Despite not setting any countdowns, I was really looking forward for today morning. Thus I woke up at 7:00am sharp, not seeking
to stall my staying in bed, just laid there for a full minute and admired that little part of sky that was visible throughout my window.It was blue and it looked blue. Today was a
fresh new day, a fresh new "first" day where I would attend classes as a third year Business student and no longer as a second year... I was imagining all the new chapters, exams, projects, and motivating challenges that are to come and I was finally relieved to see my boring summer routine come to an end.
By 7.35am, I was walking towards university. My little black neighbor from a past diary entry spotted me. When I finally
noticed him, he hid his face the way he usually does. I didn''t mind him being shy... I kept walking. The fresh smell of October was brought to me on a cool October breeze. It whispered gently "Patience paid off... it came to an end". I smiled as I silently agreed and raised my head up to admire the beauty of that morning sky... the moon was still visible, which extended my smile. Peaceful morning.
I finally arrived to campus, raced by confused newbies and busy workmen. The smell of newly painted classes welcomed us and unusual beige walls reminded it was a new semester. Indeed, September came to an end and here we were again. I could spot sleepy faces, disapointed eyes and bored expressions. I guess I didn''t convey any. My poker face waited patiently at the door, as I was the first one to get there... Then a couple of minutes later, I found some company. Usually first day introductions do not last more than half an hour, which is not exactly an opportunity for us to discuss something valuable. Just smiley faces comforting worried ones and assuring them "You won''t fail if you study!", "You can actually get high grades in this course" and "You will actually enjoy this knowledge". I didn''t need all that. It is not an option for me to fail in any of my 6 courses, I am determined to get high grades and I am sure I will actually enjoy the courses. An interesting sentence was spoken during my last course for the day. The instructor elaborated his appreciation for people who do researches prior to the course. But then he interrupted... "I don''t mean nerd people, let''s not go to extremes". What is the definition of a nerd? Is it a stupid, irritating, ineffectual person? If it is, how is that relevant to a person who does extensive researches? How would that make one stupid or irritating? Could it be an intelligent but single-minded person obsessed with a nonsocial hobby or pursuit? Again... how does that concern my instructor? Why would he care about one''s nonsocial hobby? Beats me... But nothing''s more "nerdy" than people who actually use that word. Thus, and as you can see, despite him being fairly cute and attractive, my instructor has been judged. Let''s see to which extent he''ll appreciate my judgement and my consequent "nerdy" participation.
On my way back, my little colored neighbor noticed me... He stood still, partially hiding his face behind the bars of his balcony. I noticed that. I faced him and hid my face behind my notebook. That amused him, he giggled. I smiled... then waved at him. He came out from behind his shelter and waved back. I moved on feeling so much better for having created that tiny bond with my tiny new old friend. I reached my room, kicked off my birkenstoks, slipped into my flip-flops and went out on the balcony. The little kid''s mom was dragging him into bed while he resisted... till she finally managed to carry him. He noticed me again, exposed a really wide smile and waved so confidently. This time, I was the one amused, and waved back. Yep.. September came to an end.
And now I sit in that little space of mine I like to call my room, with Lara Fabian singing her magical "Caruso" in a language that is so musical by itself and tnderful place I have once visited... Today was not bad.
(10/02/07- 12:45AM, Lebanon)