I had a list of things to do today that was pretty long. Because there was no school tomorrow or Friday, the kids were all in very good moods. Everyone was ready for a vacation. I began to get ready for my mini vacation as well. Typical for me, as soon as Apple announced the new iPhone 5S, I promised my old 5 to Jessi as an early birthday gift. After waiting a couple of weeks, I assumed the hoopla would be past and I could just walk into AT&T and get a new phone. Well, I was wrong. the 5S was no where to be found in Madison earlier this week. Ordering on line and waiting 2 weeks would be a disappointment for Jess. So when I mentioned my predicament to a student, they told me to call around everyday because the stores got shipments in randomly. Sure enough, they were right! I popped into AT&T while running errands after school and poor Balt had to wait an hour in the car for me while I got suited up. So I'm back to a black phone again! I got a pretty new floral cover to match (1/2 price) and I'm feeling very spoiled.
The way it usually works in our family of 5 iPhones, is Mama gets a new phone first and then she passes on the not so old one. I've gotten every up grade except the first 3G because I loved the classic so much more. I finally got into a 3GS and passed my classic on to Monika, who held on to it until Apple refused to support it anymore. I haven't had a black phone since my first 4, which I believe is the phone Jessi is using now. When Erika got her new 5, she passed on her 4S, which had been mine previously to her dad. Now I get to use Facetime with him when we talk on the phone! So today I moved into my 6th new iPhone, but Jessi will get my old one that looks brand new-- I took very good care of it. I'll give it to her in the box with all the new cords. It's hard to imagine life before iPhones 6 years ago or how anything else could replace it.
So after a very productive day, a wonderful autumn walk with Balt and new phone purchase, I got home, built a fire and warmed up some leftovers, and enjoyed a very nice evening. I've still got to go to work tomorrow, but it'll be meetings and department time. Then it's pack and prep for our trip in 2 days!!
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