Last night was lots of fun. I made a trip to East Lansing because I was on break from my post-bachelor classes at OU. Initially, I thought I had made a mistake in coming; I came alone and everyone was very busy with school work or had gone home. I guess that's what happens when you make impromptu plans. Around 11 pm, I met up with two friends, who had gone to a SMB event, and proceeded to have an excellent evening of liquor and music.
During my alone time, I had a chance to reflect on how busy my week had been. I had finished two exams, read way too many pages from text books and written too many pages that I probably won't read again. You could say I took the time to stop and smell the roses.
During that time alone, I was texting my cousins. I find it very refreshing to listen to the thoughts and impressions of a young mind. They are not diluted and set in their ways, like some adults are. It's usually at this point in time that I wish I had siblings, but my cousins would do and I wouldn't trade them for anything.
Another interesting notion I discovered: People don't like to see other people alone. Not that they are willing to do anything about it, but mostly it disturbs them when they see other people enjoying a night out on their own. I was enjoying the sights and sounds of East Lansing alone last night and I felt that people were trying to figure out if I was just anti-social or if I just didn't have any friends. I have come to a point in my life where I don't NEED people around to have a good time, although it is always welcome. As you all might know, I had some trouble with not having a girlfriend. I understand now that people have trouble with being alone and it's because we are a social species. It is a learned behavior from our early ancestors and it would ensure safety in work toward the common defense of the group as a whole.
All in all, excellent evening and I look forward to another tonight!
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