Monday, October 17, 2011

New Toy

*GULP*

I just bought a new laptop. Shocked

I'm still reeling. The last new laptop that I bought was in 2002 or 3. When that one died, I was lucky enough to have one of my tutoring clients come to the rescue. He owns 6 different companies and just went into his IT department and picked one out for me. His sales staff gets upgraded laptops on a regular basis and the "old" ones get sold for discount prices, but he gave me mine as a gift, which I was endlessly grateful for.

But, I couldn't very well appeal to his generosity again, since the current laptop finally started showing signs of sputtering out. I've had it for a couple of years but keep in mind that it had already lived a complete life before it came into my hands. It was a get-me-through-the-need computer and lasted longer than I'd hoped it would, so I do appreciate the help at a time when I couldn't afford anything at all.

Now, I've had the luxury of waiting, studying, and saving for the laptop that I really wanted. Something specific to my needs and abilities. Something that I see making a prolonged journey with me. Something that will not be just the bare minimum.

I'm happy with my purchase. The next step is to have our family friend/computer geek do the honors by prepping the new toy with all the bells and whistles that I use. I'm not sure when that's going to happen as he lives in southern Orange County and I'm in northern Orange County (if you don't think that's far, you should know it's about an hour's drive from tip to tip and I'm at the tip that butts up against Los Angeles County).

I've been studying my options for months now, fully aware that my laptop had started to show signs of impending doom. So, now that the new one is in the trunk of my car, I just want to get it over with. But... patience is a virtue, and I must continue to work towards the goal in a calm and deliberate way.

Just think, kids, in a few days, if all goes well, I'll be able to see you all better on my larger screen. Mr. Green