nola_topanga: (2)
2019-05-19 09:06 pm

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Happy graduation day to another crop of students! Confession: I always tear up a little during the ceremony. It's hard not to feel emotional when watching a group of great people heading off on new journeys after four-plus years.

But the fact that it's also the start of my summer break does soften the blow. Hi, I'm drinking!
nola_topanga: (2)
2019-02-23 09:27 pm

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Since we're in the middle of Mardi Gras, I'm going to share with y'all, my coffee shop friends, what I share with my students every year.

You do not have to flash your tits.

If it's something you want to do, go for it and have fun—no shame in that at all! But you'd rather not, don't get pressured by the party atmosphere, because I promise, promise, promise there are enough beads to go around. You can be swimming in beads without even trying. If someone tries to tell you you have to, they're an asshole you don't need in your life.

And always, stay safe and have fun.
nola_topanga: (2)
2019-01-24 07:17 pm

Introducing Jenny Schmidt, aka Topanga Lawrence (BMW/GMW)

Previous Name: Topanga Lawrence
Myth: Boy Meets World/Girl Meets World
Past Life Information: From her earliest memories, Topanga was in love with Cory Matthews, her soul mate. They had some ups and downs, even some genuine falling outs, as they traveled through childhood and adolescence together, but ultimately there was little question who she'd be spending her life with. During college, she and Cory married, and eventually they had two children, Riley and Auggie, whom they raised in New York City.

Current Name: Jennifer "Jenny" Schmidt
Age: 36
Occupation: University professor
Personality: Jenny is a people person, to put it mildly. She's an enthusiastic go-getter who's curious about the world and wants to encourage others to be curious too. Creative and fun-loving, she's unsurprisingly a very popular professor at Tulane University, where she teaches classes on gender and sexuality (okay, the subject matter might also contribute to the popularity of her courses). She's a good listener and a sympathetic ear to whoever needs it, and always tries to keep an open mind.
Background: Jenny grew up in a conservative part of the country. (Kentucky! No thanks!) While she certainly still loves her family there—her parents and two siblings are all alive and well in their tiny, rural hometown—she got the heck out the first chance she could. She hopped around fun, quirky cities in the south throughout her college years, but New Orleans was home at first sight. She loves the vibe here, the culture and history, and most of all, the people. She's dated here and there, including a few serious relationships, but is happily single right now and just enjoying friendship and independence.

Current Status: Unaware