Friday Afternoon

There's nothing like the feeling of walking out of work on a Friday afternoon. It is just early enough that the weather is still as wonderful as ever. I feel the warm rays of sun on my skin and a smile automatically makes its way to my face. That is what a Friday feels like to me. I cross the bridge from Sorensen to the rest of campus and make my way through the beauty of Augustana, taking the scenic route. The smell of fresh cut grass fills my nostrils and I hear the construction workers building new stairs. I stop by the Slough and acknowledge just how beautiful this campus truly is, and how lucky I am to be here. I see the fish swimming and the turtles, well, just doing what turtles do I guess. Although it is hot, and there are gnats everywhere, I am so grateful I get to enjoy this amazing weather, rather than be stuck sitting in a building doing paper work. I like my job, but this is how I like to spend my Friday afternoon.