Oh, Squirrel
Yesterday was the first day of class. I spent more time looking for parking than I did in my actual class. I say screw $200 parking stickers that aren't even close to my building, I'm going to roll with metered. I just wish the money weren't going right back into this messed up system.
I recently found out that a large chunk of the price for these parking stickers are fees for the bus system. So, because a student is trying to avoid riding the bus (which is free), he or she has to pay around $60 for the non-use of something they could be using. I see both sides of the argument, but it reminds me of that one joke:
A man and his wife are on a road trip to New York. Along the way, they stop at a hotel to rest for a little while. When they go to check out, the man is shocked to find that his bill is $250. He tells the concierge that he shouldn't have to pay that much since he was only there a few hours and asks to speak to the manager. The manager comes and asks what is the problem.
Man: "Paying $250 for a nap is ridiculous! I shouldn't have to pay this much!"
Manager: "That price is very reasonable considering the services we provide our guests. We have a superb spa and fitness center with trainers available."
Man: "I didn't use those!"
Manager: "Well you could have, they were there. We also have three restaurants, each with top chefs offering different cuisines."
Man: "I didn't eat there!"
Manager: "Well you could have, they were there."
Man: "Alright, alright!" He then writes a check and hands it to the manager.
Manager: "This is only for $100. You owe $250."
Man: "I charged you $150 for sleeping with my wife."
Manager: "I never slept with your wife!!"
Man: "Well you could have, she was there."
In other news, I got my movie assignments for class. I will be watching:
The Cranes are Flying
Ivan Vasiljevich Changes Profession
Irony of Fate (again! But I love it)
Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears
Autumn Marathon
I'm thinking this may be a good excuse to get a Netflix account, but I need to make sure they have all of them first. I don't think they have Ivan...
I recently found out that a large chunk of the price for these parking stickers are fees for the bus system. So, because a student is trying to avoid riding the bus (which is free), he or she has to pay around $60 for the non-use of something they could be using. I see both sides of the argument, but it reminds me of that one joke:
A man and his wife are on a road trip to New York. Along the way, they stop at a hotel to rest for a little while. When they go to check out, the man is shocked to find that his bill is $250. He tells the concierge that he shouldn't have to pay that much since he was only there a few hours and asks to speak to the manager. The manager comes and asks what is the problem.
Man: "Paying $250 for a nap is ridiculous! I shouldn't have to pay this much!"
Manager: "That price is very reasonable considering the services we provide our guests. We have a superb spa and fitness center with trainers available."
Man: "I didn't use those!"
Manager: "Well you could have, they were there. We also have three restaurants, each with top chefs offering different cuisines."
Man: "I didn't eat there!"
Manager: "Well you could have, they were there."
Man: "Alright, alright!" He then writes a check and hands it to the manager.
Manager: "This is only for $100. You owe $250."
Man: "I charged you $150 for sleeping with my wife."
Manager: "I never slept with your wife!!"
Man: "Well you could have, she was there."
In other news, I got my movie assignments for class. I will be watching:
The Cranes are Flying
Ivan Vasiljevich Changes Profession
Irony of Fate (again! But I love it)
Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears
Autumn Marathon
I'm thinking this may be a good excuse to get a Netflix account, but I need to make sure they have all of them first. I don't think they have Ivan...