First Week

I did it. Despite all odds I actually did it. I survived my first week! How it was? Weeeeeell....

Monday:
8am Student Parking Lot.
I almost get run over by a student in his car. After a mere 100 feet, he finally notices me lying on his hood. I don't know how he missed me, but apparently the people in this part of the country are used to running over bigger shots than me.

I have not even taught my first class yet, and they are already trying to kill me. Great start!

Tuesday:
Since my first-day experience as a pedestrian was slightly tainted, I decided that from now on I need to take my car to campus. Ironically, I have to register my vehicle in the public safety department, where I count 15 rifles and 2 bows and arrows getting registered during the 10 min. while I'm there. I'm scared.

Wednesday:
Noon. Campus Mall.
Local businesses and student organizations have a fall fair in front of the library. Positioning the Young Republicans right next to the Campus Democrats... not a good idea. All hell breaks lose when they give away free candy and energy drink samples - at the same time. Large amounts of sugar topped of with coffeine - my class right afterwards was... hmmm... charged.

Thursday:
The crazy student driver dude from Monday shows up in one of my classes. He introduces himself as: "Hi, my name is X and I just got T-boned."

I've never needed a weekend so badly in my life.