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Tiffany&Earl
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Issue date: 10/12/06 Section: Portfolio
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This Week . . .midterm stress & roommate woes
Dear Tiffany and Earl,
I'm stressed. With midterms looming over my head and more papers to write than I can handle I need a way to cope! My roommate doesn't seem to have as much work as me and couldn't seem to care less about my current situation. He stays up to all hours of the night talking on AIM to random girls and, creepiness aside, it is really hurting both my studying and sleeping schedule. How do I deal with my midterms and an inconsiderate roommate?
Sleepless in the Suites
Dear Sleepless,
Midterms are always a difficult time of the year. Frankly, I'm still in summer mode, and the thought of barricading myself in the library is anything but appealing-but, back to you. I have found that the best way to cope is to take it slow and focus on the now. Write yourself a to-do list and accomplish the things that need to be done first. Don't worry about the tasks that can wait until tomorrow or next week, because the easiest way to get stressed out is to look at the big picture. If things get really tough, write out a daily schedule, blocking your time off hourly. It may seem a little anal retentive, but at least you'll get everything accomplished. Also, allow yourself some time each night to devote strictly to school work, and stick to it-don't allow yourself any distractions.
Dealing with your roommate is another issue entirely. First, talk to him. Maybe he doesn't know that what he's doing is even bothering you. Take his side and praise the benefits of Facebook.com, MySpace.com and Instant Messaging, in stalking out the female gender, but identify that there is a time and a place for everything-and your room at 2:00 a.m. is not one of them. If he still doesn't understand, then find a spot in a common room to do your work, and unplug his Ethernet cord. No Internet means no AIM. Happy studying!
-Tiffany
Dear Sleepless,
"Guitar Hero" for Playstation 2 could very well be the best game created for a video entertainment system. Sorry, third best game for a video entertainment system; "Contra" and "Mike Tyson's" Punch-Out with the immortal Glass Joe hold the one and two slots. Regardless, since the days of original NES there hasn't been a game that has quenched the fire that burns in my bosom for a game that fills the hole in my life. . . that is, until now. After visiting with the debauched members of the Holy Cross football team, we went back to their room for a little Playstation 2. Despite my state, I could not resist the urge, nay, the driving necessity, to partake in the game. Similar to "Dance Dance Revolution," the player must synch up the guitar chords one plays to illuminated markers, while strumming on a large guitar shaped controller. With songs like, "Godzilla" by the Blue Oyster Cult, one could not help but fall in love with the game. My skills, or lack thereof, did not prohibit me from enjoying myself. However, it seemed as though true pleasure comes from reaching the rarely attained "Guitar Hero" status.. It is my hope to one day attain this coveted title like Eric and Mike D. but until then ignore your roommate. . It's called College, DEAL WITH IT.
-Earl
P.S. Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A, Start gives you 30 lives in Contra and 007-373-5963 is the code to fight Mike Tyson.
Do you sometimes wonder if
Tiffany and Earl are more than just friends?
Or do you have real problems of your own?
Let us help you, help yourself.
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Dear Tiffany and Earl,
I'm stressed. With midterms looming over my head and more papers to write than I can handle I need a way to cope! My roommate doesn't seem to have as much work as me and couldn't seem to care less about my current situation. He stays up to all hours of the night talking on AIM to random girls and, creepiness aside, it is really hurting both my studying and sleeping schedule. How do I deal with my midterms and an inconsiderate roommate?
Sleepless in the Suites
Dear Sleepless,
Midterms are always a difficult time of the year. Frankly, I'm still in summer mode, and the thought of barricading myself in the library is anything but appealing-but, back to you. I have found that the best way to cope is to take it slow and focus on the now. Write yourself a to-do list and accomplish the things that need to be done first. Don't worry about the tasks that can wait until tomorrow or next week, because the easiest way to get stressed out is to look at the big picture. If things get really tough, write out a daily schedule, blocking your time off hourly. It may seem a little anal retentive, but at least you'll get everything accomplished. Also, allow yourself some time each night to devote strictly to school work, and stick to it-don't allow yourself any distractions.
Dealing with your roommate is another issue entirely. First, talk to him. Maybe he doesn't know that what he's doing is even bothering you. Take his side and praise the benefits of Facebook.com, MySpace.com and Instant Messaging, in stalking out the female gender, but identify that there is a time and a place for everything-and your room at 2:00 a.m. is not one of them. If he still doesn't understand, then find a spot in a common room to do your work, and unplug his Ethernet cord. No Internet means no AIM. Happy studying!
-Tiffany
Dear Sleepless,
"Guitar Hero" for Playstation 2 could very well be the best game created for a video entertainment system. Sorry, third best game for a video entertainment system; "Contra" and "Mike Tyson's" Punch-Out with the immortal Glass Joe hold the one and two slots. Regardless, since the days of original NES there hasn't been a game that has quenched the fire that burns in my bosom for a game that fills the hole in my life. . . that is, until now. After visiting with the debauched members of the Holy Cross football team, we went back to their room for a little Playstation 2. Despite my state, I could not resist the urge, nay, the driving necessity, to partake in the game. Similar to "Dance Dance Revolution," the player must synch up the guitar chords one plays to illuminated markers, while strumming on a large guitar shaped controller. With songs like, "Godzilla" by the Blue Oyster Cult, one could not help but fall in love with the game. My skills, or lack thereof, did not prohibit me from enjoying myself. However, it seemed as though true pleasure comes from reaching the rarely attained "Guitar Hero" status.. It is my hope to one day attain this coveted title like Eric and Mike D. but until then ignore your roommate. . It's called College, DEAL WITH IT.
-Earl
P.S. Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A, Start gives you 30 lives in Contra and 007-373-5963 is the code to fight Mike Tyson.
Do you sometimes wonder if
Tiffany and Earl are more than just friends?
Or do you have real problems of your own?
Let us help you, help yourself.
Write to Tiffany and Earl!
AskTiffanyEarl@yahoo.com