insecurity blankets
It’s been a fabulously random day, obviously something I am not used to. But I’ve begun to enjoy this do-whatever-whenever attitude, although I personally am really wanting classes to start because that’s why I’m here instead of easily making money at home.
This morning I went to the Bookstore to talk to the Apple reps/geeks (hey, I’m a Mac geek too) about whatever, but mainly about Macs. Since I brought my Apple mail-out I was given this fabulous door-knob hanger produced by Apple themselves. It’s simple and simply cool. I played around on a 12″ Powerbook for a loong time and definitely learned a lot more about OS X. I also got to check out a pre-release version of Panther, thanks to one of the reps. I was also invited to Virginia Tech Mac User’s Group meetings, which I thought was great. So I left with some enjoyable Mac paraphernalia and a serious desire to purchase a 12″ Powerbook as soon as freakin- possible.
After a pleasant lunch at West End, a few friends of mine and my own self went to the WalMart/Target area. Apparently this trip was also shared with many, endless amounts of Tech students because that’s basically the population that filled the stores during the times we were there. So it was all good. We also checked out Barnes & Noble for a while (where I got my well-needed Frap). So then it was another fascinating BT trip back.
Speaking of buses. I have this constant tendency to sleep on buses. And this is the same droning experience that I’ve known all my life. Not that I hate this habit of mine, but I just find it interesting how a large, diesel-blowing behemoth lulls me into a dreary aura of nothing. Oh well, I thought it was interesting.
Now to explain my subject title. These first few days of college life have not been as enjoyable as I could hope for them to be. While in some manners they have been better than expected, the one huge factor I was looking for hasn’t appeared yet. And that is an openness of conversation. Although, I can’t preach that I’ve been all that sociable to this point, but I’ve just noticed how, thus far, people aren’t willing to just let themselves go in social interaction. Yeah. I do believe that once classes start things will change dramatically (I hope so) but right now it’s kind of a flat atmosphere until things get kicking. However, last night some guys from my hall came in my room to ‘jam’ on our guitars. That was fun.
Anyways, right now I’m tired from a day of walking and movement, I could use some mental rest. And I need to find a place ‘to church’ tomorrow. Hmm..