Careers Fair, Fandom High Front Lawn, Friday Afternoon, 07/21/06

[drywitmartini.livejournal.com]

By lunch time, the booths were set up, the guests had arrived and there was quaint music playing from somewhere undetermined. Hawkeye is walking around with one of those portable microphone/speaker set-ups, roaming from booth to booth announcing the various guests that have come to Fandom to talk about their professions.

And despite what the mainland weather forecast said, it was definitely a nice, fine day.

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Re: CHILD CARE/NANNYING

[chasingangela]

"How did you become a nanny?" Angela asked. It wasn't tops on her career list, but she had babysat.

Re: CHILD CARE/NANNYING

[just-a-spoonful.livejournal.com]

"Why, it's the only thing I've ever wanted to do," she replied. "I didn't go to nanny academy or anything of that sort, if that's what you mean. I simply bucked up my chin, and decided I could and would care for children because I had the time, the inclination, and most certainly the ability." She patted her bag with a knowing smile.

Re: CHILD CARE/NANNYING

[chasingangela]

Angela watched her patting the bag. "So do you keep child-care supplies in there?"

Or actual children. Little tiny ones.

Re: CHILD CARE/NANNYING

[just-a-spoonful.livejournal.com]

"Everything I could possibly need in any situation," she said brightly. "It's best to always be prepared."

Re: CHILD CARE/NANNYING

[chasingangela]

That was intriguing. "Like, what would you bring if you were taking a baby to the park?"

Re: CHILD CARE/NANNYING

[just-a-spoonful.livejournal.com]

Mary reached into her bag, and pulled out a small parasol, a kite, a toy sailboat, several bottles, wee bitty blankets and tiny hats - one that would be suitable fore a little boy, and one that would be suitable for a little girl. "This would be the start. And of course one must always bring along basic first aid supplies in case of an emergency."

Re: CHILD CARE/NANNYING

[chasingangela]

"Of course," Angela agreed, a little awed. "Can I look in there?"

Re: CHILD CARE/NANNYING

[just-a-spoonful.livejournal.com]

"No one does," she said shortly, snapping it shut with a smile. "What fun is magic if you know how it works?"

Re: CHILD CARE/NANNYING

[chasingangela]

"But if you won't show us what's in it, aren't you trying to get us to make a decision based on incomplete information?"

Re: CHILD CARE/NANNYING

[just-a-spoonful.livejournal.com]

"Not at all. I'm allowing you to see a sample of what one might need," she replied brightly. "You shouldn't mimic what I do. Creativity is essential when dealing with children."