11.18.2009

Prof. Keenbean's Smellmaster 9000

Yesterday I walked into the women's restroom and smelled the deodorant I used to wear in 7th grade. I immediately looked down at my socks. Or nylons, since I rarely wear socks these days.

7th Grade. Gym class. Snotty, beanpole of a blonde chic we'll call AL. Everyday Al would make fun of me for wearing mismatching socks. Every. Day. The repetition gives you a small hint of her intelligence level. But I was what...13? Incredibly sensitive to teasing, I would feign nonchalantness by making my own snarky retort with the excuse that I was just too cool to match my socks. Ha. Take that popular girl. I'm cool.

Obviously scarred for life, I write this in a pair of matching socks. It's one of the few insecurities I carry with me from my schooling experience. The other? I will always be scared to death that someone will make a mess in the play kitchen and I'll get in trouble for it. OCD explained.


1 comment:

  1. this explains a lot. like your irresistible attraction to men in mismatched socks.

    also:

    lady speed stick to man speed stick = definitely an upgrade.

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