Alternate Universes

Somewhere, in another universe in another dimension, I am not a middle school teacher.

In the waning days of Intenstitute, our kids were asked a series of questions about us, and the results were compiled in a PowerPoint that we were shown on our last day at Agua Fria.

When asked what my greatest strength is as a teacher, the answer was "He has a ton of energy." I took that as a huge compliment.

When asked what I could do better, the answer was "Nothing, keep doing what you're doing." I took that as an even huger compliment.

When asked what I would be doing if I weren't a teacher the answer was "Librarian."

There were giggles in the room. I was surprised at first, but then remember that, as an English teacher, being called a librarian is pretty cool. At least they know I like books.

Then I remember that I used to BE a librarian; I worked for two and a half years at the UNC Music Library. They obviously have a sixth sense for these things.

So then it all made sense to me - in some alternate universe, I am not a middle school teacher. I am a librarian. And I am OK with that - kind of. They said another teacher, Erica, would be a "cool librarian". Apparently, I would be a not-as-cool librarian. Womp, womp.

peace and love from the grand canyon state,

pb