In Which Carmen Receives Great Compliments & Assignments

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Poetry Professor, at first conference over my chapbook: One thing that I enjoy about your poetry is your ability to address complex issues of societal and humanistic implications.

Me: Uh, thanks?

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Guy Friend: If you happen to see D before me, slap him in the head.

Me: Why?

Guy Friend: Because he's an obstructionist.

Me: Why?

Guy Friend: He won't buy the special Honor Society stoles and tassels for graduation.

Me: Oh.

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And finally, the story of my life:

N: You're so fun to be neurotic with.