Drowning in a Puddle, among other things

First, thanks for all who commented on the last one, it was surprising, but nice to know people are reading.

You know you've really settled in when you feel comfortable enough to shower in your own apartment. I don't know what it is, but I really hate using other people's showers, so when I can use the one in the apartment, it is almost a message saying "I'm in my own home."

I made a conscious decision for that day to be today, but realized all my body wash was in the locker room, so sadly, I ended up cleaning myself over there. Someday soon though, I will mentally "move in."

Two classes today, yes I only made two of three. When the teachers pack in so much stupid in such a short amount of time, I feel I can't handle that last class. Favorite quote from Chemistry, the teacher speaks about radioactive atoms: "When so many protons get packed together, they can't stand it, and the substance becomes unstable. It's like Thanksgiving Dinner."

I was still shaking my head as I unwittingly entered a "Peace Now" rally, mistakenly thinking it was my micro-economics class. The professor began the discussion regarding the War in Iraq as a negative externality, saying since we went in for illegitimate purposes, we should pull out now.

My entire class erupted into discussion against the war, and I soon realized I was the only person who was conservative, not to mention moderate. Finally, after listening to about 10 minutes of one-sided conversation, I asked the teacher, "but isn't the 'illegitimate purpose for entering' a sunk cost, which shouldn't factor into the decision for pulling out now?"

I was rewarded with only a blank stare from the professor and glares from my "classmates". That's when I decided to shut up.

In place of my third class, I watched an episode of Monk, the one where he goes to the football game. I only tell you this, because it was then I realized that I really hate watching actors pretend to be athletes. Imagine the clumsiest, most uncoordinated person from high school... those from my school, I think we're all imagining the same person here... now think how they look as athletes... yes, that's what actors look like.

Pitching a live session with real hitters is always a great opportunity to see where you're at, and I'm proud to report, I didn't hit anyone. It went well enough, but I'm not going to really bore you with the details... if you really want to know about my pitching, lemme know and I'll grab you a schedule.

On my way home, I drowned in the little park in between my apartment and the athletic complex. Apparently, during the required transfer information session I attended, they didn't feel like telling anyone that when it gets warm, a lake forms under the snow. Next time I'll bring scuba gear.

My last event for the day was a required Time Management Seminar, which began 2 minutes late. Anyone else find that ironic?

Finally, hats off to Andrew Andersen from the baseball team, who beat me in ping pong tonight with crappy paddles and a higher-than regulation net, and thanks also for showing me where a table is so I can play now. Enjoy that win, it will be your last.

I didn't know how to end this last time, but I've found a good way for tonight and beyond. I have a book called "Life's Little Instruction Book." I'll give you one entry each night.

Tonight's advice: "Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully."

Enjoy.