Yes, I Said That

In my second year of college, I was awarded a full scholarship from the Graphic Design Department. The board who voted on the scholarship recipients consisted of two of my professors as well as some other staff members. I remember well day I received the letter letting me know that I had been chosen. I had class later that day with one of the professors. We had a test so I made a mental note to remember to thank her at the end of class.

We sat there quietly taking our test. Maybe ten minutes into the class, the guy who sat across from me came running in late and out of breath.

Prof: You sure are late today and we're taking a test.

Late guy: I know, I'm so sorry but my apartment got broken into and someone was there putting on a new front door.

Me: {{without thinking}} They stole your door?

{{awkward silence and everyone is staring at me}}

Late guy: {{making a face like I was a moron}} No, but they did kick it in...

Yeah. True story. Of course, I realized what I said as soon as it came out of my mouth. But by then, it was too late. I'm sure that professor was thinking, "And we just gave this girl a scholarship?"