The Front Porch

[twcfan68]

They may look pretty but... *sneezes 5 consecutive times* >_<

And Aaron, make the most of the time you have left of high school. I am this year after being motivated to join the morning show TV production staff by my friend and can't believe I didn't do this sooner.

Those trees are gorgeous, but highly irritating to my sinuses. And, Aaron, I know this is easier said then done, but I would try to enjoy the years while you're still young in high school. It wasn't exactly the best years of my life, but those years flew by regardless of whether I was having fun or not.

Whoa, what do you mean? Were you invited to work behind the scenes on a T.V. show by your friend, is that what you meant? That's awesome if that's true! 

[wxntrafficfan]

lol guys, my mom and I also saw the same kind of tree near Haslett on my way home from school... and she thought it looked like snow as well

Mike and Christina, I've just been having a few problems with some students, and I don't know if I want to keep trying to talk to people.

But anyways Christina, allow me to get you up to speed. Haslett High School (where I go to school), has it's own TV station, which is amongst the best school-run TV channels in the country (don't listen to what Mike says... j/k ). It broadcasts it's own feed through Comcast on Channel 22 for viewers of 22842... in Haslett, the E.L., and select areas in Okemos. Usually once a week, one group of students puts together a news-ish broadcast. It consists of a mix of programs we film and put together on editing software, and live on-air anchor segments. Other students man the control room and cameras, etc. There are 4 groups of students, with about 24 students in all. You have to take a TV Media Issues class (which I am this semester), and also do a remote shoot. This is where you go to a performance, play, etc, and man a camera filming it. It also involves an application. I had to type a 3 page essay, get 2 people to look it over and revise it, and I also had to ask 3 teachers for letters of recommendation. After about a month, Mr. Town (the director, if you will, of the Vision program), posted the list of 24 or so students that got on for next year, and I was amongst them!

[Mike M]

Whoa, what do you mean? Were you invited to work behind the scenes on a T.V. show by your friend, is that what you meant? That's awesome if that's true! 

lol yep, I have a friend who has similar issues and interests I have and he and I came up with the idea of doing the weather for the school's morning show. It's a lot of fun working there instead of just sitting in my homeroom doing nothing.

[TWCToday]

Thank you, Aaron. I'm feeling a lot better now. It was a pretty unpleasant 12 hours, but I'm finally feeling less nauseous.  This year has been tough too, but I'm almost through it. (At least I'm almost through the school part, anyway.)

Wow, a freeze watch? I forgot what it's like to be cold, as highs where I am have been in the 80s for almost a month now. I sort of want Fall to come back already.

Glad you are feeling better

[Anistorm]

I know it's a last minute notice, but I'm going to visit my hometown and HOLLYWOOD (!) this weekend instead of next week. My mom thinks we should get away for the weekend, not only because of what just happened to my older sister (I won't say since this is a personal matter), and the stress I've been having all week. I'll be able to pop up at times Saturday and Sunday. I just want to relieve all the stress I've been having with school and family issues.

[Localonthe8s]

We're all just waiting for summer. But at this point, due to an extensive list of personal issues, I don't know if I want to make the most of the time I have left in high school (questioning whether it's worth it or not), or just get through it.

Also, anyone up for some blossoming trees? I took this pic from my second story deck right next to my room

To be completely honest, the first thought that came to me when I saw this picture....... was snow. 

My exact thoughts as well..the leaves look all white

[wxntrafficfan]

My exact thoughts as well..the leaves look all white

They're tree blossoms... the leaves on those trees haven't come out much yet

[Localonthe8s]

Text messaging is the best thing ever invented. ^_^

[TWCToday]

Text messaging is the best thing ever invented. ^_^

Funny, I was talking about txt messaging earlier today with a friend. Thank god for plans. I remember paying like $.50 when it first came out or something ridiculous like that

[Localonthe8s]

Text messaging is the best thing ever invented. ^_^

Funny, I was talking about txt messaging earlier today with a friend. Thank god for plans. I remember paying like $.50 when it first came out or something ridiculous like that

I pay .25 $ for each message since most of the plans require you to subscribe to a specific calling plan along with text messaging.

[wxntrafficfan]

Unlimited texting for $15 a month here
I don't use it much though.

[wxmediafan]

I was thinking the tree blossums were frost..

I have unlimited text and pics (don't use pics too much) for $5 per month.  Love it!

[Localonthe8s]

I was thinking the tree blossums were frost..

I have unlimited text and pics (don't use pics too much) for $5 per month.  Love it!

Wow that cheap? What company is it from?

[Zach]

So I'm going through my YT friends list, and come across this channel and it says "This channel is not available".

[Mike M]

I pay .25 $ for each message since most of the plans require you to subscribe to a specific calling plan along with text messaging.

I switched to a plan recently that included unlimited texting and 700 minutes. I don't text all that much other than to my parents. Curious what is your cell phone carrier?