Andrew Michaels @ TU
The Ethernet Cord
Thursday, 2/4/10:
The temperature outside was 36 degrees, and I was not anticipating on going out into freezing air. I had just got back to my dorm room from lunch and was getting ready to search the internet for entertaining movie news. This is my usual way to relax and unwind before tackling my homework. Before I got access to the internet, my roommate said, “Hey, Andrew, my Ethernet cord is not working.” We both have Ethernet cords hooked up to our laptops to get a faster internet connection in our dorm. Although this doesn’t seem like an alarming matter, without a quick internet connection, it takes twice as long for us to complete our homework. After many unsuccessful attempts to repair the Ethernet cord, I knew he would just have to purchase a new one. But that is when I remembered that the office on the first floor of the Tower gave out free Ethernet cords. So I went down to level one and politely asked for an Ethernet cord because my roommate’s had broken. The woman at the desk said, “Sorry we are all out, but if you go over to Cook Library, they will give you another cord.” I thought to myself, “Great, just great.” For those who are unfamiliar with the campus, Tower A and Cook Library are not very close to one another. Typically, I would have no problem going over to the library, but it was cold, icy and bitter. Yet, I was willing to do this favor for my roommate. Walking over to Cook Library, the fierce wind blew against my already frozen face and all I could hear was the crackling sound of salt beneath my feet. Once in the building, I darted to Computer Help Services. “Oh No!” I exclaimed. The door was locked and all I thought was that I had traveled all this way and the lousy center wasn’t even open. Then, I heard footsteps coming from the other side of the door, and someone unexpectedly opened the door for me. I asked if I could please have an Ethernet cord and, without hesitation, I was given one. I cannot say that it was an easy task, but the reward was worthwhile.
The Ethernet Cord
Thursday, 2/4/10:
The temperature outside was 36 degrees, and I was not anticipating on going out into freezing air. I had just got back to my dorm room from lunch and was getting ready to search the internet for entertaining movie news. This is my usual way to relax and unwind before tackling my homework. Before I got access to the internet, my roommate said, “Hey, Andrew, my Ethernet cord is not working.” We both have Ethernet cords hooked up to our laptops to get a faster internet connection in our dorm. Although this doesn’t seem like an alarming matter, without a quick internet connection, it takes twice as long for us to complete our homework. After many unsuccessful attempts to repair the Ethernet cord, I knew he would just have to purchase a new one. But that is when I remembered that the office on the first floor of the Tower gave out free Ethernet cords. So I went down to level one and politely asked for an Ethernet cord because my roommate’s had broken. The woman at the desk said, “Sorry we are all out, but if you go over to Cook Library, they will give you another cord.” I thought to myself, “Great, just great.” For those who are unfamiliar with the campus, Tower A and Cook Library are not very close to one another. Typically, I would have no problem going over to the library, but it was cold, icy and bitter. Yet, I was willing to do this favor for my roommate. Walking over to Cook Library, the fierce wind blew against my already frozen face and all I could hear was the crackling sound of salt beneath my feet. Once in the building, I darted to Computer Help Services. “Oh No!” I exclaimed. The door was locked and all I thought was that I had traveled all this way and the lousy center wasn’t even open. Then, I heard footsteps coming from the other side of the door, and someone unexpectedly opened the door for me. I asked if I could please have an Ethernet cord and, without hesitation, I was given one. I cannot say that it was an easy task, but the reward was worthwhile.