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October 04, 2004
Weekend Warrior
Nothing more fun than being a teacher that lives a secret life. Monday through Friday, I do the boring thing with oatmeal in the morning, teach at a junior high, walk the dog in the evening. Other things intrude on the schedule, but that’s about it.
The secret life starts on the weekends.
Boyfriend suddenly appears, so I get a sex life (with something besides my hand). Woof!
My cool uncle and aunt’s car suddenly appears, so I have wheels. Not just normal wheels, either. 5.0 liters of screaming power, dual plug, self adjusting intake runners for fuel, over 300 hp of wheels. Smooth, sexy, and stable. Yummy!
The cabin in Vermont belonging to certain friends suddenly appears through the windscreen of the car. What’s that? A Jacuzzi on the patio overlooking the mountains of Vermont? An unobstructed view of autumn’s majestic descent into reds, golds, and browns? Great food in a well designed kitchen? Sparkling conversations with wine, especially regarding the sounds koalas make? Intrigue due to foreigners aggressively taking over the economy in a game of Monopoly? Woohoo!
It shouldn’t be my life. I make the salary of a teacher, yet I have one of the richest lives.
At least on the weekends.
Posted by G at October 4, 2004 07:04 PM
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How fun!
Was that really a recording of Koalas? I could have swarn that I heard Patrick laughing in the background.
Posted by: Ron at October 4, 2004 08:49 PM
Rain. Lots of it. And it's cold down here (okay, upper 60's, but it wasn't two weeks ago it was 90+). Take some yummy photos when the leaves start turning colors, as you know, down here, they change for an hour (or two)...then they are on the ground and the grass is dead over night. Odd how that works.
Glad to hear all is well!
:-)
Posted by: James at October 4, 2004 11:28 PM
You guys look like you had the greatest time. I'm sorry we couldn't join you. But when we go, you guys HAVE to be there. Promise?
Posted by: steven at October 5, 2004 07:57 AM
I think I wept a little when I read this post.
Posted by: palochi at October 5, 2004 02:30 PM
isn't it funny how an experience like that can make you re-evaluate the value put on things? i've spent the afternoon in absolue awe of how cool my life can be sometimes. glad to see you experiencing the same thing.
Posted by: brian at October 5, 2004 03:23 PM
Yes, yes. We need the ying AND the yang. Do you stop in a phone booth on the way to VT to change out of your mild mannered Clark Kent teacher garb?
Posted by: Mr. HellsKitchen at October 5, 2004 04:39 PM
Drooooool. You and your boyfriend are a charmingly attractive couple!!!
Posted by: Chris at October 6, 2004 01:26 AM
Oh, I am so jealous! I want some nice times like that.
Posted by: homer at October 6, 2004 11:18 PM
Oh G, your life is so much richer than you probably know. And we love you for it.
Posted by: PatCH at October 12, 2004 09:15 PM