Have you ever been so tired that your brain decides to take a nap, leaving you to your own devices?
But Cher, how do I know if my brain took a nap?
I’m glad you asked.
I will tell you.
The other day I was visiting my best friend and I wanted to bring to her attention that the way we have been pronouncing someone’s last name might actually be wrong. Now, if a person whose brain was awake were to begin this conversation, they might say something like: “hey, you know the last name Smith? As in John Smith?”
Sounds good right?
If your brain betrayed you for a fat nap, you’d say
“So you know how John Smith’s last name is John Smith?”
Well, I did that. And guess what else? I didn’t even notice. I kept going. It wasn’t until Hailey’s entertained expression answered my question, followed by my delayed reaction, that I was able to wonder how on earth I’ve made it this far in my academic career.