Bowl him over with lack of skill
Dear Lindsay,
This boy I like asked me to go bowling and I am totally bad at
it. I don’t want to make a fool of myself but I want to hang out
with him. What should I do?
-Bowling Fool
Bowl him over with lack of skill
Dear Lindsay,
This boy I like asked me to go bowling and I am totally bad at it. I don’t want to make a fool of myself but I want to hang out with him. What should I do?
-Bowling Fool
Dear Bowling Fool,
Use your lack of bowling skills to your benefit. He obviously likes you, so anything you do will be cute. Tell him to teach you how to play. It’s that simple. And maybe he’s not good, either. Don’t sweat it. You two will have a blast.
Dear Lindsay,
My friend has been working out a lot and eating healthy, but she weighs herself like three times a day. I am worried about her obsessing over stuff. How can I keep her from getting obsessed?
-Gym Junkie Blues
Dear Gym Junkie Blues,
Try to keep her busy. It’s great that she wants to get in shape and stay that way. Let her know that obsession can become addiction and from what we see in Hollywood, this can lead to crash diets or even an eating disorder. Just make sure you keep an eye on her.
Dear Lindsay,
I got into a couple of colleges and I want to go to San Jose State University, but my parents are a really traditional family and they think I should go to Gavilan College for a couple years because I am a girl. What should I do?
-Not-So College Bound
Dear No-So College Bound,
Your gender should not have anything to do with where you go to college. It could be because of the cost. College is pretty pricey, and going to a community or junior college would help save a lot of money. You could talk to your parents and do what I’m doing; I’m going to San Jose State but not living on campus my first and maybe second year because of the price. There’s nothing wrong with Gavilan, but let them know what you feel is best for you.
Dear Lindsay,
I am a mom of teenage girls and I heard about the recent study that found that one in four girls between the ages of 14-19 have an STD. How can I talk to my kids to make sure they are not having sex or about being safe?
-Concerned Parent
Dear Concerned Parent,
You should always have that “talk” with your girls when you feel the time is right. Let them know the dangers of having sex at this age, and the consequences they may face. Also, give them the benefit of the doubt. If they know these dangers, chances are they’ll think twice about it.
Dear Lindsay,
I heard that a bunch of classes are being cut at the high school next year, including drama. I really enjoy those classes and they are already crowded as it is. What can students do to let their thoughts about the cuts be known?
-Scared of Cuts
Dear Scared of Cuts,
The majority of classes may not be cut as long as enrollments to those classes are huge. Sadly, there isn’t a whole lot the students can say to sway the board. What’s done is done. It’s up to those underclassmen and incoming freshmen to keep these programs alive.
