The Dentist

I had a reunion with the long lost Dr. today. Don't gasp, but I don't think I've been in like 5 years. So I finally made it over there and this girl who is assisting the dentist started making small talk and asked me what my major is. I am uncomfortable with this question for the two reactions I inevitably get: A) Exagerated gasp, followed by blank stare, followed by some comment along the lines "holy crap you must be like super genius" or 2) immediately turns off all guys (and if they aren't turned off, I usually am). So whenever people make small talk I decide if I'm going to brace myself for the response or if I'm just going to lie and say something like "I don't know" or "marriage." I usually brace myself and go with the first.
So when I tell her what I'm studying she stops what she's doing and her mouth falls open and I think she even bent her knees a bit and said "no way. oh my gosh that is like so hard. you are so smart." and I laugh quietly "nah I wish...haha"
"NO. SERIOUSLY. At least you're not like just getting a teacher certificate like every other girl"

(?!?)

"what?...So you're at BYU?"
"No I'm at UVU"
"oh right on. that's great"
"it's not like you, but at least I'm going to school... Don't judge me"
"I didn't say anything... I think that's great"
"So do you know an engineer named... Tyler?" (we are actually tight, he sits behind me all day and punches me)
"yeah, we're friends"
"Really?! We were in the same ward together, and I think he liked me, well that's what everyone says, but I don't know, he flirts with every girl you know?"
"right"
"yeah I married his roommate"
"cool"
"so do you know his sister is engaged?"

I could go on, but I think you get the point. I got a good laugh today at the dentist office, and I don't have any cavities Mom.