As some of you might know last week was Fall Break for those of us who work for the public education system here in the Utah. My honest opinion about Fall Break: boring. We got school out for Thursday and Friday and I was bored by the about 9:30 a.m. on Thursday. I did enjoy being able to sleep in, but besides that, nothing, just boredom. Part of the problem is that most extended school breaks actually have a reason: On Thanksgiving Break there’s Thanksgiving, Christmas Break there’s Thanksgiving, Valentine’s Break there’s Valentines Day. But come on, Fall Break, what is there? There ain’t nothing.
Point is I was bored. So what does this tell us about moi you ask? Well, these are the sundry conclusions I’ve come to, you may add or subtract as you will.
1. People who say more girls would call me if I had a cellular device might actually be right. Now don’t be confused, that doesn’t mean I’m getting a cellulite phone anytime soon (‘cause let’s be honest, more girls calling isn’t always a good thing), it just means some people who endlessly harass me might actually have some truth in their argument, that’s all.
2. a. Maybe, despite all my protestations to the contrary, I really am a social person and have a need to be around people. However, instead of being like normal people and enjoying sociality for the opportunity to talk TO people, maybe I just enjoy being social when I can talk AT people while they sit listless in their desks (because I can tell you right now that I sure don‘t like talking TO people ever). Hmmm, maybe there are parties out there where people just get into groups and, one after the other, they just talk AT each other, then go back home. If you find any, let me know.
b. Teaching isn’t nearly as bad as some people think.
3. My minivan, while being sweet and green, might not be quite the social tool that I once thought it was.*
4. I should probably do one of two things. I either need to hang out with my married friends more (nothing wrong with hanging out with married people is there) or I need to find some friends that aren’t married. I don’t know which it’s going to be, but I need to do one or the other.
5. I enjoy listening to Enya.
6. Maybe I should move to the Provo and live with roommates and not live with my parents now that I’m 27.*
7. I shouldn’t fail so many of my students (bad karma maybe?).
8. The presidential debates, while interesting, might not be as socially stimulating as might be supposed.
Well, those are just some of the conclusions I came to this weekend. Tell me if you think of anymore. I’m all ears.
*Editor’s Note: I have serious issues with these conclusions, but until proven otherwise, I guess we’ll have to stick with it.
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6 comments:
Well, I don't think the karma from failing students is as bad as the karma that we insurance folks get. The guy in the neighboring work station -really its a cubicle, but work station is what our bosses try to get us to call them - is always talking about how everyone is out to get us. I haven't totally bought into his philosophy, but there may be some truth to it.
do i have bad karma for wishing you harm?
Maybe you think too much.
Hey if you're serious about the Provo idea, where I lived was a pretty good location with a diversified ward--it's an idea.
You can hang out with us. We are pretty much boring too, but we do have Ali to keep us entertained. She's kind of like a circus act sometimes.
Skinny, you are hilarious, I'm glad I found your blog; it will provide me with some good dry humor reading.
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