Ah, the Freshmen Look Book. As an incoming freshman guy in this new world of college, there is nothing more universally appreciated. It begins during orientation week, when nobody is on campus except for freshmen, athletes and band members. This is an awkward time as everyone is adjusting to life away from home.
Orientation week does little to quell that awkwardness.
This ritual became of increasing importance as we began to meet these women who, until then, were just pictures in a book. Through some random process, that escapes me right now, each guy is paired up with a girl. I was elated to confirm that my date was Christy, the gorgeous Southern Belle on page 16. She definitely made our hall's top 10. She had dirty, blond hair, a great tan and a wonderful smile.