Sunday, January 30, 2005
Someone I work with lived in Katy- he went to Stinko Ranch. I had at first guessed Mayde Creek, but he hung his head in shame, and I just knew... 'Wow!' exclaimed I, 'You must have been the only black person there!' He laughed and gave affirmation. I forgot his name, but I already enjoy his company quite a bit, as well as Kimmie's, Andres', and two other guys- Phillip and Javier. Javier reminds me of an older, Hispanic version of my little brother, Eddie Bob. Phillip and Kimmie are energetic little space cadets. Andres is more mellow.
In addition to work people and a few people in my classes, I play on occasion with Rebekah's roommates (Anne and Jenn) and her former floormate, Karissa. Then another circle loosely affiliated with Rebekah's is The Food Buddies- a small group of semi-sporty guys I eat lunch and dinner with at the dining hall. Food provides the bond of friendship, for beyond that we have little in common. The Food Buddies consist of Alan; Paul, who is, of course, "cute"; Bryan (who arrives for everything half-asleep, which Alan always notes with some amusement and finds adorable in a non-homosexual sense); and Thomas, an architect major with whom I converse deeply whilst consuming tuna and cheese. Thomas usually eats pizza and a sandwich.
Unfortunately, my Latin class consists of mostly bores, although I noted one girl there who also takes the terminology class. She might prove decent. German and Ancient Technology are the "fun" classes because most of the people enjoy them. Classics majors and minors take the technology course; I speak already with Eric and Becca (who both, as am I, are nominal members of the Classical Society), but most are upper-classmen I haven't met formally. When we begin class projects I'll get to know others better.
This semester I will be more active.
[Lauree Frances Keith concluded this diatribe at 12:08 AM]