Thursday, January 19, 2006

I have to complain about something for a moment. It is snowing today, which is why I personally modified my shoe selection from that of heels to that of flats, an excellent move. In conjunction with the rest of my attire, I am still wearing dress shoes, but they are flat to accomodate for the miles of walking around in the campus slush and slip. Additionally, I am wearing a heavier coat, whose cherry red unfortunatly clashes with todays's pink color palette selection... but I have to stay warm. I share this story to demonstrate that one must consider two things when composing an outfit: fashion and convenience. This is why I must complain about students that employ the sub-fad Roller Backpacks. Yes, the backpacks on wheels that more closely resemble carry-on suitcases. They are neither fashionable nor convenient. Whenever I spot one of these infamous Roller Backpacks I immediately wonder, "my gosh, what exotic destination must they be flying to?" And then I remember, "oh no, they are more likely headed to geology." This fashion accessory is entirely over the top. In addition, do you realize that CU-Boulder is perhaps the least hadicap-accessible campus in America? I fail to see how a Roller Backpack could withstand more cobblestones and grand staircases than a wheelchair. Has anyone considered that this piece of notebook and pencil luggage is slightly excessive? Or am I missing something?

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