August 13, 2020 I’M NOT LOOKING FORWARD TO REMOTE SCHOOL! Dear Nikki, School is about to start soon, except it’s going to be remote because of the Coronavirus. In all honesty, I’m not really looking forward to remote school. Last spring, when we had to leave school and go remote, it was SO confusing to figure out how to do everything on the computer. Plus it was hard for me to focus on what the teacher was saying. But most of all, I really miss my friends. Please help! Screwy School Scramble Hi Screwy School Scramble, Ugh, I SO know how you feel. I totally miss my BFFs too! My inbox is filled with other kids who feel the same way. We’re all in this together, except WE’RE NOT TOGETHER ☹!! One of the things that has been hard for me is the uncertainty. So I felt a tiny bit of relief when my school district made their decision for the fall. But that relief whooshed away when I thought about what it really meant. Most of all: missing my BFFs! I’m still texting and video chatting with my friends, but seeing them through a screen just isn’t the same! I want to sit together at lunch, hang out in the library and stare into Brandon’s dreamy eyes… What? Oh, sorry. I got distracted for a second! ☺ Back to school – no pun intended! So yeah, it was really confusing in the spring. But I think that was partly because it was so new and sudden. Teachers weren’t prepared for it—in fact, NO ONE was prepared for it! I think the fall will be different, because teachers and administrators have had all summer to think about how to do school online. I think everything will be clearer and easier. We all definitely know how to use Zoom and Google Classroom by now! It’s not ideal. But let’s try to think about some bright sides of remote learning: Wearing PJs to school – or at least PJ pants! I get a sort of weird delight out of doing hair, jewelry and lip gloss and wearing a cute top, then wearing super grungy ripped pajama pants and knowing it’s my little secret. ☺ Fun backgrounds! You could play with the sort of virtual backgrounds that make you look like you’re in front of the Eiffel Tower, or you could set up interesting things in your actual background to show your personality or share inside jokes with friends! Seeing people’s pets! You’ve got to admit, you’ve probably never seen your teacher’s cat walk in front of her face during a regular in-person class session! Also remember it’s not forever. That’s what I keep telling myself. So I hope you’re able to find some bright sides too! Hey readers, what’s the funniest thing you’ve seen happen during a video meeting, class or chat? Tell us in the comments!
Webspider says September 2, 2020 at 10:26 am For my school we’re going back in-person on September 7th, but with covid restrictions…it’s gonna be real scary but it won’t be forever! ٩( ᐛ )و
Converse Councilor says September 2, 2020 at 6:50 am Hi Kiwi-Fruit! I’m glad you liked my advice! And thanks for asking me for help! I’ve had this happen before. Here’s some tips: 1) Maybe she doesn’t have any friends. Try introducing her to some girls her age! 2) Have your friends (and you too) talk about super boring stuff or something she really can’t relate to. 3) Tell her that she’ll really have more fun hanging with the girls her age than you “Boring older kids”. Hope this helps!!!!! Your friend, Converse Councilor
nyancat says September 2, 2020 at 1:40 am GUYS !!! MY CRUSH KNOWS THAT I LIKE HIM AND I CANT TALK TO HIM ANYMORE CUZ I AM EMBARRASED BUT he sorta had a crush on me too before i even started having a crush on him! AND he said hi to me yesterday when i started being brave and wanted to walk up to him!!! my crazy BFF says: a love story has begon!! what is happening to my life now!!!
jamzz says September 2, 2020 at 12:43 am ☘️Happy Spring In Australia, AUSTRALIAN DORKS !!!☘️ !!!! WISHING U ALL DA BEST !!! ☘️love☘️ur☘️friend☘️jamzz☘️
Nikki is the best says September 1, 2020 at 6:42 pm I am in Maine and it is bad but there is more cure than sick. I cant believe that we have to wear masks and stay 6 feet. Like, i’m a full on people person. Just remember it will pass and it wont be such a big deal!
Bloom doom says September 1, 2020 at 7:22 am Hi Dorky Donut, First tell you have a lot of work to do and that he is not being a helpful friend Hope this helped you’re friend bloom doom
Bloom doom says September 1, 2020 at 6:24 am Dear Nikki, I read your letter and it made me feel better until my dad got a call that my second grandfather died then his cousin died and now I feel like my life is turning into a big puddle of goop and I shouldn’t be feeling like this I am a nine year old should I be feeling this depressed. HELP!!!! Bloom doom
Anonymous says September 1, 2020 at 8:28 pm I’m very sorry. I hope you feel better! Sending love from a virtual stranger :’)
Advice Ace says September 1, 2020 at 6:19 am Dear dorky donut, Sheesh this is a hard one! Well, im mostly like chloe from the DD and that means we both love reading! A few days ago, i came across a story just like your problem! I think with the books advice and my advice you should just tell him how you really feel! I mean, if he is a true friend he should understand that you two are best friends and will always be best friends! Or you could organise a playdate or something so he knows your still his friend! I hope you two make up and my advice helped!, Advice Ace
Hermikki Granwell says September 1, 2020 at 3:36 am God. Today, I’m going to real school, like right in the building, but with stupid Covid-19 restrictions and i watched a video of my school, and if you came to my school, your hands will be red, i swear to God, the hand sanitisers. My brother started secondary just today, and he didn’t have a scared face. he rolled his eyes when me and my mum hugged the life out of him, and just chill-cycled, but I know its a huge change for him when I’m only doing a tiny jump into 4th, he is taking a huge leap onto secondary, through he hates jumping and despises sour trampoline. HE has to wear masks to school like his teachers and principal and only the teachers and principal have to wear masks not the students including me! LOL, happened the same on the plane, the pilot said: children under 12 an remove their masks. HE is 12 so if we continue going on planes after October i will be the only one mask-free! My name Hermikki Granwell is Hermione Granger and Nikki Maxwell put together!
nerdy dork says August 31, 2020 at 8:32 pm Probaly when my classmates kept changing the back grounds and acted like they were there.
Cookie says August 31, 2020 at 8:16 pm Same! It is the WORST. It’s like my very worst nightmare! (Expect spiders on the top of my list) 🙁
Dorkygirl33 says August 31, 2020 at 5:35 pm So on some of the other posts I asked a question, and basically the answer was to start writing my crush letters (and other things but this was the most popular answer) but how do I get the courage to write him a letter? What would I write? And what about my super messy handwriting? Please help ASAP! (BTW thanks for all your answers for everything else)
Ladybug and Cat Noir says August 31, 2020 at 8:18 pm Just be yourself if he doesn’t like you that way then don’t like him.
Gryffindor_Dork says September 2, 2020 at 4:20 am Don’t worry about handwriting, be yourself! Don’t be afraid about messing up with your letter! Pretend you’re really talking tohim! Just write what you want to, anything, just be yourself! Have a supercool day ~Gryffindor_Dork~
CCP Queen says August 31, 2020 at 11:31 am If you talk to your parents they could maybe help you work some things out.
Converse Councilor says August 31, 2020 at 7:49 am Hi Kiwi Fruit! 1. I think you should try talking to her. Explain that you need a little room. If that doesn’t work we can resolve to #2. 2. Stop doing as much stuff with her. Don’t talk to her if she doesn’t talk to you. Still be friendly, just don’t be friends. 3. Think about how she’s feeling. Is she an only child? Maybe she’s lonely. Does she have fear of missing out? Maybe she just wants to be included! Hope this helps!!! Your friend, Converse Councilor
Kiwi-Fruit says September 1, 2020 at 6:24 am Dear Converse Counciler, Thanks for the advice. My not-so-best-friend has a brother and a sister and they are both younger than her but her younger sister is coming to our school this year so she might just do things with her. But she might just make sure that her sister always hangs out with ME AND MY BFFS!!!!! We can’t not hang out with her because she always finds us. Even if we hide!!!!! It’s SO frustrating and I (also my BFFS) want it to STOP!!!! Anyway thanks for the advice. I’m sorry if I’ve made you feel like your advice is useless even though it’s not. STAY DORKY!!!!! – Kiwi-Fruit
Converse Councilor says August 31, 2020 at 7:44 am Hi hehehe! Here’s my advice for your problems: GRADES. Take time out of your schedule to work a little harder and take a little time for Algebra. Math is hard, and at some point in everyone’s life math gets them. Ask one of your parents to help you, or maybe even get a tutor if you’re still having trouble with it! OVERWEIGHT. What you look like or weigh doesn’t matter! I promise! You’re perfect the way you are! Don’t listen to what everyone else thinks. If you want to get slimmer, try eating 2 vegetables and 2 fruits everyday, and exercising everyday. This can really help slim you down. The average amount of exercise you need to get each day is 30 minutes. GUY FRIENDS. It’s really easy to get a guy friend! Guys are way easy to talk to, so all you’ve got to do is practice what you’re going to say to them! As for the part about being mean, maybe stop teasing? Guys tease in their circles, and are used to it. Girls aren’t as used to it unless they hang out with guys. Maybe try not to tease so much. Also, you could soften your voice. As for making friends, all you’ve got to do is talk to them about sports or something else you have in common! Hope this helps you!!! Your friend, Converse Councilor
Dorky donut says August 31, 2020 at 3:51 am Hi I give advice but now I need advice Well I have a friend well I’m a girl he is a boy and he is 2 years younger than me . He was one of my first friends, he always talks to me about his crushes and I give him advice on girls. Well I didn’t want to hangout lately because of school but he thinks I am making excuses to not hangout and that I don’t like him because he is a boy WHAT should I do to tell him that I am not lying I’m not lying please help Dorky donut
Advice Ace says September 1, 2020 at 6:18 am Dear dorky donut, Sheesh this is a hard one! Well, im mostly like chloe from the DD and that means we both love reading! A few days ago, i came across a story just like your problem! I think with the books advice and my advice you should just tell him how you really feel! I mean, if he is a true friend he should understand that you two are best friends and will always be best friends! Or you could organise a playdate or something so he knows your still his friend! I hope you two make up and my advice helped!, Advice Ace
Rainbow Unicorn says August 30, 2020 at 7:24 pm Ask your parents is u can work on your room so it will be quiet.