Jobless With Benifits!

So as some of you may know, I am no longer working. I am taking some time off. Which means I am not only jobless but I was going to lose my laptop. My county gives us a laptop to do "school" work on. I did a lot of school work on it. I also did a lot of other work on it. I did not want to loose anything I have already created on it. so I decided to get a new laptop. Not to mention, Sean is using the home computer for work all the time. So I decided to get a new laptop.
I LOVE the Mac! It takes a little to get used to but it so much easier to use then a PC. Especially for those of us who are not computer people. I do what I do and play a little. Not to mention all my school projects are on a ibook (Mac). So I needed to get a Mac.
Sean and I looked at what I needed and what I could get. And decided to get the MacBook with added memory.
We went to the Apple store to see if they had any deals going on. After all Father's day is a good time to see sales. We knew from online what the prices were. No sales in the store.
Dang Nab! Oh well, let's take the plunge and get one. I went right up to the register said this is what I want and the guy was just a little taken back. "Well, who was helping you?"
"No one!"
"Uh! Do you have any questions?"
"No," I said flatly, "I know what I want."
So he reluctantly said he would help.
He went got my laptop and in the process of getting all that information and crap he found out I was a teacher and I got the "educator discount."
Cool Beans!
Then after about $300+ in discounts the sales guy looks at me and said, "B/c you are a teacher, you qualify for the free ipod."
Holy cow!
I have wanted and ipod forever! I asked for one for Christmas one year, I got a digital camera instead. My sister and sister (should be) in-law Dr. M. both got one. The quote from my mom was, "You need a camera more than music." *roll eyes*
I was a single mom at the time I could not justify buying such an expensive toy, for myself. I was already looking at cameras. BUT...
The next year I asked for one, did not get it. My Brother did.
I have asked for one every year after. (4 years now)
When I started really dating Sean he almost bought me one. I told him not to bother, I really wanted one but it sorta left a bad taste in my mouth and I was not going to let him do it.
Sean got me a Chocolate phone that plays music instead. I needed a new phone and it was like an ipod. he is so sweet. By the way, if you have not seen the last post; I have lost that phone!
Anyway, back to my story. When the guy asked me if I wanted the free ipod. I almost yelled "Hell Yes!" I think I kinda freaked the guy out.
So not only did I get a new laptop, I got a new video ipod! whoo-who! You go! And all of tis happened b/c I was a teacher! HAHAHAHAHA! I am glad I did it when I did. I got to use a helluva discount and get a $250 ipod for $50. (I up graded a little)
I just had to share my happy story! After all, if you wondering what I am doing all the time I most likely playing with my new toys or sitting on the beach relaxing. (not really, I am yelling at Mr. A to keep his cast out of the water.)