By Chelsea Tirrell, Columnist
Just a couple of weeks ago, the weather here at the University was beyond beautiful. The flowers were blooming, skies were clear, grass was green, and the temperature was hot, but just right.
Walking under the budding trees, I was happy to see that everyone was soaking up the sun and relishing in every which way. I had the widest smile on my face up until my people-watching was seriously disturbed. In the distance, lying on the quad, was a boy and a girl. Okay, nothing out of the ordinary. But then girl got on boy and girl and boy started playing tonsil hockey. The last time I checked, hockey was a winter sport. The pair should take that activity indoors before they get frost bite.
I gave them the benefit of the doubt. It was a warm day and they were undoubtedly in a good mood. I couldn't blame them, I was feeling chipper myself. That's when I saw another couple on the bench outside of Axinn Library, squeezing one another and intensely lip locking for all to see.
Again, I brushed it off. Later in the week, I went to a baseball game. I was thoroughly enjoying myself when Snookie's twin walked in with her man and had a seat right in front of me. As if her poof didn't obstruct my vision enough, she started licking her boyfriend's lips for him. Honestly? At a baseball game?
I seriously questioned whether there was something in the rays.
Love is a powerful thing, I get that. Sometimes you just can't get enough of your significant other and that's completely understandable. However, what I don't comprehend is why you'd want to make such a public display of affection when it's such a personal thing. What happens between you and your beau is something that should stay between the two of you. If you let it all out for the world to see, there's not much left for just the two of you to share.
Perhaps you have the perspective that you don't care what other people think of you. First off, you should probably consider how comfortable your boyfriend feels. Sure, they want people to know you're theirs but jumping his bones is a category in and of itself. If you want to show them you're thinking of them, slip your hand into their back pocket or give them a kiss on the cheek. That's cute, not obnoxious. Second, it's naïve to believe that you don't have a worry in the world when it comes to pleasing other people. Your everyday actions justify the fact that you do, indeed, care – even if it is just a little.
If you're an individual who just isn't embarrassed and feels the need to act on your impulses the moment they strike, perhaps you should keep human decency in mind. No one wants to witness your "sexcapades" so respect those around you and keep them to yourself.
For many, the University is a great place to be. Don't ruin that with your sheer desire to please your partner the moment the sun rises. Keep those private things behind doors where they belong.