sight to see...

walking on campus, i saw two unfamiliar sights. first, there were geese crossing the road. second, there were people smiling.
we've hit that time of year in the university calendar when reading week has passed and everyone is just waiting for exams to be over. it is so easy to just get caught up in the routine of campus and forget what the rest of the world is like. that's why geese become such a big deal. it quickly becomes noticable how campus only represents a small portion of life. don't get me wrong, our campus is very diverse, with people of all different backgrounds, beliefs, and lifestyles. there are just a lot of adults (or people striving to be adults) who seem to have convinced themselves that academia is the most important part of life. throw in a goose or two and you get a response from people that reminds you they are people. watch a child walk around campus and they will suddenly become the most imporant person there, and everyone is aware of their presence.
i too am hoping that exams are over soon (mostly because that means the weather will be warmer) but i hope we don't miss out on life in the meantime.