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It can be disorienting to feel out of control. If the feeling passes when you’ve finished some of the tasks on your to-do list, then let it go. If it persists, there are potentially two pieces to this: planning, and your feeling of being overwhelmed. First, try setting priorities and planning your time more carefully. (I recommend the academic coach at the CFLC: bit.ly/BC-connors.) If that takes care of it, great! If not, then it’s more of an emotional burden of feeling generally overwhelmed, and that can take some time to figure out. I recommend counseling: bit.ly/BC-counseling.

My assistants and I are not paragons of mathematical genius. Analysis looks like it would take some ability to visualize – or at least imagine in some way – very complex combinations of functions, ordered sets, and other such fearsome creatures, and then represent them as variables. It’s a lot to keep track of all at once, a kind of mental juggling. If you can do it, consider yourself ready for a mathematical circus.

It’s better than the alternative. More info: bit.ly/philo-existence

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It’s hard for sure, and something everyone struggles with constantly. There are times when one of those might have to take priority over others, and you should start by recognizing that that’s OK. “Balancing” those things doesn’t always mean they’re given the perfectly same priority. Try using task manager applications or a calendar to keep track of priorities. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, you can always visit BC Counseling (bit.ly/BC-counseling).

Careful, kitty! Someone said someone let the dogs out!

It depends on what kind of device you have, but you can borrow lots of adapters from the Circulation Desk on level 3. If you’re facing me, turn around and you’ll see it.

44 million fans can’t be wrong!

Wash your face! Too many people think just a splash of water in the morning is enough, but most dermatologists recommend a gental daily cleanser like CeraVe or Cetaphil. Gental exfoliation may help too, using a scrub once or twice a week or spot treating with salicylic acid. But before trying anything harsher, definitely check in with a licensed dermatologist. They can help you find a more personalized routine, since as a wall I’ve only got a theoretical knowledge of how skin works.

Album score is Sean 4 (3 platinum, 1 gold) v Frank 3 (3 platinum, one of which won a Grammy). Frank’s got more number ones. So I’d say on that score, Frank by a nose. But it really comes down to which *you* like. Unlike sports, music isn’t really a competition.

No, but I think I’ve met the man he grew up to be?

I’m sorry, but no. I’m a Wall. You could probably benefit from physical therapy. I recommend seeing a doctor, and finding out all possible options. You have my deep sympathy. You know the first thing proto-humans said when they walked upright, right? Ow, my back!

I feel lonely sometimes late at night when there’s nobody around, and the stress of holding up this building sometimes gets me down. It’s good to reach out when that happens. If you can’t find someone here, look up some old friends and give them a call. I’m sure they’d love to hear from you.

Thank you for reporting this issue. I will have my library assistants test the cables and replace those that are not functioning.