Dear Wendy,
Is it normal that I always do my homework at the last minute and still get an A? Or am I just a genius?
Sincerely,
Procrastination Pro
Dear Procrastination Pro,
You’re not a genius. You’re a lucky gremlin with a guardian angel who clearly drinks a lot of caffeine. Enjoy it while it lasts. But karma will catch up, probably in the form of a group project with the three laziest people in class. Then you’ll remember this column and cry. Do your homework earlier. Or at least not at 3 a.m. Thanks.
Wendy Wildcat
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Dear Wendy,
As a senior, I’m supposed to have my whole future figured out, but I have no idea what I want. Everyone else seems so sure.
Sincerely,
Lost Senior
Dear Lost Senior,
Newsflash: Most of them are faking it too. You don’t need a five-year plan at 18. Try stuff, fail at some, succeed at others. life finds a way (That’s not a Jurassic Park quote, I coined that, circa 1986). Pick something that doesn’t make you want to cry every morning and go from there.
Wendy Wildcat
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Dear Wendy,
I heard there might be another roof leak in the school. Should I bring an umbrella to class?
Sincerely,
Damp Wildcat
Dear Damp Wildcat,
Only if you want to look like a walking meme. Just keep your notes dry and pray the Great Roof Leak of ’26 doesn’t hit during your history final. Harrison High always finds a way to make things interesting.
Wendy Wildcat
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Dear Wendy,
My little brother keeps stealing my snacks and blaming the dog. He’s 10 and I’m 16, how do I make him stop without starting World War III?
Sincerely,
Snack Defender
Dear Snack Defender,
Little brothers are snack thieves by nature. Hide your snacks in the vegetable drawer, it’s basically invisible to kids. And if he doesn’t quit? Sit right in front of him, open his favorite bag of chips, and eat them while looking him straight in the eyes. No talking. Just chewing.
That usually sends the message loud and clear.
Wendy Wildcat
