How to force myself to participate in class more?

How to force myself to participate in class more?
How to force myself to participate in class more?

The Wall is going to guess you’re a little shy, but let me know if it’s something else, because there are a variety of reasons that can be hard. Idea #1: Start by doing something easier regularly and work yourself up to the hard thing. Some people have trouble answering questions, some with asking them. Try doing the one that’s easier for you. Be gentle with yourself: most people need lots of practice to get comfortable being the only person talking in a big room.

How do I get pretty girls to like me? … How do I get boys to like me?

How do I get pretty girls to like me? -Asking for a friend
How do I get pretty girls to like me? -Asking for a friend
Not asking for a friend. How do I get boys to like me?
Not asking for a friend. How do I get boys to like me?

A certain number of people will like, dislike, and be indifferent to you after they’ve gotten to know you a little. The trick is to make sure more people get the introduction. It’s a much better idea to be yourself than to try to make yourself into what you think someone else thinks they want. Be patient, be kind to yourself. The Wall assures you that there are many possible someones for everyone. So: go say hi to one new person today, or say hello to someone you’ve talked to before. Talk to them about anything other than whether you like each other. Tomorrow: repeat.

Does everything happen for a reason?

Does everything happen for a reason?
Does everything happen for a reason?

That’s a Big Question that legions of philosophers and theologians have wrestled with for millenia. There are two distinct meanings of “reason.” If you mean “purpose,” the answer is maybe? If you mean “cause,” yes. Every event involves other events. While humans (and animate walls) have motives and purposes, inanimate objects do not, so on one level, some events (caused by inanimate objects) have causes, but no purpose(s). There are those who ascribe purposes of events to higher beings; that would be a matter of faith. If you are wrestling with this question because of an unfortunate event, and you are religious, I recommend meeting with someone at Pastoral Counseling: bit.ly/bc-pastoral-counseling. Or, if you’d prefer, someone at UCS: bit.ly/BC-counseling.

Every practicing Catholic girl’s question: what should you do if you fall in love with your guy friend who is discerning priesthood?

Every practicing Catholic girl's question: what should you do if you fall in love with your guy friend who is discerning priesthood? (Thank you for answering :)
Every practicing Catholic girl’s question: what should you do if you fall in love with your guy friend who is discerning priesthood? (Thank you for answering 🙂

Tell him. Friendship is about honesty; if you don’t, your friendship will suffer. But it’s possible he’s quite committed, so be prepared for disappointment. And in case of disappointment, be prepared to help return your friendship to an even keel, because telling him shouldn’t mean the end of a friendship. (Also: better that his resolve be tested now than after he goes through all the work to become a priest!)

What if I’m always hungry on TI TH class? :(

What if I'm always hungry on TI TH class? :(
What if I’m always hungry on TI TH class? 🙁

If you’re not hungry with your M/W/F classes, then we can probably rule out medical issues. Are you eating full and healthy meals? Can you bring a snack with you? It’s important not to be too hungry in class; not only is it distracting but without fuel the body gets tired and learning can suffer.

I <3 fish! Do Fish <3 me?

I <3 fish! Do Fish <3 me?
I <3 fish! Do Fish <3 me?

I expect they are somewhat oblivious to you, unless you are in their environment and they perceive you as a predator or other threat. You could ask them, but like the song says, “They won’t answer, they can’t talk.”

probably not. sorry.
probably not. sorry.
Also. I'm the fisher in this area. You can't fish here.
Also. I’m the fisher in this area. You can’t fish here.

Sounds territorial. But there’s plenty of fishing in O’Neill, try the SH call numbers, Level 3, Shelf 128.