Bus Runners and Bible Pushers

I knew living in such a big city would be an adjustment, after all, I grew up in a town so small that everybody knew what you ate for breakfast.  I have always felt that I belong in a big city, though, and I knew it wouldn't take long to adapt.  There are some real strange people on campus though.  Don't get me wrong, my hometown had some...interesting people also, but the amount of entertaining individuals here still cheers me up every day.

Hillary and I looove to people watch.  You could call us judgmental, and you better believe people have.  About a half an hour before our four o'clock class (before the temperature dropped) we sat outside and watched.  And commented, of course.  Here are some things we've noticed not only from our people watching sessions, but also from just living on campus.

• People running to the bus look ridiculous.  These are our favorites, and probably the most common thing we see on campus.  You will never catch me running to the bus, I have more pride than that.  It's embarrassing, and I don't know what's worse...people who look like awkward ducks with their hands flapping around as they rush to catch the bus, or people who get really into it and actually have quite impressive form, some people have no shame! Oh, and we also love the out of shape folks who are panting after a fifty yard dash.  All in all, unless it is a real emergency, save yourself the humiliation and wait the extra five minutes for the next bus.
• Some people haven't gotten the "it's 30 degrees outside" memo.  It's amazing how often we see people wearing shorts, no jacket, or a combo of both.  Today, I saw a boy wearing shorts and sandals.  I felt a little ridiculous in my down jacket, winter boots, and hat, until I realized that IT'S 30 DEGREES OUTSIDE and he is the one who should feel ridiculous.  That, or just really cold.
• There are people of all ages on a college campus.  Sometimes, Hillary and I see people, and just look at each other like, "what the heck are they doing here?"  Sometimes it's small, frail, elderly people, walking through campus with their rolling suitcases, but more often than not, it's children.  During our people watching, we always see a stream of nuggets walking down the road.  We assume they are coming from class...but what kind of nine year old takes classes on a college campus?  One of my favorite things Hillary says when she sees them is, "what are all these ankle biters doing here?"  Gotta love her.
• Last but not least, campuses are prime targets for Bible pushers.  One day, we couldn't walk ten steps without some old man trying to give us an Old Testament, or New Testament...or some sort of book related to God...I don't know what it was.  But, rain or shine, our main man will always be outside on the mall, standing on a chair, yelling Bible verses in our faces.  I'm really surprised Hillary and I haven't named him yet.  He's just a guy who REALLY loves God, and apparently, is trying to force us to all love God also.  Hillary and I aren't what you would call religious, and really don't appreciate people who try to push their religion on us...so we obviously haven't taken a liking to this guy.  One day, the things coming out of his mouth were so ridiculous Hillary and I burst out laughing...sorry!

Best moment yet: little girl Bible pushers.  Yes, we've encountered them.