August 5, 2004

  • I have a monitor!

    (And a great boss).

    So I'm back to my computing ways. Today, I was finally able to get to
    the computer store. They sell all sorts of used stuff, including
    off-lease monitors. I got this nice 17-inch Sony Trinitron for $39.
    It's a 1996, and it won't go above 1024x768, but you can't beat the
    price and it brings the computer back to life, and it's really quite a
    nice monitor. A new optical mouse completes the package. And although
    I'm currently sitting on the floor, while the monitor and keyboard sit
    on empty cardboard banana boxes, it sure is good to be back online.

    I mention my boss because he was nice enough to drive me to the
    computer store, hang around while I picked through the monitors, then
    drive me to two more stores so I could buy a mouse, then home with all
    of my new loot. This job may not pay worth a crap, but it sure is a
    friendly work environment. He's off to a wedding in Florida, so I'm on
    an extra-long weekend, since I don't work when he's not working. I
    guess it'll be a good opportunity to put in lots of hours on the
    apartment. There's a lot to do, as my wife and I are lamenting the
    cruddy shape the place is in at the moment.

    Anyhow, I'm too tired to write anything more, so that's it for now.
    I'll be easing my way back into my usual state of
    computer-connectedness, so hopefully I'll be around to visit your sites
    soon and catch up on what's been going on.

    Take care
    -J-

Comments (22)

  • Congrats on the computer   I'm glad you have a nice boss, makes all the difference.

  • it's good to hear from you ...

  • This is good news. I wonder if Crista will be around in the future? Please give her my regards.

  • Welcome back.  Good to hear from you.

  • Great news all the way around! 

  • I'm really glad you're back with us.
    Sure you can't make Ottawa the week of the 22nd?

  • Nice to see ya back:)  And yes very nice boss, had one like that years ago, made sure I always had lunch (long story:).

    I don't know how ya can go with only 4 or 5 hours of sleep.  I'd die.  I'm up till 3am often, but I don't have to wake for anything.  Ever get a nap in there in the evenings?  Maybe that might help.

  • Mmm ... udon is more Japanese, but I can see it used in Korean dishes since their cultures are so close. Personally, I'm not entirely that fond of Korean food. I've been spoiled on Malaysian and Japanese cooking!!! If anything, I think British cuisine has got to be the worst in the world. Fish and chips, bangers and mash??? And that's it? Crumpets and tea? I've been brought up in a world where English culture is prominent, however, if you think there's more to English food, please enlighten me. Cheers!

    Oh, and happy birthday to your monitor! :D

  • yee-ha!

  • Wow your boss does seem really nice. Super nice in fact. And good job on the computer. I couldn't have found a cheaper price.

  • Welcome back.  I'm already seeing a professional for schizophrena and anxiety.  I only have to bring my depression up at my next session.  I'm also taking zoloft for anxiety.  It doesn't seem to help with depression though.

  • wow i love that picture up there .

    i want to go to canada. is it fun?

    more fun than oklahoma i imagine.

  • That's a pretty decent deal for a monitor. Glad to hear you have a nice boss and are getting back in the swing of things. Best wishes.

  • Lucky you!

    ryn: Yup, I love those new Shopper's Drug Marts.. all fancy and stuff!

  • Thanks for the comment. Hope you get home soon. Best of luck! : ) WHitney.

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    thanks for the encouragement!! I It means alot!!

    abby

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  • i know! just a year left.

  • see you later

  • it's so nice to have internet access, isn't it?

  • totally...but it sucks tryin to find it

  • hiya!

    thanks for the support, i thought it was really sweet. i'm not sure when i can start pursuing it.... am preparing to start studying for my MBA and not sure how much free time i will have. i will try not to put it off for too long though. =) time flies and i dont' want to find myself twenty years later without having achieved my goal!!

    hope you keep dropping by (hehe, but i need to updated!)

    take care yah,
    alisha

  • good to hear you have a nice boss...a good work environment is very important...and congrats on the new computer...

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