DEAR ABBY: I'm going into junior high. I'm a straight-A student and get my homework and projects done. But I'm not that organized. I always put my assignments away, but when I need them, they're never there!
My mom complains to me about it and calls me a troll. My room isn't so hot, either. What can I do? -- THE TROLL IN ST. PETE
DEAR TROLL: The time to get organized is now. Begin by cleaning your room and making sure you have a study area that is not messy. After that, you should always put your projects and completed assignments in one spot, and they won't be lost. You'll be able to find them easily once you have only one place to look.