April 2, 2008

I have almost forgotten what it was like, being able to go on the internet at home. Last July when I got a divorce, I gave my ex the new computer because he is self employed. So I took the 1999 Dell that we bought brand new and had been relegated to the kids' computer. But between the time it had been disconnected at one house and connected at the other, it had totally fritzed out. It had never been the same since a virus infected it two years ago Christmas, and a computer tech friend had to practically start from scratch to get it up and going. After looking at all the alternatives, used computers and having it repaired again, I decided to not throw good money after bad and would wait until I got my tax return. It wasn't so bad for me to wait, I have internet access at school, but it was especially hard for my daughter who had to do homework and email at either her dad's, my parents', or the library. Last week I ordered my new Dell. It was the most expensive thing I have ever ordered over the internet and clicking on that 'complete purchase' button made my stomach knot up. But it arrived Monday at school safe and sound, and my daughter set it up Monday night. I picked up the self-install kit from the cable company yesterday, but there seems to be something wrong with the new modem they gave us and we will have to trade it out. But we're almost there. Soon I will once again be able to go 'Google' something when I think about it, instead of making a list of things to do online at work. I'm almost back to the 21st Century. Now I just need to get a new cell phone!

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