Things You Don't See Everyday

I was a good girl today and traveled out to my school to unpack more boxes in my classroom. Luckily, I ran in to Friend J, who efficiently distracted me from getting ALL of my work done. Being the dendrophiles we both are, we stood at the window, enjoying the lovely view of towering oak trees. After a few moments of wandering within our own personal daydreams, we noticed a construction worker below. He was a rugged man, running a rugged machine. Friend J commented on his big man demeanor, and wondered out loud if the van next to him with "New Growth" painted on the side was in actuality, an advertisement for enhanced erectile girth. Before we could get too deep into a conversation about penises, our attention lurched back to the man in question, who had suddenly jumped off his mini tractor and headed straight into the woods. What could he possibly be doing? Peeing, of course. Yes, boys and girls, we watched a man relieve himself today. I'm sure teachers see that all of the time outside their windows.

As if that weren't enough visual entertainment for the day, there was more. Friend J and I walked out to our cars, parked across the street from the school. As she leaned up against her vehicle, we chatted, and eventually, the conversation took a turn towards the serious. She was discussing her relationship with her boyfriend, and I was listening intently. The word marriage was smoothly followed by this phrase: "And there are cows walking in the dirt."
Huh? I wasn't sure what this had to do with her relationship issues...was the sun beating a little too much on my poor friend's head? Melting a few too many brain cells?
"No, really. There are two cows walking across the school parking lot," Friend J repeated in her nonchalant way. I turned around, and, just as she said, two cows trotted over the cement. Closely following behind was an old white pick up truck, obviously chasing the beasts. We watched as the free animals fled from their captors, running off into the sunset.
"Well, we could stay here 'til the cows come home..." Friend J smirked.
I wonder what other fun things we will see on our next visit?