VOL. 4 - AUTUMN 2010
It’s the fresher’s issue! Plus we’ve got a whole new magazine! So this volume’s theme is fresh starts. Lots of you are new to university life and of course, In Agony! Some of you have come from far and wide to be here. Others may have come from the surrounding area. Maybe you don’t know anyone yet. My point is, wherever you’re from, whatever your background, this is a new and big step in your life. You can wipe the slate clean.
If there are things about yourself or your life that you’re unhappy with, now is an opportune time to change them. This applies to anyone, not just our fresher’s. When you feel like a change is needed, don’t just wait for it. Make it happen! Start small with something symbolic. Have a clear out of all your clutter, clean your room, give yourself a makeover and work up from there. Apply for that job! Buy that gym membership! Start a conversation with that stranger! GO FOR IT!
Now remember the ‘In Agony!’ twist! Sometimes the advice is already out there you just need to know where to look. So with your response I will also be giving HOMEWORK. This could include anything from a specific song or film, to a book or TV show episode for you to research, which will hopefully shed some light on your issue.
OnLastNerve wrote:
I can’t stand my girlfriends mates! One is so loud, the others are just plain annoying and they spend way too much time with us. How do I break it to my girlfriend without causing an argument?
A: You don’t! “Break it to” her like that and there’s a good chance you will be single in the morning. Make an effort with the friends but if that fails, try to balance out your time together by making more plans for just the two of you, and when you know her friends will be around go meet some of your own.
HOMEWORK: (Listen) Spice Girls – “Wannabe”
Angelica wrote:
My ex has come back in the picture and he really wants us to get back together. The break up was his decision and it was pretty awful. Now he’s constantly apologising and telling me he loves me. He seems sincere but I’m not sure if I should give him another chance?
A: Usually I might lean toward the “Fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me” way of thinking. However, you said yourself that he seems sincere. You have to go with your gut on this one. We all make mistakes, maybe it’s a good thing that he realised his.
HOMEWORK: (Listen) Human League – “Human”. A classic. We’re only human after all.
22yrsyoung wrote:
I’m going into the final year of a 4-year course. I’m staying at Paragon but most of the people I knew left last year. I’m not sure if I’ll get along with new people seeing as I’m a bit older now.
A: People go to uni at all ages. There’s probably a bunch of fresher’s older than you. Muster up your new flat mates, head down to the Student Union and get your party on! I’m sure they will appreciate having you as the voice of experience to break the ice.
HOMEWORK: (Read) and join the WLSU “Party Central” Facebook group. This will give you details on all the Fresher’s events, not to mention all the other events held by your Student Union throughout the year.
ChanelNO5 wrote:
A girl I work with told the boss’ wife that I’m lazy and start work after 11, even though I always clock in at 9am. Now people are gossiping and I’m worried I might get fired. What should I do?
A: Using my incredible powers of intuition, (or imagination) I’m guessing that she’s probably sleeping with the boss. Maybe she caught him checking you out in the office so started the rumour in hopes of eliminating the competition... Well maybe that’s a stretch but office politics can be tricky. Have a very casual meeting/talk with him, drop in how much you're enjoying the work and how much you've learnt but that you did hear a strange rumour about your lateness etc. This will force him to reassure you on the spot that he doesn't believe it (either because he doesn't or because he can't say he does without any evidence.) and once he's said that there's no way he can bring up the issue at a later stage.
HOMEWORK: (Watch) Working Girl.
Valentino wrote:
I’m really bad at asking girls out. What are some good chat up lines?
A: Well chat up lines don’t work unless you’re already really confident and aiming for a funny reaction. It doesn’t sound like that’s the best fit for you. One tip if you get turned down, don’t show your disappointment. Laugh it off and ask one more time for a different day/time. Your persistence might surprise her.
HOMEWORK: (Listen) Aaliyah – “Try again”
I'll give anything a go so send your problems, embarrassing illnesses, secret shames and all the rest, to tezofalltrades@gmail.com with ‘HELP’ in the subject box and leave an alias for how you want to be addressed.
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