Finally!!!

This is how I really feel about my old computer!!!

A week and a half ago, I received a call.

13-year-old daughter:  "Mama, somethings going on with the computer, AGAIN."

Me:  "What's happening?"

13 y-o:  "I don't know, but I can't do anything. It's just... you'll see. But Mama, how am I going to type my homework?"

I gave a big sigh, and wanted to pound my head!

The computer wouldn't do anything! I couldn't even start it from safe mode. I was so frustrated! I thought about taking it to the computer doctor, yet again. I even called them.

In the past year, I've spent a boat load of money fixing that computer. Mr. Husband often reminded me, I could have had a new one. We've paid $200 here, $150 there, and not just once or twice, reviving, resuscitating, and putting it on life support. The exact number of times, I care NOT to share. That's just the past YEAR, and doesn't include the past few years. Seriously, I could have had two computers!

Thirteen y-o daughter reminded me, just how old that computer is. We've had it for more than 8 years. It's time for that computer to be laid to rest!

Saturday, Mr. Husband took me to buy a brand spanking new computer! I did the new computer dance in the store, and embarrassed my kids. But hey, I was excited. Right now, I am writing this blog from, *singing* 'my new com-puuuuuu-teeer!'

Thanks Mr. Husband, you rock!

Now, I'm in the process of planning a befitting service and burial for my beloved friend. Notices of the service is forthcoming. We hope you can attend.

Crash... Burn... Die!

Recently, I've had to give serious consideration about adding an additional computer to our household. Four of my children, and I have shared one computer for a while.

Things can get really hairy, when one of them wants to use the computer. I've heard, "It's still my turn," "I have homework to do." "You've been on way too long," and "Ma... he's just on Facebook, and I need it!"

Last week talking with Angela, of Hanging With Mrs. Cooper, we discussed my need for a new computer, and Mac vs. PC. I had just gotten my computer back the week before, from the computer doctor, it had a few viruses. Seriously, that's what he calls himself.

On Friday, after being on the computer all of 8 minutes, I started smelling something. I thought it smelled like electricity, but resigned it to be Baby girl in the kitchen. I soon came to realize, it.was.my.computer. I turned it off, really fast.

Later, turning it on again, it started to smell like it was burning... and it gave up the ghost. I was devastated! I wanted to cry, but didn't want my family to see me. I have documents, and pictures... my life is on that computer!

Without warning I'm having to buy a new computer. I don't just want any computer, but one that does it all! Actually I need two, a desktop, and a laptop! What I want in a computer:

~A camera, so I can Skype, and Vlog.

~Video software. I want to be able load video without using all my space, edit clips, and load to Youtube.

~Run several applications at the same time.

And that's just getting started. I need help, MAJOR help!

Services for my Compaq PC are pending. I'd like to thank you, for your condolences in advance.