Category: Mentone Mentour

Mentone Mentour: Coworker Conflicts

11/2/2023

Hey, you! Yeah that’s right, I’m talking to you! You know that weirdo you saw in the crowd cam of last week’s Twins’ game with one of those giant foam hands and a scream to rival the sound of a kazoo scraping a chalkboard? Turns out, that was me, trying to get your attention this entire time.

Now that you’re finally here, let me apologize for such an abrasive opening. A recent submission has required me to scramble for my notes; October is coming to a close, and I am running out of time to respond to this question before people are busy partying and conjuring sugar addictions.

In other news, I’ve just gotten word that it is no longer October. It turns out, it’s better to just politely ask for someone’s time as opposed to obscene ways to grab their attention. Huh.

Well, the spooky month might have faded, but we’re still in the spirit at the Metaphor Meadows! Let me read off today’s question, and I’ll elaborate:

How do you get over someone you work with who isn’t being the nicest to you?

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Mentone Mentour: Short Circuit

10/4/2023

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“Number Five…. Is alive!”

What does that mean? I couldn’t tell you… but when I was on a recent nostalgic tour of rewatching old science fiction films, that was supposedly the tagline for the 1987 film “Short Circuit”. Like, yeah, Five is the name of the robot character in the film, but I’ve seen cheesier taglines in clothing stores that sell dairy products.

Well, that’s a mystery for another day. The reason for that opening detour is because of how it leads to our topic for today: Power Outages! This is all stemming from a recent question I was given, which is as follows:

What’s the most bizarre thing that’s happened so far in this school year?

You’d think that would be an impossible question to answer, given how early into the year we are, but MICC never lets us down! Our story begins with a twinge of environmental horror...

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Mentone Mentour: Socializing

9/15/2023

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Welcome back! I hope your seat is still warm, because today, we’re gonna be uncovering the cold shoulders of truth! That’s right, we’re gonna be covering the most difficult topic of them all:

Socializing…

Now, before you run for your blankets and cover your face with your hands, let me make myself clear: This is gonna be about how to make such a task easier; and not meant to add complexity and difficulties to the already stressful task of talking. I would like to start us off with what is kicking us to today’s topic, that being a recent letter I’ve been bestowed. It reads:

“Hi. I’m new to MICC. I don’t really know how to open up to people or make friends. Do you have any tips?”

First, let’s give a big clap to this individual for speaking out about the issue no one else will. The bravery and tenacity to bring up such a topic is far more than what I have to do! With such a wonderful question, it’s going to be a challenge to come up with an equally wonderful answer, but I think I know how to help.

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Participant Feature: Introducing Mentone Mentour

9/4/2023

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Hello again, friends! I’m glad you’re here, because I have some exciting news to share!

Over the past few weeks, I’ve been busy with a recent development project within Metaphor Meadows! You remember that little place, right? Well, I’m happy to share that I’ve constructed a little building within the center plains of the area.

You might be thinking, “Wow, that’s a little intrusive, isn’t it?” And you’d be absolutely right if I hadn’t discovered that this entire little field… is completely barren! All forms of sentience just refuse to enter here and will make unnecessary detours to reach their destination. So, at that point, what’s a spontaneously erected office establishment going to do for the people in and out of the meadows?

The answer is a lot, because this is not just any ordinary building, this is the home of the Taleing Tall Terrace, featuring the owner of the hour, Madeline, the Mentone Mentour!

Here’s how it works: Anybody can use the submission box to ask any questions or concerns they have about what’s going on in their life: be it little pet peeves or long-term problems they wish to overcome. From there, I will view these, and publicly give advice from the perspective of the meadows! Worried that you can’t make it in person? No problem; recent technological advancements have allowed a Google forum to appear below all posts and pieces I publish! It’s as simple as a name, your question/concern, and submitting!

However, let me iterate some important notes before you click below and type something:

I am not a licensed psychiatrist, therapist, or hold any master’s degree level of training. This is only meant to be a safe venue to let your worries be written, and to have a voice come back and support you.
Your name will not be public. There’s no intention to release personal information through this. If you feel as if you’re in a situation that calls for that kind of action, I suggest contacting local authorities instead.
Your content is not guaranteed to appear in a post, but is still highly encouraged. There isn’t much I’m willing to avoid, but try to keep content around a PG-13 level.
The subject matter is limitless (provided it’s public-appropriate). Talk to me about sports, the weather, food, animals, habits… almost anything.
Lastly, I can only see your submissions through the Google forum. Leaving comments on the website or social media will not allow me to answer what’s on your mind. These carrier pigeons only know one thing, and it’s Google. If you try explaining something like Facebook or LinkedIn to them, they’d probably explode.

Remember, your submissions are going to be reviewed and displayed to a public audience. If you imagine talking with a friend you see infrequently, then you should have the general idea of privacy levels.

With all of that said, I look forward to hearing all of your thoughts and questions!

Until next time, where i’ll return with some press from the Taleing Tall Terrace express (a train isn’t until a few years down the road, so you’ll have to deal with hand gestures for now).

Madeline M.

Madeline is currently a senior in MICC's College Program, working towards her Hospitality certificate. Her creativity is as broad and crazy as her curls - creating entertaining stories and unique perspectives which become instantly memorable and cherished. Despite her wits and ways of forming words, she is constantly challenging herself by developing new skills and leaving a third eye open to anything that's piqued her curiosity. Whether you find her writing, drawing, music making, golfing, sailing, gaming, programming, or drinking too much Cherry Pepsi, you'll discover a character that you won't find anywhere else!

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Mentone Mentour: Coworker Conflicts

Mentone Mentour: Short Circuit

Mentone Mentour: Socializing

Participant Feature: Introducing Mentone Mentour

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