Embarrassing Moments of the Past

As my friends were reminiscing at alumni weekend this past weekend, one decided to remind me of an embarrassing story from freshman year. While certainly not the only (or even most) embarrassing story, it was okay.

My freshman year, I was lucky enough to have a single room. (okay, not really lucky, its actually pretty common at W&L) Couple this with the fact that I was the only person from my High School, nay the only person I knew at W&L and I was, how do I put this, overly eager to make friends.

During orientation week, we had a hall meeting. At the end of this meeting, our RA asked if anyone had anything to say? For some reason I decided to say

Well, I have a single, so if anyone ever gets tired of their roommate, or just wants to hang out- my room is where the party is at- so come by any time!

Those of you who know me, especially during college are cracking up laughing right now. My room was most certainly NOT where the party was.  I’m pretty sure the reaction of my hallmates was a bit nicer, but only until they were out of my earshot.

Needless to say, my best friend from college, who I met on the hall that first year, continues to bring it up whenever he can.

Granted, this still ranks second to the ridicule I got for wearing Jorts (jean shorts) to the frat house during pledgeship. I will never look at denim the same.