Darts & Pats

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Posted on January 22, 2008

An “it’s-worth-waking-up-for” pat to the Student Ambassadors who woke my roommate up at 3 a.m. to congratulate her on her acceptance into the program.
From your freshman roomie who is very proud of you.

A “Mrs.-Butterworth-wouldn’t-approve” dart to the guy who was tossing waffles at the cars by ISAT while wearing only his underwear.
From two junior girls who want you to know we prefer pancakes.

A “your-snow-plow-spared-me” pat to the man who saved my fort from destruction by navigating around it while plowing the walkway.
From a sophomore who can play in his fort until the snow melts, thanks to you.

A “can-you-read-the-radar?” dart to JMU for waiting to cancel classes until 9 a.m., even though most of us didn’t get the word until we were on campus.
From a student who hopes JMU realizes people living off campus can’t wait to leave until five minutes before class.

A “why-don’t-you-ride-a-bike?” dart to the student complaining about the “hour-long” commute to campus.
From a regular pedestrian who is apathetic to your complaints about apartments and traffic.

A “you-made-my-snow-day” pat to the four guys leaving D-Hall who enthusiastically joined our intense snowball fight.
From five sophomores who hope to have a re-match the next time it snows.

An “I-wish-I-had-that-much-skill” pat to the people who built one of the biggest snowmen and the best fort I’ve ever seen.
From a fellow resident at the Mill who hopes to be as great a builder as you are.

A “free-of-charge,-full-of-kindness” pat to the two men who towed my broken down car into an empty parking spot near my apartment for free.
From a broke sophomore, who after her brief freak-out session, couldn’t thank you enough for helping her.