All I Have to Do Is Dream

Teaching at a high school, I have many people around me that are concerned about my romantic well being. I have a tennis player that is convinced that I am going to be her aunt. My sister-in-law warned me that this might happen, and she was right.


I don't remember what I said to prompt such a response, but one day someone in my government class said, "You need a boyfriend." Upon that suggestion, each student went through his or her mental rolodex looking for a single male of the appropriate age. One kid (who is unfortunate enough to have me for two different classes) responded, "I have a brother! He likes politics." Since then, he hasn't given up on the dream of having his teacher double as his sister-in-law. Every time we have class he reminds me of his brother's relationship status. He even tried to get me to hike Timp at sunrise with his brother and him. I kindly told him that if I were to go out with his brother (a big IF), I certainly wouldn't want him as our chaperone.


So after much prodding, I finally capitulated and went out with the brother... in my dream a couple nights ago. It's true. I had a dream that I went out with the brother of my student and I don't even know what he looks like. I think I need to spend a little less time at school.