So I went to the eye doctor today and the following conversation took place with the RN after we chatted about Peace Corps for a bit:
RN: If you could go to any of the countries I’m going to list which one would you go to: Russia, Alaska, Dominican Republic, Peru, or Thailand.
Me: Um, Thailand.
RN: Which one is safest?
Me: Well, Alaska…
RN: (nods as if I just gave her some helpful advice) Well my daughter is going to study abroad over May term and those are her choices.
Hi-freaking-larious. I mean, I wonder if I could go to Alaska and get away with asking some random person I meet there, Hey, if you could choose a country, would you go to India, Iowa, Denmark, Mexico or Fiji? Oh, and which one do you think is safest for an American? Yeah, I wonder if I could get away with that…man, this is right up there with Soybean Sudden Death Syndrome in terms of entertainment value. Iowa is such a riot! And hey, maybe this should become a ploy to get out of staters to come. Here’s what I’m thinking for a commercial- Visit Iowa and you could see yourself studying abroad in Alaska or finding the cure for Soybean Sudden Death Syndrome! Is it just me? This seriously made my day.
