The Sacred Landmark

    This comedic tale begins back in 2010, where Deke and myself went on college tour in NIU. Arriving at the college, our tour guide looked a lot like one of classmates from Elementary School. He had the same energetic personality and he even had a similar body structure. Entering through the gates, walked past the seal structured on the ground. We were told the history of the Huskies and learning a lot about the origin of the school. Through the history lesson the tour guide Jerry all of the sudden say this......

    "So, rumor has it. if you stand on the landmark it's considered bad luck." Larry the Tour Guide tells us.

    Staring at Deke, I look at him because at the time, I didn't believe in myths or superstition.

    "I don't believe this one single bit." I tell Deke as he continued to listen to the history lesson. 

    Minding my business, we stopped in the middle of the courtyard where the Sacred Landmark of the Huskies was placed. Not paying attention, Deke all of the sudden shouted out of nowhere 

    "CHRIS YOU'RE STANDING ON IT!" He yells as I quickly startled hopped off the Sacred Landmark.

    Our group had finally entered the college itself and the rest of the tour was normal. Looking around, I noticed that there were boys and girls entering the same room. I then gave Deke a nod of approval as it was revealed the dorms were Co-ed. As, the day had gone by, a series of UNFORTUNATE events, occurs. To start off, I had walked into the Women's restroom. Luckily the restroom was completely empty and no one saw as our group was busy paying attention to our tour guide. Continuing our college tour, Larry was talking directly into a students face which made the student uncomfortable.

    "Sorry if I was speaking directly into your face." He apoiogized.

    "It's okay" The Student accepts.
    "No like now!" Larry yells as Deke and myself start to laugh. "Anyways let continue the tour, shall we?"

    We continue walking down the halls of the dormitory. In one of the rooms a teen dressed in a Rudolph the the Red Nosed Reindeer costume come into the middle of the hallway dancing like the late "King of Pop" himself. 

    "I present to you Exhibit A. At NIU we take the holidays very seriously." Larry explains as Rudolph moonwalks back into his room. 

   I raise my hand attemtping the ask a question about the reindeer, but before I could say anything, Larry answers right away. 

    "Before you ask, we are getting ready for a big show at "Drinks" Nightclub." Larry answers as I gently place my hands down.    

    Seconds, down to the end of the College, a small person dressed like an elf jumps out right in front of me holding giant sized Candy Cane. Turns out he found out I stepped on the seal before, he could do anything Larry stops him. Deke next to me starts laughing out of nowhere cracking up.     

    "He reminds me of Little B. I wonder if Finlay's here too." Deke says jokingly. 

    We had finally reached the end of College Tour, as Deke and I contemplate about coming to NIU. Leaving the camping, Larry did a familiar goodbye message that Deke and I have heard back home.

    "I hope you've enjoyed this tour and your kids go to NIU. I'm they will have a Happy McTime and learn a lot in they're happy McYear!" Larry' says.

    Deke and I look at each other in shock and awe. Could Larry be the McDonalds guy's son. At first we, ignored it. All of he sudden, Larry turns to us and says this....
    "I hope the two of you have a Happy McDay!" He says to us as we exit the campus. 

    We fast forward to the present day, as I ended up going to Wilbur Wright College and Deke well, ended up going to College of Lake County. As for the Larry well......Not sure, but I'm pretty sure we will see him at McDonalds.