To my frequent readers, the following statement will not come as much of a surprise: I love television. Good television, bad television. Reality television, dramas, the occasional comedy. I love it all.
Television is one of the many reasons that I found myself this morning looking forward to the week ahead.
I used to (and still do) look forward to the weekend. Who doesn’t? Two days off from work to do with whatever you like. However, if you don’t also look forward to the WEEK, doesn’t it seem like you’re wasting your life?
Here’s why I’m looking forward to the week ahead:
Monday: Writing Days in school and “How I Met Your Mother” on television. On Mondays, my school has an Anchor Day where I see all five of my classes in one day. On Anchor Days, my students spend their time on personal writing; they can write about whatever they want, however they want. And so can I. Hence the reason that it’s 1:49pm and I’m catching up on my blog. It’s calming, and peaceful, and I love it. After school, I look forward to “How I Met Your Mother,” despite the fact that tonight’s is a repeat and most consider the show to have jumped the shark (who IS the mother already, DAMMIT?). Because tonight’s episode is a repeat, I will most likely watch multiple episodes of “Justified.” Trying to play catch-up before season 3 starts.
Tuesday: Trivia with Devil’s Hula Hoop. A few months ago, my friend Meghan invited me to come and play trivia at a bar with some of her work colleagues. Apparently it was an “audition;” they take their trivia very seriously. When the matching round came up, the category was types of poetry and their forms. Hello? English teacher! I rocked it, and was “allowed” to continue playing. Fast forward to December, and our team, Devil’s Hula Hoop won the season and was invited to play in the tournament of champions on January 29th. Yes, there will be media coverage. This Tuesday I also get to meet with my trainer. BONUS.
Wednesday: Humanities Post-Holiday Blues Hump Day Happy Hour, followed by viewing of “The Artist.” Yes, we’re going out on a Wednesday. Because that’s how we roll.
Thursday: Yoga at 6. “Vampire Diaries” at 8. Catching up on “Revenge” at 9. That’s right. “Vampire Diaries.” Damon is my boyfriend, and he’s too busy plotting how to kill Claus to hang out most days, so Thursday is the only time we get to see each other. No, I have not had a psychotic break.
Friday: Legitimate excuse to listen to this song:
Plus it’s a Red Day. Plus I leave for New York to spend the weekend with LJ.
It’s a packed week, but with something to look forward to every day, I didn’t really mind coming to work. Plus I still have Starbucks gift cards to work my way through. If every day started with a triple grande skinny hazelnut latte, who wouldn’t be in a good mood?
How do you do it? You fit so much life into your week! I love it! And I want some!