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The hope of someday being an artist

The hope of someday being an artist is the only thing keeping me from slipping into depression.
The hope of someday being an artist is the only thing keeping me from slipping into depression.

Isn’t art just an amazing medium to express all the things? Where would humanity be without art? I am so glad you make art and will continue to make art. If you feel yourself slipping into depression, even after envisioning your artist future, may I gently urge you to chat with Counseling Services? They can help you work through these feelings <3 bit.ly/BC-counseling

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Should I keep hooking up w/someone

Should I keep hooking up w/someone who doesn't care about me but really good at sex?
Should I keep hooking up w/someone who doesn’t care about me but really good at sex?

Only if you want to. It’s also OK to decide you want something else. No judgment here either way. But my human helpers suggest that sex with someone who does care about you can be whole levels more good.

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Wall, I actually need advice this time. Long story, so be prepared.

Anyways, I just got a girlfriend a few weeks ago. She’s really sweet and I want to do something for her for valentine’s day. But, this ONE mutual friend is slowly ruining everything by being a “Back and forth messenger”, and because we aren’t officially dating, and plan to ask her on a date on Valentine’s day, i’m not too sure this could be a good idea. As well as the fact that some of her “friends” are incredibly annoying (She recognizes this). She’s really nice and I don’t want to ruin things, but I also don’t want to come off as socially awkward. So, to summarize: 1. How do I give her what I want for Valentine’s day without being branded as a “Simp” 2. How do I do this without any of her friends getting in the way. 3. Any other general advice to help? THANK YOU SO MUCH WALL!

To answer your questions in order: 1. Anyone who uses the word “simp” as anything other than a joke is too immature to be commenting on anyone else’s relationship. Ignore those people and do what makes you and your girlfriend happy. 2. You can choose from two options here: either politely stop commenting on your relationship to these friends so that they have nothing to use as go-betweens and they can’t do anything to interrupt your plans. Or you could decide to involve them and ask for their help planning your Valentine’s date. If it seems like they’re just over-excited for their friend, they might be excited to give you ideas for what she’d enjoy doing as a date. You also don’t need to use their ideas, sometimes just allowing someone to feel heard will help them take a step back. 3. Try not to overthink things. Dating is all about getting to know someone new and having fun together, if you put too much pressure on yourself to be perfect you can end up getting in your own way because the person you’re dating won’t be getting to know the real you. Have a fantastic Valentine’s Day, hopefully everything works out for the best!

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Thoughts on WW1?

Thoughts on WW1?
Thoughts on WW1?

I’d love to point you to what many scholars have written on WWI. Head up to the 5th floor of O’Neill and look for books with “D500” through “D680” on the spine. Those are all about WWI. There are other books about WWI sprinkled throughout the collection (e.g. in literature) so swing by the reference desk (3rd floor) if you are looking for other perspectives!

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变富变强 国家富强 人民安康 这格局

变富变强 国家富强 人民安康 这格局！[biàn fù biàn qiáng, guó jiā fù qiáng, rén mín ān kāng, zhè gé jú ! Get rich and strong, The country is prosperous and strong, people's well-being, What a pattern!]
变富变强 国家富强 人民安康 这格局！[biàn fù biàn qiáng, guó jiā fù qiáng, rén mín ān kāng, zhè gé jú ! Get rich and strong, The country is prosperous and strong, people’s well-being, What a pattern!]

The idiom people might use in America, if I’m understanding you correctly, is “A rising tide lifts all boats.” Something to keep in mind: some boats have leaks. And some people haven’t yet been welcomed into a boat. Widespread well-being follows from wealth & strength as long as people honor virtues like generosity and service.