For my lovely day job (that's actually not sarcasim, it is very lovely), I was able to volunteer at a charity golf classic in Seattle, and get paid for going (can't beat that). I was the Volunteer Assistant, and then later after all the volunteers were assigned out, I was the Photographer's Assistant. The Photographer is the Team Photographer for the Seattle Seahawks, and he immediately began to lecture me on what my life should be about. Very nice man, but I believe he may have thought I was younger than I am. In fact my very first thought was 'does he know how old I am?', though I managed to keep my mouth shut.
I was able to hold the NFC Championship ring, which was very cool. It wasn't the Team Photographer's, but the Offensive Coach's (I think). It was great that they let me hold it and look at it. I had a lot of fun overall, aside from people thinking that I must be 17 and need 'life guidence'. I don't, even at 17 I didn't, but I may have tolerated the information better then.
I ended up with a lovely sunburn, it has all gone away by now, but it was nice while it lasted. Plus I wasn't stuck in an office all day, which is a bonus, especially when your office is in the basement.
Posted by 10lees at June 24, 2006 02:29 PMI do love when people can't figure out how old I am. This same thing happens to me at work all the time. I however am of course not as good at keeping my mouth shut. Then we have to go through the much awaited guessing game as to what my real age is.
Posted by: brandi at June 25, 2006 10:15 AMit'll all change when you get that ring on your finger, babe. all of a sudden you go from "miss" to "ma'am". it was quite the shocker for me. it didnt happen so much with my engagement ring as when the 2nd one joined it.
Posted by: dr gonzo at June 26, 2006 08:30 AMI am waiting for the day, and I am sure you will all hear about it when it happens. I have been called ma'am before, but mostly that are sales girls who are in high school - at least they recognize me as older.
Posted by: 10lees at July 1, 2006 10:57 PM