So Long, Farewell

I did it! I canceled cable! :) What am I thinking?!

First of all, I've been thinking about this for a LONG time. I can't justify spending over $80 a month on television and internet services. It went up in August from a reasonable $50ish. I'm not giving up internet (thank you neighbors), and I'm not planning to give up TV. I've thought about trying bunny ears, and now I'll actually go through with it. I live so close to Waterloo, I can't imagine that it doesn't work. Especially when I get my new digital converter! If not, I can always watch Grey's on the internet. Even if I spent a little cash to download the shows I actually watch from itunes, I'd still be saving lots of money! The only thing I'll miss is Jon and Kate Plus 8.

So, from now until Sept 16 I plan to watch lots of cable. I'm also looking forward to the $20 I'll get back from mediacom for service unused.

If you still think I'm crazy, you should talk to someone who has or has had Mediacom. I've had a lot of problems with them this summer. Grr...

Perhaps I'll soon write a follow-up e-mail about my love for Family Video. Seriously, that place rocks!

SNL

Live from Dunkerooville, It's Saturday night!

The seniors are busy brainstorming for their feature skit in the Swing Show. They're thinking an SNL theme. I'm sadly uneducated in all of SNL's splendor. Dearest blog readers, please share with me your favorites! I'm sure that youtube has tons of great ones, but I'm hoping you might help me save hours of my life. I like the cowbell skit, the cheerleader skit, the hamburger one... I'm just starting to get the ideas flowing. Please help!

I also want them to call it something clever. The best they came up with was "Tuesday Morning Dead." I'm thinking "no" on that one!

Survival of the Fittest

We are all teachers, in one way or another. This post is for you.

School Survival Kit

To help you survive a great year at school: (this also includes the "school of life")

Toothpick - to help you "pick" out the good qualities in others and yourself

Crayon - to color your day bright and cheerful

Hugs and Kisses - for when you need a hug

Candle - for when you're up late

Eraser - to remind you everyone makes mistakes

Rubber band - to remind you to be flexible

String - to tie things together when everything falls apart

Pencil - to "write your wrongs"

Marbles - to replace the ones you've lost (we enclosed extra, you'll need them later)

Lifesaver Candy - you are a lifesaver to many of your students

Paperclip - to hold it all together

and a Jewel - because you are as valuable as any precious stone