10:05 a.m. Professor decides to show up.
10:20 a.m. !ATTENTION! THIS IS THE UNIVERSITY POLICE. PLEASE REMAIN CALM. THIS IS A FIRE DRILL. I REPEAT. THIS IS ONLY A DRILL. PLEASE EVACUATE TO YOUR DESIGNATED SAFETY ZONES. !ATTENTION!....
Let me just add that it seems like even more of a safety hazard to have thousands of students cram their way into hallways and down staircases during this fire drill than it would in a real emergency. I'm pretty sure I saw 2 students trip and get stepped on. But I digress...
10:27 a.m. I see my professor walking to her car. I don't blame her.
10:32 a.m. The thought comes to mind-- This is THE perfect opportunity for a coffee break. [runs to Aloha Java, located between University Hall and the Humanities building].
10:33 a.m. Has a realization-- Am I really the ONLY student who decided to get coffee during the fire alarm drill?
10:36 a.m. Coffee in hand. Success. I'm running back to McCarthy Hall as soon as I see the evacuation is over and everyone can get back to class.
10:37 a.m. I'm approaching the lecture hall. I slip my coffee behind my back so it doesn't look like I took advantage of the opportunity-- even though I totally did-- and what do I hear? "Ms. Coover!" Momentary panic. It's my professor. I turn around quickly.
"Did you REALLY go and get a coffee? When the university is trying to make an effort to ensure your safety and all that's required is a little cooperation, and you decide its time for coffee?"
A sweat starts to break, but before I can answer I see a smile break on my professor's face. From behind her back she pulls out a coffee as well. Caramel frappuccino.
"I'm glad I wasn't the only one", she says. "Great minds think alike."
Sigh of relief.
Very nicely done. You had me for a second! I was thinking I wouldn't have reacted like that professor. I would've been in the coffee line with you! (In case you're wondering, it's Skinny Vanilla Latte).
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