Lumpy had the extreme pleasure of listening to me bitch about my co-teacher in Russia. I have decided that the best format in which I can address the issues is to post about it here. In true TAS form. We can also call them Kevin-isms. We’ll not cover up his true identity.
Defining moment #1: “Man, everyone here wears FAGGOT SHOES.” (Emphasis mine.)
Sally’s reaction: “Gosh, Lumpy has 2-3 pairs of them at home. I really like them.”
Moments preceding Sally’s reaction…sensation of being kicked in the gut. A small sense of panic. A sense of “huh?” The inner statement, ” wow, he actually said that out loud!” A thousand other inner and outer sensations and thoughts that cannot be articulated.
This is after approximately 2-3 days of knowing each other and the 5,000 phone calls he made to my home prior to leaving for Russia. After I had told him just about everything I know about Russia. After I had realized that we really did not have anything in common.
More to follow. Much more. Much, much more. I have some issues with this trip that I need to work out. I appreciate any and all comments. PLEASE comment. PLEASE.
I think I need to come visit…this demands a conversation over a couple of bottles of wine. We’re due.
I would ask if this is a joke, except it’s not a very funny joke. Oh, Sally… I’m speechless.
I really don’t see what’s so wrong about lashing a bundle of sticks to your feet to use as shoes.
Toots…BRING IT!! I will be gone a bit of August, but July and the fall are wide open. You could come to She Runs in the fall.
Coworker #1 - Lumpy told me about your conversation today. I still feel as bad as you do, do not feel alone. I am still sick, and I still feel like someone has kicked me in the stomach. He also called flight attendants “stewardesses.” I have learned a great many lessons in Russia this year after having spent two years studying social justice and how to make education equitable and fair. I’ll never not have a bad taste in my mouth about this jerk.
Heh….
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=amurkin
OH! And what the…?! I just had the “stewardess” conversation at work…this is weird.
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