Two moving thoughts... and so early in the morning.
One: Confidence and Tact

The students are writing exams this morning, and the usual silence in the halls was interupted with a class that pretty much tried to take over the exam room. They were unhappy (this is my guesstimate from eavesdropping on the hallway) because they didn't learn some of the material that was on their exam.

Interesting comment made by my little sister "When in life are you ever given complete background information"? Very true. So how is then that some people seem to know everything, and can never be wrong?

I always say that the best opinion is an educated one, but I think sometimes that we forget that sometimes we make our own assumptions about how much education we really have.

Truly... not that they were ignorant but how much more sense would it make to wait until after the exam and then talk to the teacher. Sarah says that "they're scared cause they don't have the confidence that comes with knowing that they will have a chance when it's more appropriate to adress the problem". And again.... not only teens lack this, but probably many adults as well. I will bite my tongue and not mention any names. (You can sigh right now.)

Two: Fire Safety

It could be me... but do people lack common sense. Was in Ottawa for the weekend at a beautiful hotel. "Arc The Hotel." Very trendy, very posh, and very central. So early in the morning... I am talking early. I am woken up by the screaming of a fire alarm. So I lie there for a minute and then decide to investigate.

In my opinion there are two horrible ways to go. Fire and Water (Interesting.... two opposites equally as horrible to die from.)

So, as the true consumate traveller, I get up to check out the scene. I always make sure that when I go to a hotel, I know where the exits are. I always have a flashlight with me as well. So i feel the back of the door with the back of my hand and feel no heat. So I slowly open the door. And low and behold, there is definatly smoke in the hallway. No hesitation.. I am out of there. Calm under pressure I quickly pack my purse, my credit card and my car keys. (I true shopaholic, as I am convinced that you should never, ever leave anywhere without some kind of financial resource.

Down the stairs we go. I say we lightly as we were the only two moving down to the lobby. NO ONE ELSE. What are people thinkng?

So we get into the lobby and the attendant is in high gear. Solo on the night shift. He says that it is a problem with the generator. When it starts up if the wond os going it pushes the smoke back into the building setting off the alarm. He is busy calling rooms to tell guests that it is not a problem. Again, not a single guest comes downstairs. I must be paranoid, but the last thing that I am going to do is wait for flames before I start running.

Safety first. (I do sound like a prude.)