The Day The Computer Died

I come to you courtesy of Trasheka's lap top. You see, last week as I turned on my computer to bring you all up to day on how the bug's first week of school went, the computer screen went black and three words popped up on the screen YOU MUST REBOOT.


"What the f$&%!", and yes, those were my exact words, I was just on this d*@# computer yesterday and everything was fine. But apparently on Friday, my computer finally decided that enough was enough. After almost 8 years of supporting military man through graduate school, (by the way, it was still supporting him as of last week,) over 700 pictures downloaded of the bug, emails, web surfing, and most importantly blogging it finally kicked the bucket.

Let's face it, our desktop was a dinosaur and it was time to be replaced. Approximately 3 months ago, sensing that our computer was on its last leg, I approached Military Man about looking into purchasing a new computer. "Why do we need a computer?" he asked, "The one we have works just fine." Now is probably a good time to explain how Military Man is about finances and spending money. In a nutshell, you spend money on what you need, food, water, power, gasoline, mortgage, car note, the rest goes into savings. You do not spend your money on frivolous stuff such as new computers or god forbid, a family vacation. The last vacation we took was 6 years ago, and that was our honeymoon. I know pretty sad, but I digress. Back to the computer issue...

So over 3 months ago, Military Man in his infinite Military Man wisdom, refused to acknowledge that it was time for a new computer. I tried every angle I could think of to convince him that looking into a new computer was probably a really good idea. Military Man would not listen. As long as our dinosaur of a computer was operating, there was no need to look into purchasing a new one.

And then last Friday, just as the computer died, I received more devastating news, repairs on my car (which also could have been avoided if Military Man had just listened to me when I told him that my car was making a horrendous metal rubbing upon metal sound) was going to cost close to $1000 dollars. So the choice was clear, spend the money on a new computer or get the repairs on the car. The car won.

So now, thanks to my dear friend Trasheka, I am able to bring you the latest tale as to why I have not been blogging lately. It seems like the last two months if it has not been one thing it has been another. Quite frustrating if you ask me. So, I am looking for recommendations on computers. Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Granted, considering that I do not have easy access to a computer, I don't know when I will be able to read your comments, but I appreciate anything you have to say.

On to another subject, right now as I am bringing you the latest drama that has been occurring in my life, Trasheka is surfing the porn station in our hotel room (double beds people, get your minds out of the gutter). It is a debate between "Slam It In" or "Buxom Rod Riders," we can't stop laughing at the titles. I'll let you know what we decide. Until next time.