Biggest excuse: my computer died. And it died slowly....losing features bit by bit. Each day I'd say to myself "well, I can live without that part of my computer..."....until it finally just wouldn't turn on. It would sit and think. It took about 4 days of it sitting and thinking for me to finally admit I needed a new computer.
I hate technology. I really do. I think it's cool, but it scares me and I'm not good with it. My smartphone is the extent of my knowledge and even then, I know there are a lot of features on it I don't use. Luckily, a coworker had just bought a laptop and told me about it - it was simple, big screen, and most importantly - cheap.
So, I headed off to Best Buy with the SKU #. Had to order the computer as it was not stocked in the store. Although they said I'd receive it in a few days, it was over a week as it came to the store on Black Friday.
Then came the internet. I have not paid for internet in about 5 years, instead using the unlimited data package on my phone and tethering my phone to my computer. I estimate I've saved roughly $1000-$1500 over the years by using what I already have. I'm not about to pay for internet now. But, upon looking at the computer, I was utterly lost. Have you seen Windows 8?
So, after 2 days of trying to figure out my phone and sending emails to the tethering app tech support, I called Comcast. And what did Comcast tell me? My house isn't on their service list. In fact, after looking outside of my house and in each room, there is not a single cable coming out of the wall. Who doesn't have cable? (Other than me of course) But yes, Comcast said they'd have to do a survey, and they'd get back to me in a week if they could even put cable internet here. A WEEK!?!?
I was *this close* to taking my laptop to Starbucks, buying a ridiculously overpriced drink, and using their Wi-Fi for a couple of hours.
Now, I could be doing all this internet stuff on my phone. But have you tried to look up plane tickets on your phone? Do financial transactions, etc? I didn't like it.
After I had a minor meltdown and lamenting to Atticus how much I hate technology, I took a deep breath and looked at my tethering app again, and then realized there was a button on there that took me step by step through the installation process. So, starting from scratch, I re-did everything. AND IT FINALLY WORKED. I have internet!!!!!!!
That was a long and boring story, so here is a picture to distract you....
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| Atticus Thanksgiving morning. He was in dog-heaven with all the attention he was getting. |
Although this is not an excuse, because I've only used it once, I finally bought a TV. It was brand new, but I bought it from the brother of a friend, because apparently this brother bought a 65inch TV and it came with a free 20 inch TV. So, I scored the 20 inch TV, and was gifted an old DVD player. Score!
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| Isn't it pretty? |
And last excuse. I have a new person in my life. Well, he's been there for awhile, but I'm just telling you about him now, so he's new. I'll tell you about him some day. Just not today.
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| It takes 3 of us to cook. One cook, one picture taker, and one dog getting in the way looking for things to fall on the floor. |
~ Mitch Albom
