John Jay Water Fountain, you have my heart.

Dear John Jay Water Fountain, 

Oh, how much I love you! Sitting in the lobby of my dorm, you’ve become an essential part of my daily routine. A sanctuary of cold, crisp refreshment. I look forward to filling up my water bottle every time I step in and out of John Jay. 

Your reliability is unmatched. Whether it’s the middle of the day or late at night, I know I can always quench my thirst with the ice-cold water you consistently provide. Even though your location can be inconvenient late at night when that sudden thirst for water hits, it’s no exaggeration to say that I often drift off to sleep dreaming of that perfect sip I’ll enjoy the next morning after filling my water bottle before heading to my 10 am class.

I have to confess, I once took you for granted. One Thursday morning, I was in a rush to get to my statistics class. I checked the time and thought I could save a few minutes by skipping my usual stop at John Jay and filling my water bottle at Fayerweather instead. Thankfully, I made it to Fayerweather on time and went to grab water, but I quickly ran into my first red flag: the water fountain kept malfunctioning and only filled my bottle halfway. This was just the beginning of my troubles. As I walked to my class and took that first sip, I was hit with the reality of lukewarm, murky water. It was a wake-up call—a bittersweet reminder of your superior quality. How could I have undermined you? Facing the consequences of my choices, I disappointedly sat in class, feeling dehydrated for the rest of the morning. 

Thus, I’ve learned my lesson. No more cutting corners, no more fountain infidelity! You’ve taught me to cherish the small joys in life, to appreciate the simple pleasure of refreshing water. 

So here’s to you, John Jay Water Fountain. Thank you for being my daily reminder that some things are worth the minor inconveniences. I promise to always come back to you, bottle in hand, ready for that cold, perfect sip.

Love, 

Meley Berhane <3

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