I always get a kick out of the stories my husband tells me when he comes home from teaching at the local community college – some college “freshmen” can be so funny!

In addition to running his own business, my husband also teaches Anatomy and Physiology part-time at the community college. He loves to teach as well as be an entrepreneur, thus the opportunity at the community college is perfect for him.

Yesterday as he went to go assist one of his students with a microscope during the lab hours, the student looked at him and said, “You smell like a Band-Aid.” How do you respond to a comment like that? He was wondering the same thing. A simple “thanks” does not quite cut it! Was that a compliment or a slam?

It turns out that the comment was actually a compliment. Upon inquiring to the student what the interpretation of the comment was, he stated, “It means that you smell clean.” My husband and I would definitely not associate a clean smell with Band-Aids, but every one has their opinions.

The whole topic has actually inspired some real deep reflection on my part. If I could be any type of Band-Aid, which type would I be, and how would I want to smell?

The little girl inside of me demands that I be a “bright pink Band-Aid decorated with Barbie” while the Mom inside of me screams for Pixar “Cars” or “Nemo” to occupy my son – he would really think I was cool! Meanwhile, the adult in me quietly and maturely asks to be an “invisible Band-Aid” to blend in with the crowd and better observe the lives of others. As for the smell – all three agree on wanting to smell like ice cream decorated with Oreos.

So, what type of Band-Aid would you want to be and how would you want to smell?