Bump!

You need to see your advisor. You have an appointment at 11:20 He hates tardiness

For chapel, you selecta seat near the door The bleacher isuncomfortable, but you're close to the door. You're happy with yourself It should be easy to be on time

Chapel isdismissed Instantly,5000 bodies jump to theirfeet

Up you go Straight toward the door

Bump What's this? Hey, where did this line come from? Someone from behind givesyou a gentle push You,inturn,push the body in front of you Gentle giant football player turns and adresses you as "buddy."

"Sorry," you squeak. You look at your watch. 1 1:05. C'mon. You shuffle your feet ahead six inches Itisthe pace of the jam You look again at your watch 11:08 Good grief

Finally, you can see the door Two people in front ofyou seem to be enjoying themselves,talking like they are That isprobably the reason this line isso slow

"Be quiet and walk," you say to yourself

Time? 11:13 Well,you're almost there You can feelthe fresh air of the outside.The crowd starts to loosen.You start moving eight inches at a time Now, you can take full steps You're outside.

You look at your watch 11:17 You wonder ifyou can still make it You have to be on time This isthe building Open the door. Down the hall. His office ison the left.You walk quickly.

"Please," you whine quietly

The door's closed You knock

"May I help you?" The voice comes from behind You turn around. It's your advisor. He recognizes you. He looks at his watch

"Well," he says, "that was quite thelineout ofchapel.Thought I'd never get here on time Sorry 1 kept you waiting."