3 Important Lessons

In the midst of learning about the significance of water in the OT, Johan Wesley and his pals, Martyrs, and the Shakers I learned three other very important lessons during my 3rd full week of school. 

1. Graduate Students should not eat in the main cafeteria.  I purchased a meal plan which includes three "swipes" at the DUC (the main cafeteria).  I looked at the menu Wednesday night and decided I would use one of my swipes.  I gave my Emory Id to the cashier who didn't swipe it quite right.  She stated "that was a parent card right?"  Translated:  "you're too old."  This was confirmed once my swipe "took" and I was granted passage into the food frenzy.  Lines here and there with little rhyme nor reason and kids, kids, kids everywhere.  I think I shall use the rest of my swipes at Breakfast time when the undergrads are still sleeping. 
2. Don't wait until 6:30 PM to leave for Atlanta in a rain storm.  It took me almost 4 hours to get to Gainesville and I finally stopped and spent the night there.  The dark roads of Tullulah Falls and Rabun do not shine very brightly in dark rain. 
3. The Marta after 9:00 is a totally different experience then the MARTA in the daylight.  The car should be picked up and driven back to campus when you are going to be there late.  Otherwise, you will be listening to stories that are non-chalantley being told about people getting shot.