Scrambling with the squirrels, fellow students
My senior year at Chico State starts Monday, but as I walk around the campus today, I see the mothers, fathers, and their students pondering the future. I remember when beginning my term here, how much anticipation there was. Today is one of those moments that I wish my family was still alive, so I could share this with someone.
As squirrels rush around with acorns in their jaws, I wonder if they are late for class themselves. All the young people rush about, carrying cellular phones next to their jaws. One memorable encounter I had was with a line of students walking in unison down the sidewalk, each person talking on their own cell phone.
Even I now have one of these infernal machines now, thanks to Virgin Mobile. The pre-paid service provides me with what I need, when I need it, without having some stifling two year contract.
The one task I have put off until now is buying my books, or more accurately renting them. Not only do these things have higher price tags than anything I find at the bookstores, the authors are boring reads. Beyond the time line of class, I wouldn't crack these covers if I found them in the mall. Hopefully I can keep this weblog more interesting.