10. I never watch six hours of television a day.
9. I don’t wear flip flops to school and when I wear sandals I wear socks because my feet get cold and I don’t want to hurt my toes.
8. I can’t ever pronounce Beyonce or déjà vu and I always call Steve-O Jacko which gets much quick correction.
7. I hate scary movies with a passion, but they still try to tell me the plot line every time they see one.
6. I watch the news, read a newspaper, and check out the news online.
5. I love to play classical music in the classroom.
4. When it is cold outside I wear a coat, gloves, and a hat.
3. I have yet to seen Shrek, Pirates of the Caribbean, or Lord of the Rings.
2. I have never played an X-Box game, gone paintballing, done Laser Quest, and didn’t know what a Wii was until last week.
1. And the number one reason my students think I am eccentric: I don't own an I Pod ( yet!)

Inland Empire Girl
Gathering Around the Table

Question: Is there a reason anyone would think you're eccentric?

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