More Highlights

I almost forgot - one of my main responsibilities at the front desk is to take care of a tiny fish, entrusted to me by one of our science teachers. (Because leaving your pet with the receptionist at your place of employment for six weeks is just a no-brainer.) The fish (whose name is either "Cody" or just "Guppy" - I'm not sure which) seems to be doing fine, although I feel guilty that he is alone in his tiny tank. However, he seems enthusiastic (to the extent that any fish can seem enthusiastic, I guess) about eating the three little flakes of smelly fish food that I've been instructed to crumble up and toss into his tank every morning.

Yesterday, a woman called asking to be connected with "either someone in the I.T. department or in dining services." I spent the next hour or so trying to come up with a scenario in which speaking to someone from I.T. would be just as helpful as speaking to someone in dining services, but I just couldn't think of one. I need to know the backstory here.

Every few days or so, we get a catalog in the mail addressed to "Head Cheerleading Coach." Apparently, someone either doesn't realize or doesn't care that this position is vacant here, as I imagine it is at most all-boys' schools. One of the perks of my job is designating an Honorary Head Cheerleading Coach to be the recipient of the catalog.

FYI - I've finished Making a Murderer, and will be progressing to Season 2 of Bloodline this afternoon.

Some highlights from the past two days:

Me: Good afternoon, Boys' Latin.

Caller: Yes, is Mr. Stephon available?

Me: Mr. Stephon?

Caller: Stephon? DaBin? DaBonne?

Me: Are you looking for Steve Dubin?

Caller: Yes please.

Me: Good afternoon, Boys' Latin.

Caller: This Royal Farms?

Me: I'm sorry?

Caller: Is Royal Farms there?

Me: Royal Farms?

Caller: Sorry. [dial tone]

Me: Good Morning, Boys' Latin
Caller: Good morning to you. Am I speaking with Ann-Marie?
Me: Uh no. But I can transfer you if you want.
Caller: Thank you.

Dude. I have about the same vocal register as Johnny Cash. Do I really sound like an Ann-Marie??

Me: Good morning, Boys' Latin.

Caller: Hi this is Josh! Can you hear me ok?

Me: Yes.

Caller: I'm calling with good news! You and your entire household have been pre-selected to receive a Disney vacation!

Me: Awesome! Does my "household" include all of the students and faculty? Or is it just the upper school?

[dial tone]

Me: Good afternoon, Boys' Latin.
Caller: Hi, can I speak to Stephen?
Me: Stephen... Dubin?
Caller: [slightly annoyed] Yeah, Stephen.

Me: Good morning, Boys' Latin.

Caller: ATTENTION! THIS IS AN IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT! PLEASE DO NOT HANG UP!

Me: [hangs up]