mix-n-match

We were thinking about getting TiVo, but it’s crazy expensive. Like $20/mo, and you have to sign a contract a la cell phone world. I can wait until we move back into the real world and get moxi again. I love moxi.

The kids were better today, and that made me happy. It’s good to have happy Fridays. Next week is Homecoming, so that’s a guaranteed happy Friday. The yearbook staff is sponsoring Mr. Student Body (male pageant, basically) as usual, so I’m looking forward to that. I missed it last year because I was at a SAT conference in Knoxville. I like the yearbook so much more this year, mostly because the evil seniors graduated and went on their merry ways, leaving me with a dedicated, creative, and hardworking staff. Rock on.

At some point this weekend I have to go to Borders to buy a $10 gift card for the student that won my original myth contest. Am I the coolest teacher ever or what? Can’t do that too much, though. 32K only goes so far, kids.

We read “The Cyclops” from the Odyssey today. They really liked it, I think. And trust me, they show it if they don’t like something. I forgot how funny that story is to read. We’re going to do “The Land of the Dead” and “The Cattle of the Sun God” (or “Lotus Eaters”… can’t remember what I picked), then we’re watching the movie. Great adaptation, I think. Oh! And I got Romeo and Juliet back! I talked to the 10th grade teacher about it today, and she agreed that it was best to switch back, because every time someone transfers in sophopmore year, they’ve already read R&J. So now we’re back on track with the texts and the rest of the state. Cool-e-o.

One day we will be unpacked. That day will be glorious.

I had something to say, and now it’s gone. I hate that.

We watched United 93 last night. Good, good movie, but so freaking sad. They tried so hard. It makes me want to cry again just thinking about it. I remember that morning like it was yesterday (as I’m sure almost everyone does). The whole time we were watching the movie, I was re-living that day as I saw it. It was nice for everyone to not be assholes to each other for those couple of weeks. ::sigh::

The hubby is at work, and I promised I would put my clothes away, so off I go.