So I am on my way to the Chapel to update some of our SFG records when I look to see two students chasing after each other. This in itself is not that unusual (in fact, it would be more awkward if someone weren't chasing after somone). As I am watching these two guys run around the yard, I come to realize that they are playing tag. Then out of no where one of the guys yells out, "Hey Toadie is a Holer, let's get him."
To which I said, "Let's not get him!" This is the part of the story where I wish sound judgement would have kicked in and that I had not picked up a rock and chucked it at the student.
Right as it left my hand, I knew that it wasn't going to be pretty. As I replay the scene in my head, I can almost hear myself yell, "Ooohh NOoooo!" Don't worry, I missed the student by 10 feet. However, to my chigrin, I nailed the glass door of the Hole and broke it into a gazillion pieces.
So I did the natural thing....I ran.
Ok, I lied about that. I just wanted you all to like me. I'm not really sure what the worst part of the whole ordeal was. It could have been...
1). When I had to call up my wife and tell her that I am basically working for free the rest of the week and that Addy is going to have to get a job.
2). When I had to call the head resident and tell them that I threw a rock at a student and nailed their front door..."yes, I am a faculty member. No, I don't think it was the wisest decision. Yes, I do think that I am a dumbass. No, I don't think that is the way that a responsible person is supposed to act. Yes, I do plan on paying for it. No, I wouldn't want our students to follow my example." (ok, none of this conversation happened either but a story about mercy isn't half as funny).
3). Having to tell our head maintenance guy, Freddie, that I broke the window. The whole time I was describing the game, my strategy for defending myself, the errant throw and my bad fortune; I felt like I was talking to my dad.
I guess the good news is that I got a good story out of the whole ordeal.
1 smal size rock (roughly $.10)
Breaking a big freaking door ($137.68)
trying to connect with students (priceless)
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i was awaiting this post.
i'm sorry to laugh about it, but it's so funny. and seems like something i'd do.
It seems like something I would do too...wait...I did. Once again, when in doubt, always resort to violence.
You can take the Boy out of the HOle but you can't take the Hole out of the boy.
that's hilarious. :-) thanks for making me smile on a dreary afternoon.
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