Unfortunately, upon arrival to the library that is closest to my dorm, I discovered that it does not open until 1:00pm on Saturdays. Since it was a beautiful day and I didn't want to walk to another library, I decided to sit outside an study to enjoy the warm weather. I proceeded to a shady location(so that I could see the screen on my computer) and close enough to a building that I had internet connection. This location seemed absolutely ideal. It was decently secluded, the grass was green, the sun was warm, I could search the internet, and download my professors' powerpoint slides as necessary. As I continued to study I laid down on the soft grass and enjoyed the spring day.
Eventually my elbows grew tired of me leaning on them, so I sat up. I then proceeded to look at the imprint on the grass that my body had left. I had flattened the grass quite well. Now that the grass was flat, you could more clearly see things that had been formerly been hiding between the blades. Much to my dismay, I discovered that I had been laying on rabbit poop. And I'm not talking about just one pile. As I looked more closely at the unflattened grass around me I realized that I was surrounded by multiple piles.
At this point I decided that it would be best if I took a study break to stretch my legs and find a bathroom to blow my nose, as Spring allergies are my reality this time of year. I also decided that it would be best to find a new location that was a bit cleaner.
I ended up switching locations another time after that (in pursuit of an internet connection outside). However, that was when I ended up next to the Engineering Fountain. I decided to just enjoy people watching. It was quite humorous to watch as people ran through the water and screamed at the stark temperature change. There was also a man with a pineapple duct taped to each hand. I questioned the efficiency of this, as he was only eating from one of them, but I decided not to ponder this for too long since it didn't really concern me.
My last Saturday as a Freshman in college I spent sitting in rabbit poop, looking for a sunny patch with internet, and watching people run through a fountain. It was great. I was able to study but also be at peace with realizing that my grade isn't and shouldn't be the most important thing in my life. I was also able to laugh at myself, realizing that I was sitting in feces.
Be very careful, then, how you live-not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.
Ephesians 5:15-16
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