The Perks and the Irks

College isn't all wonderful. Today was kind of annoying to be honest.

SU is full of people you have to live with (I'm in the 1)

I consider myself a friendly person. I go up to people who are sitting alone and strike up a conversation. Most of the time, I never see them again. Most people that are sitting alone need a bit of a kick to gain the courage to socialize, and I'm willing to help them out. I hang out with the real people; the ones who have awesome personalities that nobody can quite grasp. I understand the misunderstood.

And then there are those people that try to hard. It's upsetting to see these young people wanting to fit in so badly that they stoop really low and try to be "cool" (which, in the end, is determined by mass society, right?). ERG, it's frustrating how fake they are. I just don't get along with them.

But what REALLY irks me is when these fake people get in my way. I was trying to get some school stuff straightened out and these guys were being super rowdy, and instead of getting rid of the problem, everyone else was joining them in their excitement. I felt like I could be more productive on my own so I left.

I spent the rest of the day with my friends. I finally met up with Aiyana at "Feel the Pulse" in downtown Syracuse (which is like a stroll/parade with free food and entertainment). Apparently she was avoiding some "interesting" floor mates so I introduced her to my much more interesting floor mates. Wendy and James (Nimish's new roommate) ate a ton of cotton candy and ice cream.

Bussing to the "Pulse"

Aiyana, Jeannie, my parents, and I went to a Middle-Eastern restaurant after "Feel the Pulse" for a final dinner together. Aiyana and I shared our adventures thus far, and my parents told us how much they loved Niagara Falls. The goodbyes were somewhat teary, but now it's just me and Aiyana repping Pinole at SU. We are more than ready.

Pinole's finest 

The Miller and Hedeens

Here I am, in my room typing, after a long night of ping pong, pool, and Frisbee. This weekend has treated me well. I have a lot of preparation to do for class (which officially starts on Monday), so I'm going to bed at an early 12:45AM.

Light-up Frisbee in DellPlain Quad 

Remember, life is precious and it is only as great as you make it. There's creeps and pricks and fakes that surround you, but they're there for a reason too. They influence us in good and bad ways and it's up to us to discover the perks and the irks in everyone and everything.

Nimish told me that when it's late, his mind tells him very meaningful things. I think I know what he's talking about.