Category: Random

You can always see some of what’s going on through the events calendar: https://bit.ly/BCEventCal. You can also check the flyers posted around campus. Also, going into the city and exploring is always a fun thing before classes make life busier.

I always say to be! When it comes to Shakespeare I infinitely prefer his lighter fare– I suggest A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

My comfort movie is Paddington Bear 1 & 2 as a double feature. But our DVD collection on this floor of O’Neill is quite vast, the BPL has a lot of online film resources that are free with a BPL card that you are eligible to get: https://www.bpl.org/movies/.

Usually level 5, but word is if you want total quiet you should head for the reading room in Bapst.

I find I have a mood for all genres of music. On their new album, I quite like Rainbow.

I wish I could wrap you up in a big hug (alas no arms). Insecurity is one of the most insidious emotions, and I hope you know asking for help is a brave step. I’m proud of you! Building confidence is an ongoing journey for most of us. The counseling office here on campus is a free service and has very kind people trained to help with this kind of goal. Even I have taken advantage of teletherapy now and again. I encourage you to book an appointment!

Don’t worry about it, I’ll keep it and you can think of something later.

Dive in! Check out all the club offerings (bc.edu/osi), check out all the events (bit.ly/BCEventCal), invite people along, and when a new friend says “Hey, do you want to…” say yes . And make sure that in the welter of assignments and other obligations you don’t lose sight of priorities that are important to *you*.

I think we should make “Be There And Be Square” t-shirts.

Two favorites: 1) when it’s quiet in the wee hours, I enjoy the bot bot shows. Where else would I ever hear Jah Wobble & the Chinese Dub Orchestra? 2) But of course I love humans and prefer human-run shows, and I love a wide variety, so I’m sorry but I’m just going to have to say “All of them!” and let you all decide your own favorites. Tune in! wzbc.org

Objectively: Espresso by Sabrina Carpenter or Good Luck, Babe! by Chappell Roan. Subjectively: still those two, but also Aftertaste by Katie Gavin or Sailor Song by Gigi Perez or Clost to You by Gracie Abrams. Also the entirety of Charli xcx’s Brat album.

I’m working on this–I think some of my wall sources are on vacation right now.

Best Part. Now you know I’m a sucker for old-fashioned R&B love ballads. And his voice just harmonizes so well with H.E.R.!

My friend the Magic 8 Ball is way better at predictions than I am, though I think they make stuff up sometimes. Verdict: “most likely”.

Any wavelength of light is fine with me as long as it’s visible to the human eye, because I like communicating with humans and want them to see my replies. (Humans who can’t see can visit my answers at library.bc.edu/answerwall and use a screenreader. Please tell them!)

Depends on what kind of escape you need. I think I’d suggest Amtrak or a ferry to the harbor islands–much lower stress than driving or flying. We’d miss you, though.

Dear friend, the choice is clear and obvious: One pennyworth of pig’s meat: or, lessons for the swinish multitude. Collected by the poor man’s advocate, in the course of his reading for more than twenty years.

From my research (romance books like People We Meet on Vacation, A Lady for a Duke, Love & Other Words, Take a Hint, Dani Brown) friends to lovers is a solid foundation for a romantic relationship. Only you can know if you are ready to tell your friend your feelings. When you do, remember to leave space for their feelings, whatever they may be.

I am a firm believer that we all have more than once purpose in life and if we are lucky we change with time. For example, when I was mounted as a board decades ago, I never could have imagined students one day soliciting my advice. There’s a book in the library called The Defining Decade that many in their early twenties have found helpful. My advice? Leading with kindness, openness, & curiousity will lead you to work and community that is meaningful. Your purpose(s) will find you.