Tales from the Classroom: The Shoe’s on the Other Foot
Posted on March 15, 2004 @ 12:55 pm
I experienced one of my first (of what is sure to be many) absent-minded professor moments earlier today. As I was walking across campus this morning, on my way to teach my class, I noticed that one of my shoes felt a little looser than the other. I looked down, only to discover that I had managed to leave the house wearing mismatched shoes. No, not socks. Shoes. I was wearing a clog on my left foot and a fake Birkenstock (Fakin’-stock) on the right.
Obviously, I couldn’t go in front of my class with mismatched shoes; I’d never reestablish any sense of authority after that faux pas. I briefly considered teaching in my socks, but eventually decided that I might have just enough time to zip back home, change shoes, and get back to campus before my class started. I made it with about two minutes to spare.
If nothing else, this incident only serves to reinforce the fact that I definitely chose the right profession.
Posted by Jess | Filed Under Tales from the Classroom |
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That is the funniest thing I have heard in a while! That is awesome. I am glad you went back to change your shoes because if I had been your student I would have laughed my arse off. Also, don’t teach in your socks, I did that one time and I am still getting grief about it.