8:04 p.m.

COOL

March 20, 2022, 8:04 p.m.

SO ANOYING

March 20, 2022, 8:04 p.m.

Sumtyms wen we laugh at such things it reduce de embarrassment

March 20, 2022, 8:04 p.m.

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Hey Johda! Very true! When you laugh at yourself you avoid letting other people making fun of you.

I guess thats true

I guess something similar happened to me .

March 20, 2022, 8:04 p.m.

True talk

March 20, 2022, 8:04 p.m.

This Was Actually Decades Ago, When I Was Still In Primary One, Then We Were Still Offering Verbal Reasoning And Our Teacher Told Us To Read Our Books That Next Week Will Be Our Test, With Me Knowing How To Read And Not Being 'That' Wise. The Moment I Got Home , I Had My Bath, I Ate And Guess What? I Read The Whole Verbal Reasoning From The Starting Till End, And I Even Read It Till Night Fall, I Was So Embarraced When I Grew Up And Had A FlashBack At What Happened And The Funniest Part Was That There Was Nothing To Learn From It, It Contained Questions Like "What's The 16th Letter Of The Alphabet" And More And I Was Just Finding Out Few Months Ago About What Happened, Lol.

March 20, 2022, 8:04 p.m.

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Hahahaha... You were so little that time

this probably might make you laugh. Me and my sister had problems with ourselves. She complained I nagged and I was only seeing too much fault. While I complained she doesn't talk much. We quarreled and complained until it was time for bed. Normally my mom doesn't involve herself in our quarrels because, as she thinks, she might end up hurting one and the other angry, so when we were quarreling, she gently lied on the bed. I couldn't believe my ears! Mom was gently snoring! So we continued. We shouted at each other, talking gently sometimes, each taking turns. And then suddenly she asked 'what started our quarrel?' I tried to remember but I couldn't actually and we started laughing at ourselves. Then we made a decision, to not complain too much and take things seriously.. I didn't know our voices was really loud until the next day my brother called us and asked 'who among you used English when quarreling with your sister' we looked at each other and laughed again

March 20, 2022, 8:04 p.m.

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Hey Kk! This is a very interesting, funny and most of all educating story. We are glad that you both learnt something from the quarrel and we love that it all ended with laughter.

nice one

Pls I need an answer,some of my friends say dat if u don't see your period for a month that means u have infection, pls is it true?

March 20, 2022, 8:04 p.m.

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Mmmm.. No it's not. Sometimes your period just skips, it doesn't really mean you have infection. But if you see symptoms that relates to having infection it will be wise to see a doctor about it.

Hey Catherine123! Just like Kk said, missing your period doesn't necessarily mean that you have an infection, sometimes, girls miss their periods. However, if it feels itchy, smelly or you feel pain down there, you may have an infection. Please talk to a trusted adult and also see a doctor. We hope this helps. Thanks Kk for advising your fellow GEM girl.

or check 4 pregnancy

it normally happened to me so.I will visit my doctor

u re rite

March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.

Their waz a time in my secondary skull dayz I was in class wen my crush came to my class he waz so cute so I dicided to cat walk pass him and I mistakenly missed a step before I knew it I saw my self on deh floor right in front of him I was so embarrassed and ran out of deh class and stayed in deh washroom dat day.. So funny wen I tink about it nw I just CNT stop laughing at my self

March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.

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Hey Stephie! Oh wow! This must have been very embarrassing but we are glad we can all laugh at it now without feeling guilty. This is really funny.

Wow wat was his reaction

WOW SO FUNNY

On faithful evening, 1st November 2016 precisely, I was coming back from church with my friends, along the way, I turned on my data and was carried away by the lovely new month messages I received from friends, I was buried in those messages that I never realized we are no longer inside the school environment, my friend warned about the phone after about two narrow escape of falling inside gutter, I did not heed to his advice, I continued with what am doing and the next thing is when I realized I have fallen inside a gutter, I shouted and was rescued by my friend and another guy coming from behind, when I was out I couldn't help it but to laugh out loud because I was strictly warned. Though I sustained injury that made me not to put on trouser for almost three weeks, But I learnt a huge lesson from that.

March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.

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Hey Nellyfancy! Wow! This is indeed funny. We like the fact that you actually laughed at yourself. Sorry about the injury. Phones can be really distracting and it is advised that mobile phones should not be used while driving, walking or doing something else to avoid accidents like this. We are glad you learnt the lesson immediately. Lol. Thanks for sharing this girl.

U Can also tell ur friends about it an the can help u make it worth laughin about

March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.

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Hey Worthingz! Very true. Just be sure that you are comfortable with sharing some of these funny experiences with them. Thanks for sharing this.

this happened when i was in jss3,i was inside the class with my classmates.when i find out that my uniform was stained so i used water but unfortunely one of my classmates saw it and asked about it.i did'nt know when i say i sat on red mud sand.when i got home i could not stop myself from laughing at myself.till today anytime i remember the accident i alway laugh at myself.

March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.

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Hey Pinkybabe! Wow! This is a very funny story. "Red mud" was so funny. We are glad you can freely talk and laugh at such moments now. We are glad you shared this.

True Talk

March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.

It was our dinner night, prior to the time, I was dragged by my junior in school playfully and my classmates-Boys were behind us gisting, suddenly, I fell down flat and all eyes were on me. I didnt know what to do next . Later, I stood up and was laughing and immediately left the scene.

March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.

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HA HA HA HA HA...........

lol dis iz really funny

na so life be

March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.

Dats right calculation is d best

March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.

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can u tell me hw to calculation it

i dut no hw 2 make the calculction plz my fnds teach me

March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.

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Hey Favour! In calculating your period/menstrual circle, note that the first day of your period is also the first day of your menstrual circle and the last day of your period is not the last day of your circle but the last day of your period. The duration/flow depends on the individual. The last day of your cycle is the day before your next period starts. For example, if your period started on the 1st of April and your next period starts on the 3rd of May, your cycle will be 2nd of May. This means that your cycle lasts for 31 days. Your new cycle starts again from the 1st day of your next period. Please note that your period can be delayed at sometimes and can also come earlier than normal. We hope this helps.

what color should the normal menstruation blood be

March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.

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Hey Vevyan18! Menstruation blood is the color of regular blood and it should be red. It sometimes looks dark brown because it is drapped in a pad. We hope this helps.

But what if pple start laughing at u. What do u do?

March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.

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Hey Goody! If people laugh at you, you can join them to after all nobody is above mistakes and errors. Like they say, if you can't beat them, join them There is no crime in laughing at yourself. We hope this helps.

act as if u dnt care nd walk away

If you haven't actually seen your period,And you are 17,What do you do?

March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.

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Hey Prisca! Thanks for the comment. Some people are naturally late bloomers (they tend to see their periods late and their organs also develop late). However, we advise your friend to see a doctor and also talk to a trusted adult. We hope this helps

Is just natural

I often feel ashamed how do I cope

March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.

My period don't embarrass, i adivce girls to change before 4-5hours a day to avoid been mocked by friends as learners.

March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.

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THANKS BLESSYCUTE

well my funny story was wen,my sis and i where watching our favourite series show.and i was suppose to wash my hands with d water bowl and i washed my hands in my soup.my sister laughed lyk crazy

March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.

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Hey VIXEN! LOOOOOL! This is really funny. We can't stop laughing. Thanks for sharing this with us.

LOL!!! VIXEN THIS IS RELY FUNY&FUN.

AH VERY FUNNY VIXEN U MADE US LAUGH NICE ONE.

yeah, I am really laughing right now. very nice. loll

Girls should truly learn how to laugh at themselves no matter the circumstance. #Girlz Rulz.

March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.

funy stories

March 20, 2022, 7:59 p.m.

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yeah, hi

LOL

March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.

SOME BOYS IN MY AREA INSULT ME AND SHAMES ME IN PUBLIC BUT I ASHAMED TO TALK BACK BIG SIS WHAT SHOULD I DO

March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.

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Hey CHARITYLOVE! Thanks for the comment. Please talk to a trusted adult about this immediately. Do not keep quiet about this at all. Speak up because your safety is the most important thing. We hope this helps

someones mhiztake z nt d end of z/er lyf

March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.

My boyfrnd nd i ws in an empty classroom kissing nd romancing..... wen a senior of our's came in nd called my b.frnd den we broke d kiss immediately den i wsn't feeling embarrased until i saw a crowd of student at d opposite class looking at our direction......i did'nt realise on time dey av been watching us kissing nd smoochimg until a frnd of mine came 2 tell me. I felt really embarrased bt den i started laughing till i got over it. It true a falling doesn't last long it only tak a limited time.

March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.

mine is sleeping in an all night

March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.

on that day I was laughing at my friend that is skirt as stain and we are going to party so unfortunately I don't know that there is gutter at my back unfortunately I fell into the gutter with a nice stain at my body

March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.

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sorry princess but remember dat who laugh last laugh d best

wow a nice stain. we're u able to go to the party.

Big Sist,i Hustle Evry Day But Money Is Not Stayin My Hands,i Don't Even Know How The Money Always Go Out My Hand,and Nt Dat I Spent It For Any Woman Or Any Tinz Else,am Confuse,please Help Me Out Of This Mess,wat Can I Do To Put Full Stop

March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.

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Hey Big-dady! Thanks for the comment. We advise that you get a small jotter or a book where you record everything you spend money on. This will help you track what you are spending your money on. Another thing to do is for you to save a particular amount of money daily or weekly so that you can also keep track of the rest of your money. We hope this helps

Really impressed inspiration

March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.

worried

March 20, 2022, 7:56 p.m.

wow

March 20, 2022, 7:56 p.m.

I fell down at a camp in d middle of a very huge crowd and I was embarrased bcus everyone was laughing at me.

March 20, 2022, 7:56 p.m.

"feel this bad english and laugh away ur stress" 1.dont dare talk in front of my back 2.be quiet,d principal is just passing away 3.all of u stand in a straight circle. 4.I have 3 daughters they are all girls 5.I saw u here and i see u there are u twice 6.I would rather kill my self dan commit suicide 7.out of all my childrens and childrenses,Osaro is the wickedest of dem all he beatet my wife and nakeded she. 8.open d tap to d loudest 9.I saw u last night early dis morning 10.both of d three of u get out of my class 11.Take d lead and follow me 12.Pls increase d volume of d window 13.dis is ur permanent place,sit here for d mean time 14.d son of d man is a boy.

March 20, 2022, 7:55 p.m.

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I almost got down by those bullets .where did you get this kinda stuff. very funny.

"feel this bad english and laugh away ur stress" 1.dont dare talk in front of my back 2.be quiet,d principal is just passing away 3.all of u stand in a straight circle. 4.I have 3 daughters they are all girls 5.I saw u here and i see u there are u twice 6.I would rather kill my self dan commit suicide 7.out of all my childrens and childrenses,Osaro is the wickedest of dem all he beatet my wife and nakeded she. 8.open d tap to d loudest 9.I saw u last night early dis morning 10.both of d three of u get out of my class 11.Take d lead and follow me 12.Pls increase d volume of d window 13.dis is ur permanent place,sit here for d mean time 14.d son of d man is a boy. Pls reply,or add urs. LOOOOLLLLLzzzzz

March 20, 2022, 7:55 p.m.

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#Laughter is the best medicine

March 20, 2022, 7:54 p.m.