The Convocation... and shoes made for walkin'

Today was the Convocation, which all freshmen had to attend from 1-3 PM this afternoon. It was basically a kind of "Intro to Hunter College" lecture, an attempt by the faculty and staff to reach out to the new students and tell them all the great opportunities that the college has to offer. Although some of the speeches made by faculty, past alumni, and current students seemed like they were scripted, they were actually inspirational in some aspects. For instance, Arlie Petters, a Hunter alumnus and currently a professor of mathematics at Duke University, told us all to "synergize." I understood what he meant at the moment he said that, but just to be sure I heard him correctly, I looked up the word on www.webster-dictionary.net:

Syn´er`gy

n. 2. (Med.) Combined action
2. An effect of the interaction of the
actions of two agents such that the result of the combined action is greater
than expected as a simple additive combination of the two agents acting
separately; - also called synergism.. Opposite to antagonism.

Basically, the interaction between a student and the college can lead to possibilities of vast proportions. I thought it was a nice analogy, and it actually got me excited in spite of my eagerness to go home already. But at least the class of 2012 received calendars/planners as gifts.


Right now, my feet hurt. I just bought new shoes at the Payless on Lexington Ave. during the 2 hour break we had (FYS ended at 11, and the Convocation was at 1:00). I found a cute pair of simple black pointed flats that cost only $8, instead of the normal $19.99. My elation soared just as I also found another cute pair - this time black wedge dress shoes with a bow on top. I tried breaking into them, but I just wound up with aching toes and a couple of tiny blisters on the side of one foot. I hope I can get comfortable in them soon, since I plan to wear the wedges this Saturday, for my friend's Sweet Sixteen party. Lesson learned: Oh, the price of style.

These are my new shoes!

American Eagle Emerge Flat
This American Eagle flat features a trend-right pointed toe and a padded insole.

American Eagle Kricket Wedge
This wedge features a ruched, ruffled vamp with a cute bow and padded metallic insole with scallop detailing. 2" heel.

(Pictures & descriptions courtesy of http://www.payless.com/)

Forget walking a mile in someone else's shoes. I still have many miles to go in my own. Figuratively speaking, of course.