Today, after finding an amazing parking space. I heard a voice calling from the distance. Somehow morphing the sounds to my name, I responded accordingly with "hey, haven't seen you in a while." Many would be faced with an awkward silence, but what followed was complete ignorance of my existence. As the person talked into the empty air, eyes fixed on some imaginary person. I could not help but wonder whether I had come into contact with someone using a bluetooth device, or a member of one of America's fine institutions.
I stood unable to decide what I should do. There were a variety of ways to handle this situation. The person looked familiar, and possibly could be waiting to finish their conversation with whoever, so I could continue to approach them in a louder manner. (If they were hard of hearing). I could also join in on their charade, and talk vainly into the misty rain. If all else failed, I could make a new acquaintance if I continued on my course toward this inevitable conversation.
Scarcely prepared for what was to follow, my body automatically figured out the solution to my problem. Out of its own volition, it ran away, periodically taking out a cell phone to check the time for no apparent reason. (bypassing my wristwatch; archaic... I know) Transporting myself to my next class 20 minutes early.
From that moment on, I can freely talk to myself between classes. Waving into the distance, yelling "Hey!" Causing much confusion to passersby, as the mentally disturbed blend freely into the crowd of technologically savvy students.
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