tgif. for realz.

It's been a rough week, Kalamazoo.. but here we are. Preachin' and doin' what we do. Don't worry about it. Free advice of the week: don't make out with alligators.

<3 y&c


January 31, 2011: My friend is interested in this guy I used to know when I was younger, and back then he was a shitty guy who did drugs and drank all the time, but now he goes to church and quit drugs and drinks sparingly and in general has "turned over a new leaf." I don't know if I trust him though...HELP??

First of all, was he a crappy guy because he did drugs and drank? Or was he just a douche in general? It can be hard to forget about the past when that can be what shapes a person, but keep in mind that people can change. Also, the "bad decisions" phase could have been just that: a phase. Human experience shows us how resilient we can be, and she will rebound if all goes to hell. Well, let your friend do the deciding. Because you're not dating him. It's her choice in the end.

January 31, 2011: There's this guy who I went out with once, and I really liked talking to him although I wasn't attracted to him. He spent over $100 on dinner. Was I wrong to accept the date? Now he keeps texting me and I don't know what to say. 
-Confused and Well-Fed

Send a picture, then we'll talk.

JUST KIDDING! No, you weren't wrong. The best thing to say is, "Listen, I enjoyed that dinner. But you a dud." Kidding again (or not..?). There's no problem with saying gently that you had a good time, but you're not interested, and you'd rather be friends! It's better to be honest than to pretend you're into something you're not or leading this rich dude on. Also, how were you supposed to know that he was going to buy you an extremely expensive dinner?

bring on the questions.

Make sure to comment on our posts if you want some advice! 

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love,

y&c
(also, sorry for the awkward appearance of some of our answers.. we're not the most tech savvy, and for some reason, the text won't un-underline.. so.. there's that.)

January 24, 2011: What do I do when I can't get homework done because I obsessively stalk this blog waiting for new words of wisdom to be posted? HELP POR FAVOR!!

Words of wisdom: don't come to us. We'll come to you. Switch your obsession to facebook, and we'll try to update you that way.. but we're flattered that we entertain you enough to keep you waiting!

January 21, 2011:Jai have this problem. i'm in love with a boy named charlie, but i don't know how to talk to him. WHAT DO I DO DEAR ABBY?!>!

(love. katie.)

I know exactly how to solve this problem! Get back to Kalamazoo College and we'll go from there. As far as talking to him (me?), the feeling is so mutual, buttercup. Miss you!

January 20, 2011: CHAVONNE! Sometimes I get sad and really don't like myself. What are some feel good tips y'all have up your sleeves to pick me up on a rainy day?

Here's what we like to do: listen to Shontelle, surround yourself with people you enjoy being around, and make sure to keep your body movin' and groovin' (get your dance on, perhaps?). Also, go to The Cavern! Free tea and cookies, all day, every day. What's better than that? Almost nothing. Finally, don't forget how awesome you are. Check yourself out in the mirror, 'cause you look GOOD. 

January 20, 2011: What do you do when you just. cant. work. any. more?????????????????????????????????????????

Sleep. It usually helps. A 20-40 minute power nap is actually better, higher quality sleep than sleeping for 2 hours, so if you're kind of short on time, that's PERFECT. 20 minute naps help so much. And when you wake up? Get your dance on. It'll help with the homework blues. 

January 20, 2011: How much wood can wood ducks eat?

If you knew anything about wood ducks, you would know that 

their diet, similar to dabbling ducks, consists of seeds, fruits and aquatic and terrestrial invertebrates. Some of their favorites include acorns, smartweed, wild cherry and duck weed (Delta Waterfowl).

p.s. here are some great bird noises. check it out.

January 19, 2011: Is it better to be an honest bitch, or to be two-faced and pretend to like someone who makes you want to kill small cute things?

Is your plan to tell the person that you don't like them and hope that they'll get the hint that way? No offense, but.. there are more peaceful ways of taking care of that business. If you don't want to hang out with them, don't. This is another "be true to yourself" kind of thing -- you make your own priorities. If this person doesn't make the cut onto your priority list, then all you need to do is be civil with them when you need to. Try not to be two-faced, because you're lying to yourself that way, but being an honest diva is a little harsh. (and please, for the sake of small animals, stay away from petting zoos)

January 19, 2011: How do you make someone interested in you?

The best think for you to do is to be yourself. Don't be cryptic or play hard-to-get. That'll just make you crazy. Be open and honest with yourself and your special someone as well. Along with that, be confident about who you are. You're an incredible, one-of-a-kind person. GET IT. :)

January 18, 2011: So a really good friend of mine is in a relationship with a total sleazebag who hits on other women frequently, but lies about it to her face. Plenty of people have told her about this, but she believed his lies when she confronted him. I think she might believe it coming from me, but I'm afraid to say something because she's trusted me with things she hasn't told anyone. I think she'd get really upset at me because I don't have proof, but I don't want to see her hurt. HELP YVARLIE!!!!

First of all, we want to say that you sound like a very concerned friend, which shows your dedication to your friendships. Kudos to you! You obviously have her best interest at heart, in that you don't want to see her hurt. It sounds like your friendship with her is strong enough that you could voice your thoughts about her relationship in a respectful way. 

How do you know that he's a sleazebag/cheating on her if you don't have proof? Him hitting on other women is proof enough. We think that you know exactly what you need to do. 

January 18, 2011: My important question is how did you two get to be so adorable?! Also, I am feeling super uninspired and am not doing homework. Any advice as to how to get my rear into gear and work?

Y: When I popped out,  I was almost named "Baby Panda" based on looks alone. I was visually overwhelming. And I guess it stuck. 

C: i wUz bOrN d!z wAy! dUh. Just kidding. I got it from my mama. Kidding again. Yvonne taught me everything I know.

Now, for the motivation. Watch a video of Tyra Banks yelling at a contestant of America's Next Not Model (Fran cred.) It'll pump you UP.

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Our first real blog post! WHAT UP, WINTER 2011. These questions were all anonymous. Send us some more! We're on a roll. All day, every day.


**If you have a question for us, just comment on THIS post!**

"January 18, 2011: Should I apply to grad school or learn how to be a bartender? or both?"

Our advice is to make a pro and con list. Here, we'll start one for you. 

Grad School PRO: ... get your learn on? Some say it ups your chances of finding a higher-paying job. We say.. if you go to grad school, that's more time away from the real world! Holler!  Grad School CON: dolla dolla bills, y'all. 

Bartender PRO: it's a job. Tips, yo. Bartender CON: Will you still want to be bartending when you're 65?

"January 18, 2011: http://xkcd.com/846/"

Thanks. "Bottle of Jack" jokes never get old. ~*sArCaSm*~

"January 18, 2011: What do you think about that one Alden kid? I hear he's pretty cool..."

Are you referring to one of the four Boxcar children? 'Cause YEAH, they are pretty cool.

that Alden kid

"January 17, 2011: Black skinny jeans or dark denim boot cuts? im fuckin lost"

Hey Anonymous. In case you were not already aware, my idea of style is a Bart Simpson sweatshirt from 1989. So I defer this question to Charlie. (Too bad I, Charlie, am also no help). My only response is.. skinny. Boot cut is sooo last week. Either way, you could compromise with dark denim skinny jeans? Eh?

"January 17, 2011: Charlie and Yvonne! Help! Syncing vs. Synching? Google's split on the issue and I just don't know....

"

wE r wHo wE R.

Hi.
Yes, it's us. Yvonne and Charlie. Live. Real. In color and EVERYTHING. We are not messing around, I'm TELLING YOU.

We're here for you, K College. Let the good times roll.

Looking for some advice? Comment on one of our posts (for example, this one) with your problem/question/whatever it is that you want to send our way, and we'll answer it when we feel like it. Cool?


(disclaimer: this blog is inspired by Ke$ha)