Happy Wednesday, friends!
Per my usual, I’m participating in Joyce’s Hodgepodge.
I look forward to reading your answers to the questions Joyce wrangled up for us this week.
1. When someone finds out what you do or where you’re from, what’s a question they always ask?
When people learn that I work at the college, they always ask, “Oh, do you teach?”
It’s actually more of an assumption than a question – one in which I’m more than happy to answer with an emphatic “no.”
I did teach (high school and middle school) for over ten years, but that part of my life is way behind me. I have zero desire to return to the classroom.
To everything (turn, turn, turn) – There is a season (turn, turn, turn) . . .
2. Did you participate in ‘Greek Life’ when you were in college, or have children who did? If so what was your experience like? Taking another tack…have you ever been to Greece? If not, is that a destination on your bucket list?
I did not go away to college. I commuted back and forth to a community college 45 minutes away from home. As a result, I missed out on the sorority experience. I doubt I would have gone out for rush anyhow. I wasn’t very confident when I was younger. I was a little socially awkward.
My daughter attended a private Christian college that didn’t have sororities. My son attended Auburn for a year. He joined the Christian fraternity on campus and met a few lifelong friends.
I have not been to Greece, but it’s definitely on my bucket list!
3. Do you like Greek food? If so what’s your favorite dish?
Most Greek dishes are not vegan friendly. I’d be open to try vegan versions though.
4. What incredibly common thing have you never done?
I’ve never had Botox.
5. What is a telltale sign that you’re upset?
I’m a talker. I was once told that I tried to talk even after being put under to have my wisdom teeth out.
When I get completely quiet, you know I’m upset.
6. Insert your own random thought here.
Sunday, I finished reading this book . . .
Joyce reviewed it a week or two on her blog, so when I needed something new to read, I checked it out.
I don’t often cry when I read a book. I did with this one. What Japanese Americans endured during this dark period of history was shameful.
Alright, y’all! Have a wonderful week! Auburn kicks off its first game Friday night. I’m sure we will gather with friends somewhere to watch.
War Eagle!
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I’m glad you liked the book. My daughter and I were talking yesterday about how most of what we read about WW2 is set in Europe. We’re excited for game day too! Our local team starts off big playing LSU here. No botox here either. Have a great day!
It seems like at most universities, there are as many admin and other non teaching positions as there are professors/adjuncts; I don’t think I’d assume someone taught if I learned that person worked for a university- but maybe I would? Maybe it’s because two close family workers work for a university and they don’t teach that I don’t associate work at a university with teaching? Enjoyed your answers- I was definitely not up to social sorority snuff when I was in college!!
I think that would be my assumption too, that if you said you worked in a college, I would assume you teach which is pretty small minded of me.
So many people have had Botox, it’s not something which has ever appealed to me.
I would assume you were a professor at a college. I added the book to my Goodreads.
When I was in college, studying history, people would always ask, “Are you going to teach?”. No, that wasn’t my plan. Botox has never appealed to me. I’m adding your book to my to-read list.
I’ve never had botox either. It is amazing to me how many young women have already had multiple treatments!
Nice to visit you, I didn’t do the Hodgepodge this week!