2001-09-04 & 2:38 p.m. : fire drill

the building just had a fire drill.

we all filed out down the stairs and congregated around the fountain in back.

i saw the tall man who works on the second floor. he has a soft voice and is awkward when you talk to him. a lot of people would not notice him, i think, but i believe he is beautiful.

i brought a book with me so i could sit on a bench and avoid the paralyzing discomfort of having to strike up conversation with people i don't know.