Random Thoughts Part XII

1. Another story in the life of Areef. The other day my printer broke. I decided to go to the library to print out my paper. When I got there, I went to Computer #1. This computer was not working. Computer #2. Not hooked up to the printer. Computer #3. Works, until I got to my e-mail, realized I saved it in 2007 Word and the computer only had 2003 Word. FML. I then decided to go get a book for school that I needed. I get the book and go to the check-out line. I realized that I had a $10 fine on my card, so I thought I would be smooth and use my Dad's card. I give the lady the card, and she asks for ID. I give her my ID, and she says this is not you. I then try to explain her that my name is Areef Salim Kassam as shown on my Driver's License and that the Library made a mistake and put my middle name as my first name on the account. She asked if it was possible that this was just my Dad's card. I said no because my Dad is dead and that is not his name. She then brings her manager over, then the circulation manager over and they keep firing questions at me. I create this elaborate story about the library making a mistake and in the end the manager said to create a new account for him. Problem. The lady took my ID, searched my name, found MY account, and found that Salim Kassam was in fact my Dad. She gets livid, asks how I could lie about my Dad being dead. I tell her my Dad really is Dead, but that I did lie about the name. In the end, I had to pay the $10, wasted 10 minutes I was trying to save, and looked like a fool...FML...OH WAIT...it does not end there...of course it would not in my life. I go to the Library at school to print it off now (This is after other random annoyances and unfortunate events). I sit at a computer and spent about 15 min. trying to get it to boot up. Eventually I change computers and a girl comes after me and sits down to use the old computer. As she sits the Info Desk Lady tells her it has not been working all day. WTF WHY DID YOU NOT TELL ME THIS!!! I then try to print out my paper, of which the computer is not hooked up to the right printer, I change computers, try to print, printer jams, e-mail it to professor, late to class, AND get two points taken off...UGH

2. To continue with my Library theme. I decided the Library needs some sort of Netflix. I do not know what makes them think I am capable of renting a book, reading it, and returning it in two weeks. The first two are not bad, but I need at least a month to return it. I finished the book two weeks ago, but the mental energy required to plan a trip to the library in my daily schedule is too much. I wish to return the book when it is convenient to me. That is why libraries should have a Netflix system where I can only check out another book when I return the old book, but no fines. Genius.

3. I go into class today, and I walk toward my usual seat. Just as I was about to get there, this bulbous obstruction of a woman sits down IN MY SEAT. I have sat in that seat for the past 10 weeks, without fail. What gives you the right to take my claimed seat. I felt like whipping the woman with her cane.

4. I mentioned before the glory of canned sodas opposed to bottled sodas. Let me explain the biggest downfall of the can though. The amount of sips present. I am convinced they take the amount of sips to satisfy thirst and subtract one. You know when you are drinking from a can, and you need that one last bit to quench your thirst, but then you realize the can is empty. You do not want to open another can because you just want that one sip, so now you suffer...stupid Coca-Cola.

5. The onderlying theme of this novel is blah blah blah. No that was not a mistake. This is what I am surrounded with. It is NOT ON-derlying, it is UN-derlying. Learn how to properly pronounce your words you ignorant fools.

6. I love going outside when it is brisk like today. Getting all my limbs a little numb, then coming back in to the warm house. It is one of the most amazing feelings ever.

7. I would just like to end this one with not a random though, but how frightening Paranormal Activity is. I have not slept since Tuesday. I am completely and utterly freaked out. Please see it ASAP, so we can be insomniacs together. Kthanx.