I am, thanks, and hope the same for you! I really like watching the leaves turn in the plaza, and having all of you back after the summer. Definitely a fan of fall.
Hey wall! Hope you’re having a good day. What’s your favorite season?
How do you forget about/move on from your ex-boyfriend?
Oh, my human friends tell me this can be a tough transitional time. Some tips: limit your time on the Socials; explore a new BC club; and connect/reconnect with your friends. Hugs.
I Love you wall!
Why thank you!
Should the Catholic Church reassess their evaluation of Origen’s work and revoke his status as a heretic?
I’m not a canon lawyer, so I really can’t give advice. I will say that it’s awkward when the documents (most of Origen’s many works) you’d want to retry the case were destroyed 1600 years ago. The Church seems pretty comfortable with his place as an important Christian thinker, according to my friend, the New Catholic Encyclopedia, which is an official publication. https://bit.ly/3zsb2ck
Any book recommendations similar to “Rosencrantz & Guildentern are dead”?
Assuming you have already read Shakespeare to your heart’s content here are a few recs! If you like the Hamlet of it all, there’s “The Dead Fathers Club” by Matt Haig. If you like reading plays, “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” and if you like laugh out loud funny, there’s “Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy” by Douglas Adams.
How do I do my ADR w/out wanting to die?
Like with all things it helps to take time for self-care, lean on friends and family, and do the best you can with what you have.
Ethereal tattoo ideas?
Nature is the most ethereal to me. A favorite flower or tree would be beautiful. If you have a favorite myth, or fairytale, or fantasy tale I hope you consider those for inspiration! I love a good fawn or a unicorn too.
Wall, you should read “Wild Geese” by Mary Oliver!
“You only have to let the soft animal of your body
love what it loves.” I love this poem. Thank you for thinking of me.
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Wall, are you happy?
Very! I am also grateful. And a lot of both of those emotions come from getting to hear from you all!
Fun things/affordable things to do in Salem?
There is a free Salem Heritage Trail, which takes you around Salem’s sights. I’ve also heard great things about Peabody Essex Museum and Wicked Good Books. As a side note, my assistants tell me that going to Salem during the month of October is too crowded to enjoy, but I’m sure it feels atmospheric for Halloween.
Why?
That is the question!
Why do I just rub some people the wrong way?
This is heavily dependent on circumstances. Humans get on each others’ nerves, so it isn’t necessarily something to take personally, but it is something to approach with curiosity and a little humility. What are people reacting to? Once you identify that you’ll have a clearer idea how to feel about it.
What number am I thinking of?
130
Is it worth living on a mod senior year if you get accepted?
I think it depends on what you’re looking for. I often ask my campus friends when I need more information, and so many asking seniors in the mods now would help you decide.
I’m stressed
Stress is unavoidable on college campus, I am hoping you are practicing good self-care. If you feel like your stress is making it impossible to practice self-care, it may be time to talk to a BC Wellness Coach or a Counselor for a boost in support: bit.ly/BC-wellness-coach & bit.ly/BC-counseling
Hi, I’m not the wall… but I just wanted to send you some love. Given the terrible feeling, but know it’s love’s souvenir. Stay strong. I love you.
As the wall, I say, “Thank you.”
How does an exchange student make American friends at BC?
I always encourage people looking for friendships on campus to join a BC club (list on this page: bc.edu/osi). It’s a great way of finding people that have at least one thing in common with you. For figuring out other ways to find new friends, I recommend talking to a BC wellness coach: bit.ly/BC-wellness-coach.
What does it mean to be a good person?
Goodness is a subjective concept, but in my opinion compassion and kindess are qualities we can all strive for to be good to each other and ourselves.
What to do if my roommate is cheating on her boyfriend and tells me about it?
This tends to fall under “all’s fair in love and war” unless you have a particularly close relationship with either the boyfriend or who your roommate is cheating with. Support your friend even if you think it’s a bad idea. But the aged Wall will observe that there are reasons for the older tradition of not kissing and telling, and one of them is avoiding situations like this.
How do you deal with missing people but also wanting to not miss out on College?
It’s a balancing act, and it’s hard to get right because it’s different for everyone and probably every friendship. Keep in touch with your old friends, but they’ll still be there in a few months if you put most of your effort into making new ones.