Ask Susie the Sailor: Marymount Advice Column Edition 1

Susie the Sailor, Advice Columnist

Dear Susie the Sailor,

If the teacher and I both don’t like each other, what can I do to keep myself interested and motivated in the class, resulting in a good grade?

From,

Girl Who Still Wants a Good Grade

 

Dear Girl Who Still Wants a Good Grade,

I’m sorry to hear that you don’t like your teacher… and that you are under the impression that he or she might not like you. In cases like these, I say to myself, “Fake it until you make it!” Although it may be hard, show an interest in your teacher and display your willingness to do well in his or her class. By being kind and curious, your teacher may begin to take a stronger liking to you. Once you and your teacher are on better terms because of your respectfulness and display of interest, it will be easier to stay motivated because you will want to further impress your teacher. With this new desire to impress your teacher, you will force yourself to work harder and result in a grade better than before! Congratulations, you faked it, and then you legitimately made it.

From,

Susie the Sailor

 

 

Dear Susie the Sailor,

I had a best friend and we were inseparable. Recently, she stopped talking to me and I have no idea what to do.

From,

Girl Who Wants Her Friend Back

 

Dear Girl Who Wants Her Friend Back,

No friendship comes without ups and downs. Your best friend and you might simply be going through a rough patch and if she stopped talking to you, there might be a reason for that. Ask her what’s going on, and tell her how you feel. You never know, this might be a big misunderstanding! If she continues to ignore you or gives you the cold shoulder, then remember what Hannah Montana said, “True friends, [they’re] here ‘till the end.” Maybe, your best friend wasn’t a true friend and you have the rest of your life to meet new people who will be with you through the ups and downs.

Sincerely,

Susie the Sailor

 

Dear Susie the Sailor,

What is your last name?

From,

Curious Girl  

 

 

Dear Curious Girl,

I do not have a last name.

From,

Susie the Sailor

 

Dear Susie,

How to win a battle against the squirrels? Three consecutive days has my lunch been broken into by the little demons we call squirrels. I need to know how to protect my lunch from being broken into. Please Help!

From,

Girl being attacked by squirrels

 

Dear Girl Being Attacked by Squirrels,

Those squirrels are vicious animals that will do anything to get the first bite of your sandwich. To protect your lunch, you need to implement the foolproof plan all Marymount girls use and love. One, place your lunchbox at the top of an umbrella, in between the wooden blocks which hold it up. Two, never leave your stuff unattended because believe it or not, squirrels can eat just about everything. Hope this helps!

Best,

Susie the Sailor

 

Dear Susie the Sailor,

I met an incredible guy this summer that represents everything I look for in a person; but, he lives in England. We still talk regularly over text, the phone, and every weekend we FaceTime. I know he likes me and I like him, but should I invest time with him trying to advance our relationship or tell him its too complicated? Am I too young to have a long distance relationship?

From,

Hesitant Girl

 

Hey Hesitant Girl,

This is a toughie for sure. Although I like to tell myself, “Love knows no distance,” it is incredibly simpler when a loved-one lives nearby. Without being physically near your love interest, you lose a key part of a relationship. However, if you are prepared to deal with this gap, the time difference, and all the normal struggles of a relationship, then you should keep talking to this guy since he has “everything [you] look for in a person.” Just remember that even if it does not work out the way you want it to, that you were happy during the time spent talking and laughing with him. Overall, it really isn’t a matter of whether or not you are old enough to handle the situation at hand, but whether or not you are willing and able to cope with its limitations. I wish you the absolute best!

Love,

Susie the Sailor