I will post again...

...when I return from my 6-day trip to VA!

YAY!!!!

So excited!

Don't worry, I will come back with many stories and interesting tidbits, I'm sure.

Until then, let this tide you over...

The other day at work (yes, I know, now all my stories come from work instead of school), a gentleman and his wife passed by on their way out the door. I had been talking to them about one of our little music box things. He stared at me for a couple of seconds, and then came out with,

"So, are you Russian, Slovenian, or Polish?"

*I* stared at *him* for a couple of seconds.

"Um...none of the above?"

He looked vaguely disappointed.

"Don't be silly, dear," his wife interrupted, tapping him on the shoulder. "She's Italian, of course!"

I began laughing. "Um, actually, not that either. I'm Scottish, Native American, English, German, French, and a few other things. I'm a total mutt."

They were both surprised (and, I'm guessing, confused because their various theories of my ethnicity were proved incorrect).

Then today some ladies noticed that I had sort of adopted what I call my Clair Bannerman/Calleigh Duquesne accent. It's slightly and ambiguously Southern. It kinda comes with the territory given where I work, and besides it's fun to cultivate.

"You're from North Carolina, right?"

"Nope, afraid not -- born and bred right here..."

"Really!!"

"Yes, indeed..."

Ah, I love confusing people...though I do not always intend to do so, it always turns out to be very entertaining.

Well, much love to all. I will be back soon.

:D