I knew it would happen eventually. I’ve been suspicious of computers and the Internet and all of that business ever since my parents got dial up when I was in junior high, thus tying up the phone line and discouraging the boys who I KNOW were trying desperately to reach me. MOM.
So, anyway, remember my computer drama from yesterday? Well, today it happened again. Except it stayed stuck for a little longer, and I was supposed to be writing something that needed to be about 1,000 words, and let me tell you how long it takes to write 1,000 words – which is a lot of letters, you know – when your important button is stuck down. It takes a LONG TIME.
And also, would someone who knows things please tell me what this important button is called? Because I’m going to need to know for my 6:20 appointment tonight at the Genius Bar. Which, by the way, is a whole different issue, because, I don’t know if anyone realizes this, but those people? They’re not geniuses. I know how to reboot a computer, which is pretty much the only thing they ever do, and I am certainly not a genius (although that pizza was really something).
Did I mention that after my important button popped back up, a CD got stuck in my disk drive and won’t come out? Or that my computer spontaneously shuts off when it’s not plugged in, which kind of defeats the purpose of having a laptop?
Or – and this is the part you might actually care about – my Chris’s camera broke?
That’s right. For some reason, it is displaying the “built in memory full” and “no image or sound” messages at the exact same time. So I can’t take pictures, because the memory is full, but I can’t upload pictures, because there aren’t any on the camera.
My head is spinning. Do you think the Geniuses can fix a Pentax?
I lost one picture, of some figs I had this morning, but luckily – correct me if I’m wrong – I think you’ve seen them before. And then I got lunch with my blackberry:
This is a hummus, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, and mushroom sandwich and some potatoes left over from last night. Chris accused me of making extra so I could eat them today, and I told him he was absolutely wrong. He wins.
I’m sorry to hear about your evil computer problems… however I got an email this morning that Vitalicious is coming out with chocolate fig vitatop muffings (100 cals each w/ tons of fiber) and I thought of you instantly… I think you may have started a movement
On you cd drive there should be a little hole by the open button.. if you stick a pin or end of a paper clip or something in that hole it should pop the thing open. As for the important button.. I don’t know what button you’re talking about!
I got quite a few searches for other peoples’ blogs too– I have no idea why someone typing in “Ruby Red Vegan”, for example, would get to MY blog… but then again, I hav no idea why someone searching for chocolate meatballs would get to my blog either!
Your first paragraph in this post made me laugh out loud… I remember when WE first got dial-up– ugh, what a hassle. My sister would want to use the computer, I’d want to use the phone, my dad would want us to get off so we would stop costing so much money… things have come a long way since then!
It should be right next to the button to open the cd drive, I swear! Unless you have a mac… then I have no idea…
Oh no!! I hope that your computer fully cooperates soon!! Technology: gotta love it, gotta hate it.
Uggg, there is nothing like computer problems to feel so utterly helpless! At least you have your blackberry!
Aaahh, the genius bar – last time I was there I was greeted my a genius in a utili-kilt who said, “What’s crack-a-lackin’?”
Good luck!
I can relate with you on the computer issues. Yesterday, when I got back from class, mine wouldn’t turn on! Cue freak out. I ended up having to call Apple, who were able to help me fix it in about 2 minutes. Who knew that holding down the power button for several seconds without the battery in and not connected to the charger would do anything? But it worked! Yay! I’m just glad I’m still under protection plan coverage!
I think Apple deliberately designs their batteries to stop working shortly after you buy them, it seems like everyone I’ve ever asked about it has an issue with short battery life! I’m lucky if I get 3 minutes if I’m not plugged in.. grr. I agree, having to have a laptop constantly plugged in completely defeats the purpose!
I feel your pain
I can turn my computer on, but that’s about me. Me blogging is pretty much the most impressive computer thing I’ve ever done. And figs…..hmm…..figs….. I don’t think I’ve ever seen you eat these……..
Lindz –
Hmm…chocolate fig. I’m interested. I kind of think chocolate is good just as chocolate, but I would definitely give it a try. Thanks for the tip.
CCV –
I know. Chris had a search on his blog that was “itchy bum.” Go figure.
Chandra –
It’s a mac. But I very much appreciate your efforts!!
VeggieGirl –
We are back on track.
Karen –
I know. The blackberry, I’m sure, will be the next to go.
Meg –
Yeah, those people are interesting.
Sonja –
I think they do too – because batteries aren’t really covered by the apple care thing after a certain number of charges. Luckily I was under that number I guess.
Linds –
I would never eat a fig.