Helpful Hunting Tips

My sis M---- bought me one of the coolest pieces of art in the known universe at Washinton D.C. last spring break: "The Great Wave Off Kanawagna" by Katsushika Hokusai. (Yes, she did indeed buy the orginal work.....actually that's a lie, she bought a print of the painting, a print. Sorry.) I have proudly posted it on the back of the dorm room door so I gaze on it while at my computer. My roommate R---- put his calender of Arkansas Wildlife complete with Helpful Hunting Tips on his closet door and I gaze on that too. Sept. 26th suggests you "Give your lawnmower a break and let grass and weeds go to seed to attract backyard wildlife."

(I don't really know how to transition from wildlife to maturity but since that's on my mind here it goes.) Ahem, speaking of wildlife, I think one of the big realizations I've had since coming to college is that I'm not as near as smart or mature or well rounded as I thought I was. I feel like an absolute prick for writing this but truth be told, I was used to being the upperclassman in high school (SENIOR DAWGS!!!) and a leader or decision maker. I'd like to say you can learn maturity from observing it in others, but I have a sneaking suspicion (really a diehard belief) that Experience is the best teacher. As frustrating as it is, sometimes you just have to endure things for yourself no matter how much you try to learn from others.

With that, I think I might go get some lunch. Adios.