Hey Josh

Hey Josh, I’m home schooled

Hey Josh,

I’m a sophomore in high school and I’m home schooled. Dorky I know.

What I’m having trouble with is how people treat me once I tell them I’m home schooled. The minute I tell them, they treat me completely different. I’m constantly being made fun of when I’m around people and friends. Another thing is they treat me like I’m this person who doesn’t ever leave the house and has no friends. To prove them wrong I’ve been joining various clubs, societies, and I’m always out doing things. The problem is I now feel burned out. I’m out of my house almost every night and I have people over all the time. I now feel like a I have no down time to hang out with my family. To make matters worse is they still continue to act like I have no social life.

What do I do?

Bree
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Game. Set. Match. West Mifflin.

Dearest West Mifflin,

It is finished. You crushed it. 

You gathered/bribed/threatened/inspired/recruited/bullied 2,000+ members and I shall reward you with a bountiful evening of knowledge, laughter, films, & goats.

We’re working out the goats thing…apparently they eat a lot and are not considered carry on.

Rachel Mauer, you were the ring leader/Barry Bonds/wizard/ninja of this movement. Congrats / please be my campaign manager when I run for President.

(Why is he using so many slashes?)

I shall leave you with a photo of yours truly in your HEY JOSH TOUR paraphernalia.

For those of you who, ahem, lost this challenge at the fist of West Mifflin.  Fear not.  The Hey Josh Tour will go nationwide quite soon and when we are ready to do such, I shall yell out my car window to notify you.

Good evening.

// josh

Hey Josh, How can I teach my mom Guitar Hero?

Hey Josh,

I’m trying to teach my mom how to play guitar hero. do u have any ideas for help?

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SP-TV: Iron Welding 101 & Giant Beasts!

Welcome to another edition of Smarty Pants TV where I, Josh Shipp Esquire, learn random things.

Don’t you hate it when people tell you that your dream is stupid?  Paul Leduc’s dream was to melt stuff together!  And you know what, he’s proving everyone wrong who thought his passion was silly.  Maybe you have a passion that is a little different than everyone else.  Fantastic!  Remember, the goal isn’t to do something that everyone else is doing.  The goal is to do something you love to do and learn to do it SO WELL that you get paid for it.  Don’t believe it’s possible?  Meet my friend Paul Leduc.

If you need a little more convincing, watch the trailer for my short film Factory…and stay tuned for the big time release later this year.

If you need dental work, call a dentist.

Hey Josh, My roomie smokes pot

Hey Josh,

I’m a college student who just moved into a really sweet new apartment halfway through the school year. I love it here, I have my own room and bathroom, and it’s nice to have a kitchen again. My only problem is one of the guys I’m living with likes to smoke marijuana. The smell goes through the ventilation and into my bathroom, it makes me nauseous, but apparently is doesn’t bother any of the other guys. I am completely at a loss for a good course of action. How do I deal with it without making it confrontational or awkward for everyone else?

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LADIES: Lamest thing a guy has said to you on a date??

Ladies.  Good evening.

I’m making a video (similar to the break up video) about what GUYS should NEVER say on a date.

Therefore I humble myself to seek your wisdom & your awful date stories:

1) What’s the stupidest thing a guy has said to you on a date?

2) What advice do you have for the young men of planet Earth?

Thanks for your help!

In your face, and on your date

(not REALLY on your date-that would be awkward)

// josh

Hey Josh, College is hard

Hey Josh,

Hi ive been having a lot of trouble lately. i started college with great grades and so much hope. i worked myself so hard first semester and my grades were really bad. ive been beating myself up about it ever since and i dont know if i can do it. My whole life i have been working up to college great grades in high school great GPA but it feels like im the only one struggling all of my friends love it and i hate the thought of college cause i just cant seem to get it. i feel so alone even though i have so much support. i know college is not for some people but i know its for me. it has to be. im hoping you can give me some advice on how to stop beating myself up and get though college as hard as it is for me.

thank you for listening

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West Mifflin is Almost to 1,500!?

Ok, how on earth is West Mifflin doing this?! They are WAY in the lead for the Hey Josh Facebook Tour.  So The Hey Josh Investigatory Team went to their site to research what tactics they are using.  Is it performance enhancing drugs?  Is it Wheaties?  Are they bribing new members to join by offering exotic spices?  Well, it appears that they are importing West Mifflin High School Students from all around the country, which is a ‘creative’ way to pad the numbers.  But then we saw the real reason.  They made “Join the Hey Josh Facebook Group” T-Shirts!  How can you be mad at this dedication?!  Kudos to you West Mifflin.  It looks like we’ll be seeing you very soon if you keep up this pace.

(BTW – If you send a shirt to Josh, I’m sure he’ll invite a few more people to join the group!)

Little Brother by Cory Doctorow + 5 FREE BOOKS!!

I’m not going to lie.  I’m not a big fan of reading.  It’s not that I don’t know how (I swear) its that most books are, hmmmmmm, boring!  Irrelevant. Lame. Smell of radishes.

Forgive me.

My buddy Kirk put LITTLE BROTHER in my hands, I hoped on a flight to New Hampshire and finished it by the time I landed.

I loved this book. You will love this book.  You will not smell of radishes.

I’m giving away a free signed book to the first five people who can complete the online scavenger hunt below.  Good luck! Read more…

How to Enjoy Your Date When Mom or Dad Chaperone – Part 2

Did you really think we’d leave you hanging?

Last time, we discussed how to put things in perspective and get your own space when this unthinkable situation rears its ugly head. Check out two more ways to handle your biz with Mom or Dad, while effectively getting to know the new hottie in your life.

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