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June 2010

Hello SmartGirls!

Spring is starting to feel a lot like summer over in Ann Arbor, MI, where SmartGirl is located. That means we've headed outside more often, and all those summer memories are coming alive: sprinklers and wading pools in the front yard, dripping ice cream cones that melt so fast you don't have time to talk while you eat, the smell of wet pavement after a thunderstorm, and flowers everywhere!

Unfortunately, we've also gotten our first sunburn and our first beesting. Be careful out there, and don't forget to wear UV protection!

What have you noticed that let you know summer is on its way? Tell us and you might just see yourself featured in July's newsletter!

Wondering what's new for June? Read on!

SmartGirl Real Life
Did you know that SmartGirls have been submitting their true stories for everyone to read? The topics range from serious and intense to light and inspiring. If you know a lot about something special, please submit your real life story! We accept stories on almost any topic, but we'd especially love to hear stories this month on activism. Are you rooting for a cause? Tell us your experience!

SmartScopes
One of our favorite sayings is, "the best way to predict the future is to create it." That's why our SmartScopes don't just tell you what's going to happen -- they let you know what you can do to make sure it happens! Read our inspiring SmartScopes for tips on what you can do in June to have more success, better relationships, relieve stress, and become wise!

Issue Archives
SmartGirls have been busy getting back to your questions on friendship, love, school, and more. Didn't have time to check last week's results, and now they're new? Don't worry! We save all our old polls in the issue archives. We especially like the comments!

Moving Motivations
I guess the theme this newsletter has been inspiration, so it's fitting that this month's survey report is going to be on Moving Motivations! What gets SmartGirls pumped and drives them to success? Our survey report will tell you how SmartGirls responded!

As always, we welcome you to join us on Facebook or Twitter to get updated as soon as we post anything new!

Your suggestions and feedback is important to us. Let us know what you love and what you want to see done differently. You can write to us any time at admin@smartgirl.org or contact us anonymously with our brand new contact form!

We hope you have a wonderful month. Take care!

Sincerely,
Boowee
The SmartGirl Team

SmartGirl Quick Facts:

	According to our Quick Polls, 35% of SmartGirls would rather live a creative romantic life in an exotic location than be rich, famous, or have a big family!
	46% of our SmartGirls say if your friends are calling you names for expressing your individuality, then they're not great friends and you should forget them. Read more!
	Ever wonder what some of the acronyms mean when you're texting or IMing? SmartGirls have your back and they made a list for you.
	According to our survey What's Your Mom Like, 69% of SmartGirls would call their mother their friend! Would you?
	It's not that hard to have a website of your own. It just takes a little bit of time and patience. Get started with our HTML Tutorial!

Amber Rubarth: "Recommended for any girl who likes folksy, acoustic, indie, alternative music.

Skin: The Bare Facts
: "This easy-to-read handbook is a good read for any teenager!"

Girlology: Hang-Ups, Hook-Ups, and Holding Out
: "Empowering and worthwhile."

Sometimes you have to be who other people want you to be. Sometimes you need to be who you want to be. Just don't get the two confused.

~ Rachel, 13

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