I've often tried to think of an all-time embarrassing moment to have handy just in case I'm asked in an interview, but can never think of anything. I know embarrassing things have happened to me, but nothing monumental or worth remembering. Up until now. Sure, I've had the "Megen, you've got a bugger in your nose" or the occasional trip and fall, but nothing compared to two specific incidents that happened in Orlando over Spring Break.
I went to Orlando with Lindsey, Lauren and Morgan, three of my sorority sisters, where we experienced a space shuttle launch while standing on Cocoa Beach, Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, and Magic Kingdom Disney World. It had definitely been the best spring break so far. We jam-packed it with all kinds of fun. You may be asking yourself, "With all of that fun, what could go wrong?".
Embarrassing moment #1:
After spending the day at Cocoa Beach last Sunday, we watched the space shuttle launch. INCREDIBLE! There were a lot more people who went to watch than I thought because it took 4 hours to drive back to Orlando afterward. Traffic was horrible. And I really had to pee. It got to the point of being painful I had to go so bad, and there was not a single exit. Finally we decided to pull off on the side of the road...as if that's not humiliating enough as I'm running back to the car I realize I must have squatted in briars...a.k.a. thorns that stick to you. As we picked them off of me on the side of the road, at least I had the comfort of all of those encouraging honks from passersby. Omg.
Embarrassing moment #2:
We stopped in Gainesville, FL Friday on our way back to Auburn so Lauren could visit her cousin who goes to UF. We went to a famous restaurant for lunch, the swamp. In order to cross the road from where we parked there was a small fence to climb over. Easy in shorts, but I happened to be wearing a skirt. Not so easy without flashing the world. I would much have rather done that than what actually happened: as I'm trying to get over I lose my balance and fall off of the fence, trip on the sidewalk, land on my hands and knees, and finally end up completely face-down almost in the road. It was the kind of fall where people didn't laugh, they were generally worried if I was OK...which I was, but my pride took quite a wound. After dusting myself off and awkwardly trying to laugh it off, some random dude walking to class asked me if I was alright, along with plenty of stares from people who had been sitting outside the restaurant and saw the whole thing. I'm kind of cringing right now as I write about it.
So there you have it, next time I get asked in an interview what my most embarrassing moment is I will choose one of these. Then again neither of these are probably appropriate for an interview...
To make myself feel better, I looked up some other people's embarrasing moments; here are a few of my faves:
Today, I got an email from my professor with my grade for a paper. It said, "Solid writing, but your should have proofread your final draft more carefully." In a moment of annoyance, I typed in the reply box, "God should have proofread your FACE more carefully." My elbow hit the send button.
Today, I went to the mall with my mom. We were in American Eagle shopping for spring clothes, when a few good looking guys walked by and whisted at me. I smiled at them. They were checking out my mom, not me.
Today, my husband of 9 years announced he was gay. He insinuated that he was only able to achieve erections because I looked like a man.
Today, my friend and I thought it would be funny if we could both fit into her big sweatpants. When we tried to take a step, she fell on tope of me. She started peeing uncontrollably. We had to cut ourselves out of the sweatpants.
Today, I was at lunch with my grandpa and my sister. My grandpa looks over at my sister and says, "Wow. You're so beautiful." Right after, he turns to me and says, "And you have a nice coat."
Well...I guess my life's not so bad ;)
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