Things I like Part 2

OK, folks
I'm back with another installment of.......

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Naturally the title gives away what exactly I am writing. Or I hope it does.
Just a few things that suit my fancy

1. Vans
Let me be more specific I suppose. The slip-on Vans
Absolutely, without question my shoe of choice other than flip flops.
Let's think about this: Extreme comfort, classy style, no laces

These shoes virtually go with anything and that is quite alright in my book
Downside? It seems that dirt and other unpleasant things have a magnetic attraction to these shoes.
Upside to the downside? I can throw them in the laundry and they are good as new
Just can't go wrong




2. Forest Park
I will make an assumption here and toss out the predication that most of the people who read this blog are either from the greater St. Louis/Peters/Charles region. I'm not sure how far reaching this blog is. Either way, if you are from St. Louis, I hope you like Forest Park.

I am most certainly a fan of Forest Park. I will say that the spring/summer time is the best time to go but really there are so many things to do that anytime is a delightful time.

I am partial to the museums but the Muny or Zoo is also a solid choice.
I've lived here my whole life and really just think Forest Park is a unique place. Makes St. Louis unique.
One semester when I was at Central Missouri, I had to give a speech which persuaded my class to visit St. Louis. I hit on Forest Park as clean up and I think I won them over. Tough crowd when you are so close to Kansas City though.

It'll be one place guaranteed I'll be this summer

3. Getting out of class early
OK, now I know this probably contradicts my last "Things I like" installment. I love college and going to class but who doesn't like a well-timed, well-needed early end to a class?!? It's one of the joys of college. It is especially helpful when the class is dragging, it's getting hot in the classroom and somebody just decided they wanted everybody to smell what they had for lunch.
Even as a senior in college, I still feel like a young school boy (weird) whenever class ends early. It is especially dandy when the class is on Tuesday or Thursday. OR better yet, when it is a 3 hour+ night class. Those can be brutal.

I suppose having a class canceled is even better but this way I still can learn something.