Our computer died a few days ago, and I have been going through serious withdrawal symptoms. We ordered a brand spanking new one from Dell (because the time had come, our computer has been testy for months), but it wasn’t going to arrive for over a week! The first day wasn’t too bad, the second day was crappy, and today, well today just sucked. Each day I have become more nauseous and had a bigger headache- which I thought was a bug. Today, I literally wanted to vomit. You must understand. We get no channels. We have no radio. We don’t get the paper. I have no job to go to. I get almost all of my entertainment, news, and I make a supplemental income online. I keep my journal on the computer. The music that I rock out to while I clean the house or scrapbook is on itunes, on my computer. Sudden loss of the computer is to me what sudden loss of a leg is to others.

I was also upset because I told TJ over at Zazzafooky that I’d be with her during tomorrow’s blogathon. (She’s raising money for Canine Assistants- check her out and help the cause if you can These service dogs truly change lives, lending a helping paw that gives their owner freedom and independence she otherwise would be without). I really wanted to be a part of this endeavor. Not only is it for a great cause, but when we did it last year I laughed so hard I peed my pants. It was one of the best times I’ve ever had on the internet!

After moping about this for awhile, laying in my bed and getting very ticked off at the entire stupid situation, I thought, “I wonder, if I just hit it if it would come back to life?” Wishful thinking, yes? I was frustrated enough to actually get up and try it, and since Chris had taken the kids to the park to save them from my cruddy mood, there was no one around to laugh, or think I was completely nuts. I stomped from my bed to my desk and gave the computer a pretty good beating. I fiddled with a few buttons and then beat on it some more when suddenly, it sprang to life! There was internet! There was itunes! There was eBay! There was my blog!

I uttered a silent prayer of thanks and began to laugh like a mad scientist in a 1930’s B movie. I’m brilliant! I called my mother in jubilation, and then proceeded to huff and puff and grunt in her ear as I attempted to reconnect the speakers. It took about ten minutes, but I made them work! I am now listening to the dulcet tones of Peter, Paul and Mary, typing blissfully away. I[‘ve placed bids on ebay! I’ve checked my e-mail!

And the headache and stomachache that has plagued me for the past three days have suddenly disappeared. Like a shot of heroin after enduring horrible withdrawal symptoms, I feel great! I’ve irrevocably proved that I am addicted beyond help- but it feels so good to be back on the computer, I don’t care.