She’s Got A Big Ego…

And by “she,” I really mean “me.”  Sure, I’ll admit it. 

I will also admit that a recent run-in I had with a Super Fan did NOTHING to help this situation. 

DISCLAIMER: When I go into a school to do a workshop, I don’t mention that I live a double life as Mrs. Mimi.  I actually try to gloss over the whole “look at me and what I’ve done” part.  You know, I establish myself as knowing a thing or two and then we just move on.  HOWEVER, I do love sneaking in a hint or two.  For example, when appropriate, I show a model text I’ve created about my cat Mimi.  Wink, wink, nudge, nudge.  Get it?  Mimi? 

Yeah, nobody else has so far either.

Until….

Setting: Your typical conference room in your typical school.
Scene: I’m eating lunch with two other teachers, chatting about that morning’s series of workshops
(Two individuals enter stage left *ahem*, I mean the room.  Yes, two individuals enter the room.)
(Commence giggling.  From the two individuals, not me.)

Me: ??
Teacher One: So you think it went well this morning?
Me: (Glancing over at giggling individuals.) Um, yeah, I was pretty happy with it. 
Teacher Two: I think the teachers took away some good information.
Me: Great! 
Individual One: Excuse me?
Me: Yeah?
Individual One: We heard that you’re Mrs. Mimi.  That Mrs. Mimi is in the building today.
Me: I’m Mrs. Mimi.
Individual One…who from now on shall be referred to as Super Fan: *screams*
Me: ? (but totally smiling)
Individual Two: I told you.
Super Fan: OhmyGodIloveyourblogsomuch.  Ireaditallthetime!!  I’msuchahugefan!!
Me: Thanks!
Super Fan: I found you through your internet BFF, Notes from the School Psychologist?  I can’t believe you’re here!  
Me: (still smiling) I love her!  Isn’t she the best?
Super Fan: Can we take a picture together?

I mean, can you stand it?  Let’s just say that this Super Fan made my day.