You Trendsetter, You!

Last year my big "thing" I got into was feng shui, and I set up my classroom according to feng shui principles (pretty much). As others at the school found out about this, they too began to get into feng shui (jumping on the feng shui bandwagon, so to speak...).

Now, I'm setting a new trend that seems to be catching on. Last spring I bought this cheap little beaded necklace that my ID card and keys could attach to, and I could wear it around my neck. I was made of vibrantly colored wooden beads in pink, green, yellow, orange, and blue. I got it from the Dollar Etc. store near my house, and it cost all of $1.40. At the end of the year I gave one to both of my teammates. I like it, as the brightly colored beads are perfect for elementary school.

So, this year we are starting up again, and we met as a staff last Wednesday and Thursday. My two ex-teammates and I were all wearing our beaded necklaces. During the meeting, one of the 4th grade teachers whispered to me, asking me where I got it, and how come so many people were wearing one. I explained, and asked her if she wanted me to pick one up for her, too. She did. One of her teammates overheard, and said, "I want one too!"

On my way home today from doing errands I stopped at the Dollar Etc. store and bought 4 more for the 4th grade team, and I think the 3rd grade team is eyeing them as well.

I should buy them and sell them for twice as much!