It's official. I have no willpower.
posted by phat tony 8:39 PM
So my computer is dying -slash- died. This is horrible for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is because all my music, pictures, school documents, etc. were probably lost with it. I'm going to take it in to one of those data recovery places to see what I can get back from it.
And to think... I took such great care of it... I even still used that original foam sheet that separated the screen from the keyboard to keep the shit clean.
Gah.
Here's the thing... I need a computer. I haven't checked this out firsthand yet, but I hear from other Sony Vaio owners that it costs just as much to fix a computer as it would to buy a new one. So does this mean I'm probably going to have to buy another one? This is really inconvenient...
Yeah, so THAT... AND I'm in sort of a weird mood because my grandfather just died. No "I'm so sorry for your loss" necessary... I barely knew him (I think I met him once when I was 8 and never really spoke to him again... except maybe once on the phone when I was in college), and my dad is being very realistic about it (i.e., people die, this happens, it was sudden, but he was old and everyone has their time), but I don't think it has hit him yet. I told him to call me day or night if he feels like it... It's so interesting/disconcerting to try to put yourself in the role of the "strong one" in the parent-child relationship. My dad's great, and I want him to talk to me, but I almost have no idea what I'd say.
posted by phat tony 1:16 PM
Umm... wow. Are they serious?
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posted by phat tony 5:02 PM
I have never hated law school more.
posted by phat tony 3:26 PM
"that bitch tore my leotard!" -erin debold
posted by phat tony 9:46 PM
I think it’s so funny to hang out with married friends, or for that matter, people in really intense long-term relationships. I mean, it’s great, don’t get me wrong… LOVE my married and committed friends… Don’t really understand their life, but very proud and happy for them. What’s funny is what happens in social situations. Say you’re at a bar, lots of 20-somethings everywhere, you’re at a table on the side with two friends, both either married or committed. Then, the cocktail waitress, kind of adorable, sweet, etc, comes up to your table and just starts chatting with you and your friends. While at first you think she’s only getting your drink orders, you realize that she keeps coming back, even when your drinks are full, and just stands there, hoping for more conversation with us. So we all chat, and after a little bit, it comes out that one guy is married, the other is in a long-term solid relationship… but she keeps talking… and flirting… but with everyone? What’s the situation here? She knows that there is one single guy at the table, and one might assume that she’s is trying to, I dunno, make moves with him… But then there’s the entire married guy factor – women seem to love married men. Maybe it’s the idea that they are able to be in these loving, amazing committed relationships with other person, maybe it’s just the fact that there’s a woman out there who is devoted to them. Who knows… What am I trying to say here? I’ll add more later once I figure out what I’m talking about…
posted by phat tony 11:44 AM
