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Alack, alas, a'lad,
All of the exams are over. For now. Don't you worry. They'll be back again. Like a cold - or herpes.
Life itself has been pretty neutral. Nothing outrageous happening here or there.
It's starting to get dark early. Which adds to the whole "beauty" of the city at night. The IU Medical Hospital is finally showing signs of life. Not many - but there's some. Every now and then you'll see someone walk past the windows. Sometimes you can see a little reflection of a TV screen. SO THERE MUST BE SOMEBODY IN THERE.
For about three months that place seemed desolate. Every window, every room, everything - all of it was empty. Well, besides the "modern-esque" furniture.
The staff must hide in the middle of the hospital. It is a Medical School - so chances are the students have not seen the sun for twenty years. Therefore, it would likely burn their skin if they came to close to the windows.
That's why they are starting to appear now. It's getting darker. Soon medical students will be in the streets - mugging people and then giving them $3,000 medical bills.
Just a theory.
Why do people get weird in public settings? Like, why is it that some people are so awesome when they're alone. Then, when you get them in a big group of people - they have to amass all the attention.
They say the average IQ lowers by twenty points when you're in a group of people. Heck, for some it must lower a good 50 or 60.
Its also strange how some people can be so warm - and then when they're in public settings, turn distinctly cold.
For example, you're at the store shopping with your friend. You're ready to check out and the clerk asks your friend how he is doing. You know, the basic set of "cashier friendly" questions. Then all your friend can do is remain frozen, like a statue - and not give a reply. It's not that he/she doesn't want to give a reply. They're afraid to.
Why be so afraid? It's just a cashier - a person you'll likely never see again. Crack them a smile - tell them a joke. Or, just be average and tell them you're doing fine. But don't just ignore them. Don't ignore anyone if they're trying to be nice. Some people need to break their "anti-social" bubble.
I mean, I do it to, but to a different degree. I hate asking for help at a game store. But, if a clerk ask me if I need assistance, I don't just go, "Uh.. eh" and lower my head. Just tell them no, and tell them thanks for asking. It's not hard - and then they at least know you're human.
There's a lot of rude and nasty people in the world. Be different - try to be warm with everyone. You don't need to be like, "OMG LET ME DO BACKFLIPS AND BUY EVERYONE BAGS OF CANDY". But, the least you could do is acknowledge when someone asks you a question. It's a problem with our little "American" society. We don't like to many questions. Especially from strangers. We're easily scared and intimidated - and, in defense, try to act tough.
Shoo, if somebody says hey, you better say hey back.