Round Peg in a Square Hole

I had a helpful session with our department social scientist, Bob, today for my independent study developing an interview survey. He makes me feel excited about my study questions. We got talking about travel and nasty bathrooms and I admitted I used to “sit” (squat) on the Thai toilets backwards! He gave me the best complement (?) I have gotten in awhile – that I am a round peg in a square hole! Meaning that I am the type of student that advisor’s love (because I push the limits and explore and have an exciting project) and hate (because it is unknown and complicated and difficult). Talking with Bob renewed my enthusiasm and reminded me why I enjoy to travel and “rough it” for the pure experience of it.