Stuff

Now that Aaron's blog list thingy seems to be a bit on the blink (is it just me?) I have reverted to the old-fashioned way of clicking my way down the favorites list. I kind of forgot how much fun the anticipation can be. Did they update? Yes? No? What will it be? YES!!!!!! (or the opposite). My favorite posts this time through had to be KJ's and Brandon's. Good job, guys:)

Last night was PTF (Parent Teacher Fellowship) meeting at school, which means I spent the entire day on the island. Five of us teachers went out to eat, and we got this waiter with zero sense of humor beyond calling us all "dear." Unfortunately I didn't pick up on the fact that he had no sense of humor until it was a bit too late.
Me: Can we get separate checks?
Him: No. (Instantly, and with a terribly straight face)
Me: (Knowing that people who say "no" that quickly and solemnly, without any pity, are always joking) Hahahaha, PLEASE?!
Him: No. We don't do that.
Me: Oh. (Embarrassed attempts at covering up the fact that he ought to have been joking)

While dining, the five of us, somehow, got onto the subject of background checks for teaching. It turns out that two of the group had never had to have them done! Then one of the teachers observed that the three of us who'd had to have them lived off the island! I'm telling you, this island mentality is uncanny... All those from off the island are instantly suspect! :)

Lastly, if anyone didn't see John L's comment on my Excelsior poem post, check it out - it's oh so funny!