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Welcome to What’s Up, the weekly advice column brought to you by the Counseling and Human
Development Center interns and staff. Submit your anonymous questions to adviceatusc@hotmail.com.
We offer no personal responses via e-mail. The Counseling and Human Development Center professional
staff supervises all interns. The following advice represents the opinions of the center and not necessarily
the opinions of The Gamecock.
QUESTION: I’ve met a lot of
really nice people here and
I’m glad for that. However, I
want a boyfriend that I can do
things with, especially be
held. But, I’m too shy to
outright ask. I flirt, but either
they don’t get it or aren’t
^ interested. What do I do?
ANSWER: It is understandable
that you’d prefer to have a
boyfriend. Ironically, though,
you might become more
attractive to a potential mate
when you are content being
single. Focus your energy on
doing activities you enjoy. For
example Join some clubs on
campus, take in the
symphony, socialize at the
gym or spend some time in a
bookstore. By doing so, you
are automatically putting
yourself in contact with
others who share your
interests. You might also meet
a potential date through
mutual friends, Internet
sites such as “match.com,” or
“speed dating.” In addition,
^ enjoy your friendships with
P men. Often, friendships can
blossom into something more.
Don’t worry too much about
flirting. Just strike up a
conversation and be genuine.
In general, be yourself and
practice being comfortable in
your own skin. The boyfriend
will come along naturally —
perhaps when you’re least
expecting him.
QUESTION: I’ve been having
trouble sleeping lately. I’ve
never had this problem
before. I toss and turn and
can’t fall asleep. Many times, I
wake up and can’t get back to
sleep. What’s going on?
ANSWER: Insomnia is a
common problem people
occasionally experience.
Sometimes it is due to stress.
Worrying about problems or
concerns can also keep us
from getting needed rest. Try
not to dwell about concerns
before or around your
bedtime. Talk to a friend,
listen to music, read a book or
find another enjoyable
activity that will help you
relax. This will help your
brain wind down and prepare
to sleep. If you are a spiritual
person, you might try prayer
or meditation near bedtime to
help you feel calm and
peaceful. You might be unable
to sleep well due to caffeine in
your system. Try not to drink
soda, coffee or tea after 6 pm.
Alcohol can also interfere
with sleep patterns. Be careful
about your consumption of
alcoholic beverages. Also,
exercising too close to
bedtime can interfere with
your sleep;
Develop a stable pattern by
getting up and going to bed at
the same time each day.
Establish bedtime routines
that serve as a signal to your
brain and body that it is time
to switch to sleep mode. Make
sure your room is sleeping
friendly. Make sure the
lighting, noise and
temperature are suitable for
you. Many people try over
the-counter sleep aids when
they are having trouble
getting the rest they need.
These substances should be i
used sparingly, if at all, and
should only be used for a i
week to 10 days. These
substances can leave you
feeling hung over in.the
morning and can interfere
with your normal sleep cycle,
so you don’t really feel
refreshed. Even prescription
sleep aids are not meant to be
used for more than a few days.
If you feel your sleep concerns
may be related to stress,
anxiety or unresolved
worries, please consider
seeing a professional.
The USC Counseling and Human Development Center
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24 Type of rug
25 Locks
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HOROSCOPES
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ARIES An older person might
want to tell you how to run
your life. Be tolerant and
listen. He might have some
good ideas.
TAURUS The next couple of
days are very good for travel
and romance. Think you can
get some time off for good
behavior?
GEMINI You might wish you
could hide out and take your
telephone off the hook. You
can, and that will make it a lot
easier to concentrate.
CANCER A partnership is what
you need, one that you can rely
on. Get somebody with
substance, experience and
compassion. He or she isn’t far
away.
LEO Your work tells others
about who you are even better
than your words do. So don’t
waste time talking. Get busy!
VIRGO A person you care deeply
about feels the same way about
you. It’s good to make the
commitment that follows next.
LIBRA Instead of buying exactly
what you need, this time you
could buy the parts and
assemble it yourself in order to
save money. Or, even better,
start with what you already
have and use your creativity.
SCORPIO Rearrange your
schedule so that you have
more time for fun. Get your
favorite playmate and go learn
a brand-new game.
SAGITTARIUS Private
negotiations help you make
the best deal. You know what
you want by now, and also how
much you want to spend.
CAPRICORN With
encouragement from a sibling,
you can achieve a prize.
Teamwork is also required.
Success is within your-grasp.
AQUARIUS Keep your own
counsel today and tomorrow.
Think about your next big
move. You’re playing a game of
chess with a master. No need
to be hasty.
PISCES When you and your
friends get started, there’s
almost no holding you back.
Watch out for technical
difficulties. But otherwise,
boogie.
CALENDAR
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Wednesday, Oct. 29
“THE GLASS MENAGERIE”: 8
p.m. Longstreet Theatre. $14
‘general admission; $12
faculty, staff and military; $10
students.
PROGRESSIVE COFFEE HOUR:
6 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 1530
Main St. Free.
“DIRTY BLONDE”: 7:30 p.m.
Trustus Theatre, 520 Lady St.
$13.50 general admission, $12
students and military.
Starring Eric Bana, SflK
■ Sam Elliott, Nick Nolte ml
and Jennifer Connelly.
Wednesday and Thursday.
Russell House Theater. 9
p.m. Free.
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IRON & WINE WITH THE
STELLE GROUP: 9 p.m. New
Brookland Tavern, 122 State
St. $6.
Thursday, Oct. 30
“THE GLASS MENAGERIE": 8
p.m. Longstreet Theatre. $14
general admission; 12 faculty,
staff and military; $10
students.
PLASTER: 6 p.m. New
Brookland Tayem. $5.
“DIRTY BLONDE": 7.30 p.m.
Trustus Theatre. $13.50
general admission, $12
students and military.
HALLOWEEN DANCE PARTY: 9
p.m. New Brookland Tavern.
Pat Schmidt with Mike
Ryczek: 9 p.m. Jammin’ Java.
$5 (suggested).