A few months ago it was
rumored that my school's library would be reduced to 4 hours per day. This
would mean a huge cut in hours and benefits for me. I was speaking with a few
female co-workers who began asking me what I was going to do. I very casually replied,
"I may have to return to pole dancing." They all burst into laughter.
As I began to walk away, one of the new teachers said, "Did you say RETURN
to pole dancing?" Keeping a very straight face I replied, "Oh.... you
have no idea what I did before becoming a librarian. In fact, I could probably
work that into an act. Hair pinned up, reading glasses, book in hand. Well....
maybe holding a book AND the pole might be difficult, but you get the
picture." I loved the look on her face. I finally said, "You know I'm
completely joking, right?" Ah..... what would life be without humor?
As many of you know, I am a
daring girl in many regards. I've held spiders, snakes, lizards, mice, etc.
Perhaps that comes with being a nature girl. I have also owned my own
motorcycle, which I loved riding. Moving on.....I believe the most daring thing
I have ever done was to jump from a plane at 13,000 feet. In fact, I would love
to jump again.
Some might say that I'm a bit daring, and definitely not your "average" librarian. I agree, I am brave, but I am WAY too shy to attempt pole dancing. If there are any pole dancers reading this, I mean no disrespect to your profession. I'm just saying ~ it's not for me. My bravery obviously has its limits! ;-)
