Class and college go hand in hand–and usually they’re fun. Usually. You get up (maybe some time mid-morning if you’re like most of my friends), get some food, go to rooms where lectures are spoken (as if they were trying to teach you something–who would’ve thought?), and then you find yourself in the in-betweens. The in-betweens are exactly what they sound like–they’re the time you have when you’re done with your responsibilities for the day.
What does the college student do with this excess time? Homework (they do it but no), study (they do this too but not quite what I’m after), party (well, sure), work to make their dreams come true (yeah, if they have them). Then there are the friends–the good ones, the real ones, the ones who smile when you’re embarrassed because they love the quality that embarrasses you. Friends are the beat of a college day. If classes are the heart of this educational experience, then friends are the beat, the energy, the power and support behind each moment of stress, fatigue, helplessness, forgetfulness and general disenchantment. Your dedication, focus, commitment, and ambition come in handy too, but so do the people that get you through a long day of lectures, labs, and exams. Gathering around that wobbly table in d-hall for a good meal and great laughs is just as important as making your eight-fifteen with a smile on your face. And–the best part–they give you a little perspective. All the drama we emphasize and exagerate is wiped away with a single telling grin, and the important things are met with sincere empathy. A hug, a complement, a night eating Ben & Jerry’s ice cream in the Cellar, a dry joke–yeah, they make all the difference.
I’m writing now because this weekend is all about studying–I have two exams next week–and hangin’ out with friends. I got plans, friends, to take over the world–somehow. Hehe. I’ll see you in the next in-between.
Be open people,
Jordan
Picture provided by Simon Pais Thomas
Quotes of the week:
“Its not easy being a man you know. I had to get dressed today… and there are other pressures.” - Dylan Moran
“The quickest way to a man’s heart is through his chest.” - Roseanne Barr
“Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.” - Unknown
