You do THAT?

I get a sick satisfaction by not living in the same county that I teach in. I mean let's face it; after spending so many hours with other people's children every day, it is very refreshing to be in the company of people who call you by your first name. I admittedly twitch a little whenever I hear "Miss K" after hours or on the weekends, because it forces me to think about where I am and what I am doing--not because I'd be caught doing something immoral or incriminating, but just because the behavior is so, well, paparazzi-like. AANYHOO--so--hubby and I took advantage of one of those educator-deals to a professional sporting event for our so coveted date-night. As we were walking around the arena looking for our section, I heard, "Miss K! What are you doing here?"

I don't know if that is teenage speak for "It's good to see you," or "I am still developing my conversational vocab and this is the first thing that comes to mind," but I chuckled and said, "Basketball--you?" (which was of course in hopes that there would be some thought to the asking of the question). Glad to know I'm attempting daily to put an end to egocentrism. Yes young ones, teachers do things--normal things--outside of school--can you even imagine?

As this is yet the season of thanks, I'm thankful that after 4pm, especially on Fridays, my doppelgänger "Miss K" goes into her lair.