For those of you who do not own a TV or have been in a monastery the past couple months...the iPhone came out today. Of course, being the tech geek that he is...Mike had to have one. So Wednesday afternoon, we drove around to see who would have it and how many units they would carry. One of the two places we went to already had a guy camping out. I was convinced Mike was not going to get a phone because he was only willing to wait a couple hours. So 2pm Friday, Mike made his way to the AT&T store on Beach Blvd. I was not waiting in the sun with him so I went to get my hair done. Three hours later, that's how long it takes to get highlights and a cut from my hairstylist, I called Mike to find out he was number 26 in line.

Mike then proceeded to tell me about his friend Nate, http://www.betanews.com/article/Ashburn_ATT_Store_Leaves_Dozens_iPhoneless/1183180359, who waited in line to find the store only had 15 phones to sell. Nate along with many other pissed off Apple fans made their way to the Apple store where they were greeted with open arms to the phone and entertainment.

This is insane, not only were there people camping out for this phone, there were people willing to pay thousands of dollars to have this phone. The second guy in line sold his spot for $850. That meant the guy who bought his spot paid $850 for the spot and then $599 for the phone. Another guy sold his spot on Craigs list and was holding a sign for the guy to get in line in his place. Is it that important to be one of the first people to get this phone?!

In conclusion, Mike did get his phone. It is pretty impressive, although I think I'll wait a while till (1) my contract with Verizon is up, (2) the price of the phone goes down ($499, $599), (3) its faster and has more memory and (4) apple works out any kinks it may have. But for anyone who has the money and likes Macs, this is definitely an innovative phone that does not affect your monthy fee (too much).

New Phone!

I am looking for a new phone. Now this is the situation. I need a PDA badly. If any of you have tried to make plans with me recently, you will know I have been horrible at keeping all my engagements in order. So, with summer school, weddings, vacations, and lesson planning for Western I need to get myself organized. I have verizon and it would cost me an arm and a leg to pay out of my contract and get the new iphone. I plan on buying a new phone on ebay and then transfer everything to it. Then pay an extra $40 a month for internet. So I need help picking a phone. I'm thinking the Verizon Palm Treo is my best bet. Thoughts anyone? Blackberry? Q? Which one is the best? If you have one of these phones with Verizon please give me some input, or if you have heard anything regarding these phones please let me know. I plan on buying the new phone sometime this week or else I may go crazy. Thanks in advance!

Back to School

Today was the first day of summer school, for the Master's Program. Oh Eileen, what have we got ourselves into! I thought this was vacation for us. Man, now I have to learn how to study for Midterms and Finals again! Geesh. Do I know how to do that? Wish me luck.

I have turned in my last official assignment for the credential program. Could everyone raise a glass and join my in toasting my success?! But really you have no idea how relieved I am to know that I do not have to put any more work into my credential. Now I just have to look forward to a new set of classes for my Masters. But this degree...these classes...will result in a graduation where I will wear one of those cool hoods. I'm looking forward to that. So, tonight I am enjoying a glass of vino, watching the Ducks beat the Senators, and watching the Angels kick some butt on the diamond. And tomorrow, I will celebrate by going to the Padre vd. Dodgers game in SD with my girl, Kana, and Mike's boy, Shane. This week will be out of control. After a rockin' time at the game, I get to enjoy a Q & A parent night session where I will be the Master of Ceremony. Thursday I will be making a speech at our "Recognition" ceremony. Man, I'm going to need the weekend to rest and unwind from my week of celebration. Thank you to all who have helped me get this far, without you I would have had a nervous breakdown by now.

Thank you to Mike for supporting me and helping me get through this rough year and a half.

Thank you to Eileen and Tuyen - those who gave me the support to avoid overload and breakdown.

Thank you Mom for helping out whenever you could.

Thank you Kayla, for being a stress relief. You can always make me laugh.

And thank you to all my friends who were there for me to hear me rant and rave even though you had no idea what I was talking about.

I love you all. Now, its time to support me during my Master's program and BTSA.