Bourbon B.S. and Teaching: Navigating Friendships and Life through Nearly 30 Years

Bourbon B.S. and Teaching: Navigating Friendships and Life through 30 Years Welcome to the Bourbon Bullshit Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Tia, a close friend with roots going back to middle school. Episode highlights include a fun cocktail experience with 'Teacher's Pet,' embarrassing stories, and unique reflections on maintaining low-maintenance friendships over decades. Tia shares her journey in the education sector, including the impact of the pandemic, her move from New York to Maryland, and even learning to drive later in life. Expect laughter, deep conversations, and a hint of nostalgia in this engaging episode. 00:00 Welcome to Bourbon Bullshit Podcast 00:24 Introducing the Guest: T Lata Ali 01:52 Mixing the Teacher's Pet Cocktail 02:58 Low Maintenance Friendships 06:20 Middle School Memories 12:56 Journey into Education 19:48 Teaching During the Pandemic 24:17 Navigating Modern Education Challenges 36:27 Fantasy Football Fun 38:27 Start Early: The Importance of Youthful Decisions 39:05 High School Sweethearts: A Skeptical View 40:02 Joint Facebook Accounts: A Red Flag? 40:43 The Wedding Invitation Dilemma 41:35 How We Met 43:46 Matchmaking Success Stories 55:09 Pandemic Life: Moving to Maryland 01:08:52 Adjusting to a New Normal 01:15:34 Conclusion and Farewell