something actual

teach for america pre-institute starts tomorrow. on june 9th, i cease to own my own life.
sometimes i look in the mirror and ask myself how it is that i came to be 22--22 and preparing to teach school, high school. HIGH SCHOOL, when I myself look like a high school student. my friends have one, consistent reaction when i tell them i'm going to teach high school.
random friend: so what are you up to?
Joy: I'm doing Teach for America. I'm going to teach high school ESL.
random friend: High school?
Joy: Yeah.
random friend: (always a pause) ...But...you're...you're so (searching for the right word) ...small.

i'm about 5'; i will not divulge my weight. i think that there are plenty of women who measure in at that height, but there seems to be something about me that screams "Small Woman Approaching!"
Personally, I think it's everyone else that's too large. Honestly, what a waste of space.