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Miya F: Dealing with Sunday Scaries

As an anxious person and planner, I dread Sundays. It is the end of the weekend and the start of a new week so I often feel the weight of the world on my shoulders. I am far from the only one who deals with the Sunday Scaries. I have found ways to cope with this feeling of existential dread and hope they can help one (or many) of you!

1. Spend time with friends!

As an extrovert (96% extroverted according to the Meyers Briggs personality test), spending time with friends gives me energy and instantly improves my mood. I always try to plan something with friends every Sunday so I walk into the day with something to look forward to. I also try to switch it up so sometimes we get dinner, shop on Newbury, or even do homework together. Keeping busy and having people who love you around makes the Sunday Scaries a whole lot more manageable!

2. Eat your favorite food

Sometimes all I need to comfort me is my favorite foods. I normally go for a big bowl of ramen or pho (can you tell I am half Japanese and half Vietnamese)! I have made an entire blog post about my

favorite places to eat at in Boston. If you are looking for something within walking distance of campus check out Nud Pob, Pho Viet, or Cafe Landwer! If you want an excuse to leave the BU bubble and venture further into the city check out Joe’s on Newbury, Buttermilk and Bourbon, or Hokkaido Ramen Santouka Back Bay.

3. Watch your comfort show

I am a tv show lover and admittedly an iPad kid. For some reason, I can never sit through a whole movie but I can binge 5 hours of a tv show straight. Some of my favorite comfort shows are New Girl, Friends, Arrested Development, and Emily in Paris. I also always need a snack to eat while watching. My snack of choice is always chips!

4. Be productive!

Like I said earlier, staying busy always makes the day feel better and go by quicker. I normally catch up on homework all day so I have something to do and feel productive. I like to go to the GSU or Mugar with friends and do work for a large chunk of the day. We take breaks to get coffee or snacks so there is an incentive to do work.

5. Get a good night’s sleep

This is the perfect end to Sundays. I try to sleep before midnight so I can feel well rested and ready to start the week!

Miya F: Looking for the best Boston eats?

MY FAVORITE PLACES TO EAT ON AND OFF CAMPUS 

When I first came to BU, I was overwhelmed with the amount of  food option on and around campus. There were so many dining  halls, fast food chains, and restaurants all within walking distance  and I had no idea what to do or where to go. As a senior (oh wow  that hurt to type out), I have definitely tried my fair share of  restaurants on and off campus and have strong opinions on what is  worth checking out.  

  1. GSU 

First, I am going to start with my favorite place to eat on  campus: The George Sherman Union (aka the GSU). The GSU is  where you can find pretty much everyone at BU on a school day.  Think of it as BU’s own food court. There are places to grab food  from like the Halal Guys, Panda Express, Starbucks, and Rhett’s  Diner. Just to name a few. When I come to the GSU, nine times out  of ten, I get an impossible burger and french fries from Rhett’s  Diner. The GSU is the perfect place to grab a quick bite with friends  and run into everyone you have ever met. Seriously though. You  will see everyone from your freshman year roommate, to your  orientation leader, to your class crush. Warning: Come to the GSU at  your own risk. 

  1. Nud Pob 

Freshman year, Nud Pob was THE spot. They have super delicious  and quick Thai dishes that always hit the spot. My favorite dishes  are the crab Rangoons, pad Thai, and red curry (extra spicy) with  tofu. It is located right across from the GSU in central campus so it  is super easy and convenient to pick up from. They also are  available on GrubHub so you can order ahead and then pick up! 

  1. Pho Viet 

I’m half Vietnamese and my grandmother makes the best pho  in the entire world. If you don’t know what that is it’s a traditional  Vietnamese soup dish with rice noodles, meat, vegetables, and  herbs. It is the ultimate comfort food and something I always miss  eating when I come to Boston. Luckily, I have been able to find a  place nearby school (on Comm Ave near West Campus) that has  amazing pho. I order the spicy beef pho but substitute the beef with  tofu. I swear that bowl of pho heals my soul every time. It is perfect  if you are feeling under the weather or are missing some comfort  food.  

  1. Buttermilk and Bourbon 

When my friends and I want to go to Newbury, this is where  you can find us half of the time. Buttermilk and Bourbon is known  for New Orleans style dishes and everything on their menu is 

AMAZING. I recommend getting their prime burger sliders,  Nashville hot alligator fries (I know it sounds weird but it tastes like  popcorn chicken), warm honey glazed biscuits, and fresh fried  beignets. If you want to get your steps in before this heavy meal it is  only about a mile walk from east campus! Otherwise, it is a quick 7  minute uber. Definitely recommend going for the food and funky  atmosphere! 

  1. Joe’s on Newbury 

So where do we go the other half of the time? The answer is  always: Joe’s on Newbury. Joe’s is perfect for large parties like  birthday dinners. They have a large menu with so many classics you  can literally never go wrong. I always order a crock of French onion  soup and get a side of loaded mashed potatoes (you can’t go wrong  with cheesy mashed potatoes and bacon). I am also giving a special  shoutout to their buffalo chicken dip as well. It is the perfect  appetizer. I took my family here when they came to visit for parent’s  weekend and they were also huge fans. So it is definitely a crowd  pleaser.