Solving the summertime job blues
Dear Lindsay,
I just moved to town and I don’t know anyone. San Benito High is
such a big school, I feel really overwhelmed about making new
friends. What can I do since the school year is nearly over?
-Fresh Face
Solving the summertime job blues
Dear Lindsay,
I just moved to town and I don’t know anyone. San Benito High is such a big school, I feel really overwhelmed about making new friends. What can I do since the school year is nearly over?
-Fresh Face
Dear Fresh Face,
Welcome to Hollister! I’m sure this school is a big jump from your old one. With the end of school coming up, I can see how you are overwhelmed. Just be friendly. Ask someone to help you out with homework, or to hang out on the weekends. Ask what their plans are for the summer. The more conversations you join in, the more people will enjoy talking to you and will want to hang out with you.
Dear Lindsay,
My parents say I have to get a job this summer, but I totally don’t want to. Are there any fun jobs around Hollister?
-In need of job indeed
Dear In Need,
There are plenty of places you can work. I know that Togo’s is in need of employees and many fast food places are happy to have help. If you don’t want to hop on the fast food train, then look to see if Country Rose or Cozy Cup is hiring. Target, Staples, and K-Mart may need some people, too. Just ask around. Your future job is right around the corner.
Dear Lindsay,
I finally asked out this girl I really like and I want to make it a really special date. What can I do?
-First Date Nerves
Dear First Date Nerves,
If you really want to woo this girl, take her for a nice picnic at the park or the beach. Figure out all her favorite foods and pack them in a basket. If you don’t want to drive anywhere, rent a movie, or go out to a nice dinner so you can talk. Try to get to know this girl. Girls like when they feel you’re making an effort. Have fun. No matter what, I’m sure she’ll have a blast!
Dear Lindsay,
I thought this girl at school was really stuck-up, but then we had to work on a school project together and she seemed really cool. But my friends all think she is mean. How can I get them to see she is nice?
-Over Judged
Dear Over Judged,
Ask her to hang out with you and your friends at school one day. Let them know that she is cool, and talk about things you know that all of you would enjoy talking about. Never judge a book by its cover. Tell them that you plan on hanging out with her before hand and to ask them to give her a chance. She may surprise them.
Lindsay Adamson attends San Benito High School and is a staff member of the Baler, the school’s newspaper, where she writes an advice column. Those in need of advice, may e-mail her at
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