Being a professional

So...as I am finishing up my last few semesters in college I'm starting to realize that one day I'm going to be to be 'grown up' or at least able to pretend. Scratch that, I'll never be one or able to pretend, BUT, I'll be at a place in my life where other people will think that I am/should be.

Perfect example: I'm a TA for an accounting class. These are the last two accounting classes you have to take before you graduate with a bachelors. So, most of the students are less than a year younger than me OR (most of them) are actually older than I am. This makes me uncomfortable. It also makes me want to make a good impression...

The real story: I'm currently sitting in front of 50 students giving them a 5 hours exam and trying to look 'threatening' enough to put the fear into them not to cheat or do anything shady. Well I'm reading for an independent study class while holding a highlighter in my hand and start to roll the highlighter across my face. What do you mean, you ask? I DON'T KNOW. I don't want to talk about that. I felt something wet on my face and realized the cap was off the highlighter and it was one of those 'liquid' ones that just SPEWS highlighter at all the worst moments. Therefore, I now have highlighter ALL over my face and I can't go anywhere to wash it off BECAUSE I'M RESPONSIBLE FOR THESE DAMN STUDENTS. All.Over.My.Face. awesome.... HEY O!