It is easy to get caught up in my own life. I quickly become absorbed in my immediate surroundings and lose sight of the world around me. Right now it is hard for me to relate to anyone that is not in law school. This is interesting because this time last year I was not so absorbed.
While getting a bagel at Zim’s this morning I became aware of the vast quantities of undergraduate sorority girls scattered about the restaurant. They wore sevens, cool fleeces, carried large purses, and a couple had on large sunglasses. Most had their hair in a messy ponytail (but the same messy ponytail). And of course each group vaguely knew each other. They all looked very young, and were all very, very pretty.
The large groups that these girls were traveling in made me realize that they either live in the dorm or, more likely, live in the house together. They probably all went out last night(to find dates to Christmas date nights), came home late, ordered pizza, and slept in this morning. When they did finally get up, they went and laid in each other’s beds and complained and told ridiculous stories of boys and bars and girls in other sororities or of other ages. Someone had the bright idea to go to Zim’s, and they all piled into an oversized SUV, cranked up the music, and took off. After Zim’s they probably drove downtown to pick up someone’s car or someone’s credit card.
It caught me off guard how far removed I am from such situations. It made me kinda sad. But it also made me realize how so many different worlds can co-exist blissfully unaware of each other.
This afternoon Jessica and I saw a hawk on north campus. He was huge. It is strange to think of hawks in the middle of the town. It just makes me realize how small Athens really is. Yet another crazy co-existence. (jessica hates birds! isn’t that awesome?)
the thin line between optimism and delusion... 
Still reading
Just wanted you to know that I am still reading this, and I am praying that you don’t go crazy — go for a run instead. Since nobody has left a comment for a while, I did not want you to get depressed that nobody is reading your blog. You don’t need anything to depress you more than exams already do. So I’m still reading. Just call me “old faithful” with the emphasis more on the old part than the faithful part.
And be careful sliding on banisters. I knew a guy who fell off while sliding on the banister and cracked his head and died. The alcohol consumption probably had something to do with his balance.
I am truly praying for all my law school friends who are having exams.
Hang in there.
David
Re: Still reading
Thanks David! I know, I really try to keep dangerous activities (like sliding down banisters) out of situations that involve alcohol. Of course – late night study sessions often leave me feeling rather out of it. Thanks for the prayers – we need them! Hope you are having a great week!
Where is this magical place with flocks of sorority girls your refer to as Zim’s? –NTH