End of the Weekend...and a sick computer

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Seems that somehow the backlight on the monitor wiggled loose...and I ended up having to have it sent to HP for repairs. I sure am glad Nick's laptop is okay but I sure hate that this happened at all. Hopefully this will be the last and only problem I have. Weirdly, the store where we bought our computers is closing--a month and a week after opening. Brand new, but already Circuit City has decided that they are losing too much. Heck they built it out in the middle of nowhere and it isn't even listed on the website--I found it by accident! Nuts. But there you go--sign of the economic times.

Fortunately, I have my son's laptop--though it is a bit glitchy in that it does not hold onto the adaptor plug correctly (a problem with that model--a crack develops in the casing that holds the plug in, so it wiggles free which makes a weird sign come up about not being able to detect type of adaptor...). But I have it settled now to where it isn't wiggling free constantly. I'll get by a week or two. I have Word 2007 loaded up, and all my writing stuff transferred over...and I am tired of this day and want to just go to bed. Nevermind that it is only 7:30...it's been an emotional weekend, far harder than I thought to be parted, albeit temporarily, from Nick. Love hurts sometime, though I wouldn't give it up for anything.

It was a rough day though--everywhere I went today, I thought of when Nick and I were there. I kept seeing little reminders... Everywhere. Nick was asleep most of my afternoon, having arrived back in Germany after getting no sleep at all on the plane, so I was way too alone with my thoughts. I know we'll get back to it being easier than it is now, but the parting is just more keenly felt this time. Much more keenly felt.

So I am about to call it a day, curl up in bed with Nick's dog, and read something cheerful like The Longest Walk by Stephen King. I've got a thunderstorm going on itunes as I can't bear the silence.

C, curling up with a book and Nick's blankie (man, this thing is nice! I spoiled him!)

Comments

[sartorias.livejournal.com]

Argh, those little reminders everywhere...yeah. Curl up with something nice to read!

[dazzababe.livejournal.com]

Wow, that's weird. I knew Circuit City was closing stores, but seriously, 5 weeks? Then again, right by my parents' house, we had a Wiz that was open for less than a year after announcing they were going to open for two. (P.S. Next time, you should go to Best Buy.)

re: Stephen King. Do you mean The Long Walk, one of the Bachman books?

[paragraphs.livejournal.com]

Yes, Bachman, though the copy I have is one of those recent ones, so it says King on it.

Yup, five weeks!!!!

Did you figure out what to do for Nano? I saw your post. I am starting tomorrow...I just needed this weekend. And having to deal with my brand new computer going kaput--NOT amused at that one at all.

I'm writing YA fantasy. Crazy. :) Except I have one of the coolest YA fantasy authors around on my flist...kinda reassuring, that. LOL.

[dazzababe.livejournal.com]

I've had it in mind for weeks, actually. Well, the basic plot and characters anyway...I'm not sure how it's going to be laid out or what direction it's going to take. Hell, I don't even have a band name for my OMC's band.

Not sure how successful it's going to be, but I want to give it a go just for writing's sake.

What brand of computer is it?

The Long Walk is IMO one of the most fucked-up books I've ever read. Have you read it before? I waneted to ask your opinion on it but I don't want to spoil you in the process.

[paragraphs.livejournal.com]

It is an HP Pavillion dv6000 series...6910us. Yeah. That's it. I love it--it is a screamer, but...yeah, something happened to the light inside the monitor part. Argh! Thank heavens I have this cranky backup. Long as it is hooked up to peripherals, it is fine.

Give it a go! I love musicians... Mine have done great. LOL.

Grin... Nick loves this book, but I believe the whacked psychological craziness appeals to him, being a psychologist and all. I do know how it ends, or rather guess that Garraty wins...kinda reminds me of the Lottery scenario. I'm already wondering why in the hell these people view this as a great thing. The Major creeps me out. Not too far in yet, not sure when I will finish it either. I haven't got too much reading time these days now that I dont' take lunches at work--I prefer to leave earlier.

[dazzababe.livejournal.com]

I don't find it too similar to The Lottery (the sadist in me just loved how that story turned out, lol). With the end, I'm wondering if Garraty lives happily ever after (probably not, it is King), goes insane, kills himself afterward, or all of the above. The Major is creepy...actually that whole premise is creepy.

I looooove musicians, I've been such a groupie since way before my SG days. I didn't think I would still want to chase bands at 40, but since I broke up with my last ex (yes, a musician, they all are), I'm lusting after them more than ever. Go dig back in my LJ to see where inspiration is coming from. :)

[immora.livejournal.com]

*snugglewugglewoowoo*