February 13, 2008

• So, the last time I said that I really wanted it to blizzard, I got stuck in my apt.
  To go nuts alone.
  Today through tomorrow, we’re supposed to get 4-7″ of the white fun.
  I think if we got way more and school had to close up, I’d be all for it. Bring it on, I’d say.
  If it’s not going to be enough for that, then leave me be. I have a teeny car and a small shovel.

  This is on my mind daily (and has somewhat of a connection to the above):
  As an assistant professor, instructor, professional, etc… how dressed up should I be on a regular basis? I mean, at our institution, the dress code is so wide-open. Diesel Tech teachers aren’t in suits (which they shouldn’t be), same with the
  Auto Body guys, etc. When I teach those students, I’m “dressed up” just because I don’t smell like fuel.
  Many male instructors wear nice jeans and the college sweatshirt. I think I make enough of an impact with my attitude and professionalism in class, that I don’t necessarily need to wear a suit or dress everyday.
  But, yet… I am young. I am female. There is a double-standard, isn’t there?
  … Heck, with this weather, I’m tempted to just throw on boots and my parka over comfy pants/nice jeans and a sweater. There aren’t a lot of colleges like us, so perhaps I’m still just new to this. Then again, at NDSU, many TAs wore jeans and nice sweaters to teach as well. I just wonder why it pops into my head each morning, while staring into at my closet. “Oh, I shouldn’t wear jeans on a Monday.” But, why not? Especially since, being a fashionista-wannabe, I make any outfit look appropriate.

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