Back in 2004 my wonderful husband bought me my first laptop in the hopes that I would write the first of many bestsellers on it and he could retire early and become my manager.
He's a dreamer, that one.
Over a year ago the screen died on the laptop. Just died for no reason, but the computer was still running.
My husband said we should just get a new one but I didn't want to buy a new one. I hadn't made any money using this one yet!
So, being the cheap-o broad that I am I
It effectively turned my laptop into a giant desktop PC but who was I to complain? It was still working.
But, I was chained...tethered...leashed. Laptops are supposed to be portable.
Long story short...too late...we invested in a new laptop just a few days ago. It was time. Things were flashing red. Things were slower than slow. Things were having issues.
So, I am now the proud owner of a brand new, faster than a speeding bullet, laptop.
I am hoping it is going to bring me some good luck with it. I would really like to use this one to bring in some extra bucks!
One thing I will have to get used to is working on Word 2010. I have been writing on Word 2003 all this time. Everything looks different, exciting and shiny, but different.
11 comments:
Congratulations on the new laptop! I hope you enjoy breaking it in.
My daughter loves Word 2010. I bet you will too, as soon as you see all that you can do with it.
Best of everything on your new laptop.
Congratulations on your new laptop!
I signed up for the A-Z Blogging Challenge (number 472) and saw your name on the list so I just stopped by to check out your blog and say "Hi". I look forward to reading your "alphabet" posts in April.
Congrats on the new laptop. I use a laptop, but keep it plugged in all the time, so it kind of defeats the purpose. LOL!
Murees - Thank you. It's been fun so far. I am really looking forward to the nice weather when I can bring it out on the porch again.
Mary - I hope so. I need to spend some time just looking around before I start on anything. Thanks for coming by.
Gail - Welcome Gail. Thank you. I am very excited about April's challenge. Are you making a list or will you just wing it? Thanks for stopping in.
Kristin - Set yourself free! Unless your battery doesn't last long. That happens too after a while. Have a good day!
Don't think of it as wasted time or expense. It's all part of the process. Think of yourself as an apprentice. You'll get there, girlfriend! Keep writing!!
I love getting a new computer. Wishing you lots of luck with it and hoping that bestseller comes from the keyboard.
Liz - I will. I am! Really! Thank you!
Rebecca - It was like Christmas in March! Thanks. I hope so too!
Laptops make so many things possible :) Best of luck!
Sarah Allen
(my creative writing blog)
Sarah - It is awesome super cool. Thanks for coming to visit!
I got my laptop a year ago, although it has word 2007 it's not much different than 2010 and like you, after working on word 2003 for so long it took a while to get the hang of it. Maybe it's just me I have a really hard time with anything new when it come to computers... Good luck! New things can get those creative juices flowing.
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