The first day of school our professor introduced himself and challenged us to get to know someone we didn't already know.I stood up to look around when a gentle hand touched my shoulder.I turned around to find a wrinkled, little old lady beaming up at me with a smile that that lit up her entire being.
She said, "Hi,handsome.My name is Rose.I'm eighty-seven years old.Can I give you a hug? "I laughed and enthusiastically responded,"Of course you may!"and she gave me a giant squeeze."Why are you in college at such a young, innocent age? "I asked. She jokingly replied, "I'm here to meet a rich husband,get married,have a couple of children,and then retire and travel."No seriously," I asked. I was curious what may have motivated her to be taking on this challenge at her age."I always dreamed of having a college education and now I'm getting one!" she told me. After class we walked to the student union building and share a chocolate milkshake. We became instant friends.