(also you look stupid)
I see many young people these days roaming community college halls with trendy ear-buds sealed in place by their natural wax (do not use if freshness seal is broken). Yeah, they’re gross. More importantly, you only have five sen six an indeterminable amount of senses. Why limit, arguably your first, second, or third most important sense to listen to a singer (interpret that word loosely) whine about their life while you walk?
What makes matters worse, this headphone business is often combine with staring at a cell phone while walking. What are you doing, watching the seconds of the MP3 tick by?
Being aware of your surroundings involves all your senses (however many you may think you have). Next time you meander aimlessly through life, try taking out the ear-buds and listening to the roses. You’ll be surprised what you can pick up on when you pay attention.