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I’m sorry for your loss. Grieving is hard. Make sure you have friends around you. (…unless you’re talking about Okita Sougo, in which case it was just hot sauce, not blood, and those are tears of laughter.)
Oh, Sougo he died, I wanna die!
Is there any post-grad choice other than consulting, law school, med-school, grad school, or finance…
There is a world of possibilities. Deciding to live your own life, and not someone else’s idea of what it should be, is your first step – resist that peer pressure! It’s going to require some work and introspection, but the BC Career Center can be your ally in the quest. Check out their website (bit.ly/BC-career) and make an appointment with a Career Coach.
Best advice for making a sweet house in Minecraft?
Use fence gates, fences, and iron bars to make “structural supports.” Make corners and edges a different texture – if wood, use logs, if cobble, switch to stone or stone bricks at edges. Make lighting deliberate – don’t use torches on the floor. If firetick is turned off you can light a hopper on fire and it makes a good brazier. Trapdoors over glow stone or sea lanterns make good modern lights. Grindstones attach to any direction, so it looks like something hanging. The small end of the hopper is exactly the same width as a single fence. Scaffolds look like tables. Finally, I always make sure to incorporate bookshelves into my builds with bookshelf blocks. Build on!
What song do u like the most??
You might be surprised to hear that the I actively avoid silica and alumina based compositions, such as Pink Floyd’s, “Another Brick in the Wall” or Iggy Pop’s, “Brick by Brick”. My current favorite song is “New Music Machine” by Japanese artist, Cornelius. You too can listen: bit.ly/2kccwke
Draw a pic of me based on your imagination (*Hint: I’m 6’11 and 600 pounds)
Best place to get a haircut around here?
Hmm. The Wall has no hair, and tries to steer away from commercial endorsements. There are a bunch of options near Chestnut Hill Mall and on Washington Street in Brighton. If you’re worried about getting a bad cut you could try a national chain–that way you get a decent level of competence and a reasonable price.
How do I get rid of my cold?
I am not a doctor, but advice from the National Library of Medicine’s Medline Plus (bit.ly/NLMColds) is to rest, drink fluids, gargle with salt water, use cough drops, and try OTC medicines for pain and colds. There is also some limited evidence for benefits from some complementary approaches, including oral zinc, rinsing the nose/sinuses, vitamin C, probiotics, and meditation. There are some warnings attached to some of these – see details: bit.ly/NIHAlt4Colds.
It’s nice to see the Student Affairs Realignment.
Thanks for your kind words! I’ll pass them along to Student Affairs and to library staff.
Why was the chicken value meal’s price raised from $10 to $12?
I’ll have my assistants look into this. Dining Services is not a for-profit company, so it likely reflects something about ingredient costs.
What is calculus useful for????
I understand your frustration; being a wall, I’m more apt to employ Euclidean geometry, myself. But calculus seems to be useful for describing things that change over time and bodies in motion. See this handy explanation: bit.ly/medium-calculus
My Boyfriend wants to buy property…
More than the national average, but less than historical trends might lead you to believe. Somerville property (especially along the proposed greenline extension) has skyrocketed in value over the past 20 years or so. Unfortunately, y’all have mostly missed the boat on that increase – that property has already been bought by speculators and the price has increased accordingly. The somerville market is “played out” so to speak from an investment standpoint. Still, the Boston-metro area is a very good place to buy. Boston is one of the hottest housing markets in the country and you’ll see a good return. And if you expect to keep it for 5 years, you’ll almost certainly make money on it – values will probably jump a bit when the green line extension goes into service and becomes more tangible for people in 2021 (according to MBTA official schedules) or 2025 (according to MBTA history).
Draw a picture of yourself “smiley face”.
Burrito or salad? I had a cheat day today “sad face”.
Sages often call for moderation in all things. The Wall is inclined to think this should include moderation also. Being kind to yourself is super important if you’re trying to do something hard. So give yourself a break and start from where you are.
I just read about Madoff. He is a genius…
In keeping with BC’s mission (bit.ly/BCMissionStatement), I’d say, let’s not do this. There’s enough pain and injustice in the world. Turn your superpowers to good and not to evil! Maybe consider finding ways to do tremendous amounts of good for people… and not get caught.
Answer Wall you’re marvelous! Will you be my partner??
Awwww, shucks, if I had blood & capillaries I’d be blushing. You might find being my partner a little frustrating; you kind of have to be a wallflower.
Is it okay to go to the hospital because of a hangover?
Certainly, if you show signs of alcohol poisoning (from the Mayo Clinic bit.ly/HungoverOuch ): confusion, vomiting, seizures, slow or irregular breathing, blue-tinged skin or pale skin, low body temperature, difficulty remaining conscious or losing consciousness. Consider seeking help, maybe through the Ofc. of Health Promotion (bit.ly/BC-health-promo), for your drinking if this is not a one-time thing.
Best make-out spots on campus? Asking for a friend ;)
What you need is walls. 4 of them is best. And a door that closes and locks. Failing that, find shadows and places with low foot-traffic if you don’t like sudden surprises. I’m rather stationary, myself, and my assistants are all blessed with their own walls and doors, so I don’t have any first- or second-hand experience. I recommend asking other humans in the same boat.
Where is the best crying spot?
? I wish I could offer you a shoulder, because the shoulder of a friend is oftena good crying spot. If you want to cry alone, some humans use the shower. Others might go for a walk in the woods, perhaps the Hammond Pond Conservation Area, which you can access via a path from Suffolk Road, or the Webster Woods, accessible via the Hammond Pond Parkway.
Where is DB Cooper?
Your guess is as good as mine! Since the FBI is no longer actively investigating the case, Dan Cooper’s location after his successful plane hijacking in 1971 is likely to remain an unsolved mystery. If you’re interested in more details about Cooper and the hijacking, check out the FBI website entry on the case. (bit.ly/DBCooperFBI)
What percent of students here are Catholic
