Inner Geek Walking

Since I can't get a house right now I decided to get something else instead...a new computer! How was I able to do that since I've been unemployed and broke for months? Ahh, the beauty of credit. I was good though and didn't charge anything until after I received the official letter from the state confirming my job offer.

Ok, I didn't really NEEEED a new computer but I wanted to be able to write to DVD's. I could have purchased an external DVD writer and hooked it up to my laptop along with the external hard drive because I was running out of storage space...or just get a new laptop. So I did. I bought a Gateway 7405GX. It was the best value for what I wanted in a laptop and this time I made the wise choice to purchase the service plan. Normally I don't. I just bite my lip, void the warranty and do my own repairs. But not this time. These things are getting more complicated and I can't afford to make a mistake and damage my own computer.

The new addition to the family has a wide-screen display. Not by my choice but I'm getting used to it. It also has that bright-screen display. Everything is much clearer and crisper than on a traditional laptop screen. I haven't tried to write a DVD yet because I've been busy transferring and installing stuff on to the Gateway. As for the old one, I already have someone interested in buying it. That and my tax refund will pay off this purchase.

I also saw the cell phone of my dreams while I was at Best Buy. I MIGHT look into getting it and selling my trusty little HP Jornada. I mainly use my Jornada to synch it with my Outlook contacts and calendar along with a few games and to carry around some tunes. If I can do all that on this phone I will really consider getting it.

I asked my kidlet what she would like to do to her room to make it more to her liking since we won't be moving right away. I nixed painting the walls black and we came up with a plan to paint the walls off-white with some sort of black border. She wants new bedding, repaint the headboard and the mirror frame, black curtains...all easy changes to make.

For now I am thankful we have a nice house, good neighbors and wireless internet. I'm also thankful for my new job...which starts Monday!!!!!