become unwired.

It's sad how wired we are as a world.

How do we get out of awkward situations? Pretend that we're texting. How do we ignore annoyances around us? Pop in our headphones. Can't we just *stop and smell the roses* once in a while?

Amherst is very famous (or at least kinda famous) for the "Amherst Awkward", the sense of awkwardness that pervades the social scene.
Basic points of the Amherst Awkward:
1. If you see someone you know walking ahead and you don't want to talk to them, slow down.
2. If you see someone walking towards you who you know, look down until you're at the right, non-awkward distance for a greeting. Too soon and you'll have the awkward time when you don't say anything and walk past each other. Too slowly, and you'll miss them. This is a science.
3. If you hang out with someone and they are drunk, and then you see them later while sober, don't expect them to remember you. If you try to say hi, it will probably be awkward.

Back to my point: let's NOT be wired. There should be a day where everyone puts away their cell phones, iPads, iPods, iPod Touches, anything electronic (except for a computer or something for work) and just enjoys the day. Breathe. Laugh. Smile. Talk to other people face to face!

I agree that phones are useful and sometimes necessary, but we shouldn't become mindless drones because of their convenience.

Just something to keep in mind.

This week:
try to get ahead in blst
prints for photo, start next assignment
get registered
practice
ach open house
movie for french
study geo and read