Another week has come and gone. I
am amazed with how weeks feel like days and how some of my classes feel like
weeks. This week I have decided to share with you something that I do not share
with just anyone. Yeah, you’re special. I am going to share my most
embarrassing moment with you. By all
means I do not try to “one up” anyone when it comes to embarrassing moments,
but it’s pretty good. I will let you decide.
It
all happened when I was in the 2nd grade. It happened on a day just
like any other, during a morning recess in late October. I loved recess. I wish
we could still enjoy the carefree play between our studies. When Mrs. Cottam
(who had a very large bottom), the teacher on duty, would blow her whistle to
end recess. When this happened, my class always lined up in the same area to
wait for our teacher, Ms. Eliason, to come get us. We would line up in two
separate lines one for the boys and the girls, facing towards the doors closest
to our classroom.
On
this particular day, I happened to be playing closer to the doors. The heavyset
teacher on duty blew her whistle to signal that recess was over. I was quick to
get to our line up spot and was first in line. My friend, Tyson, was right
behind me. I felt so cool to be the first one in line. Standing next to me in
the girl’s line was Megan, I had the biggest crush any 2nd grader
could have on her. At this time my teacher had exited the doors and was making
her way towards us to lead us inside.
Then
it happened. It happened so fast that I only knew what was going on by the
facial expression that my teacher made. She went from having a sweet smile to a
shocked face. My new enemy, Tyson, that was behind me, decided to pull down my
pants but grabbed more than just my pants. He had pulled down everything.
That’s right my pants and my power ranger briefs were down around my ankles. I
quickly reacted trying to salvage my 2nd grade pride, but it was too
late. All the girls in my class had seen my backside and my teacher had seen my
front side.
My
life was over. The girls couldn’t stop screaming and giggling. I can’t begin to
describe the feelings that rushed through my body, and I am not even talking
about the cold crisp October air. My teacher handled it with grace. Tyson was
punished for his crime. As time passed, so did the memory of the incident fade
from my classmates’ minds or so I thought.
About
two years ago, I was walking on campus through the student center on my way to
class, when I bumped into Megan. I hadn’t seen her since elementary school. After
some catching up she reminded me of that crisp October day.
This
experience while embarrassing, has taught me many lessons.
1. Don’t
trust anyone named Tyson.
2. Always wear a belt or suspenders, always!
3. If
you have to wear superhero undies try to go with the classic heroes like batman
or superman.
4. Time
may heal all wounds but that doesn’t mean you won’t have a scar to talk about.
5. October
mornings can be chilly.
