new laptop and maybe a little rant

So I just logged on and noticed the reader’s choice feature on the front page of OD. It’s supposedly a 29 year old woman who’s about to embark in a polygamous marriage. Well, she’s already married, and her husband is apparently taking a second wife. Here’s the thing, though. She spells it “polygny.”

Here’s the thing. I can accept different beliefs and different ways of life. I happen to think it’s a really stupid idea that will never work out, especially for the women involved, but nevertheless I’m ok with people doing whatever it is they do. However, if you want me to respect you in ANY way shape or form, you at least need to know how to spell your beliefs – religious or otherwise. “Polygny” is not even close.

/end rant

In other news, I finally got my new laptop yesterday! I am so ridiculously excited, I can’t even express it. Now instead of attempting to write entries on my iPhone (which is doable, and I still adore my iPhone), I can actually type with a real keyboard on a new laptop. And, for once, I won’t be scared of my desktop’s hard drive crashing and losing with it everything – all of my pictures, all of my music – everything. I used to get a blue screen of death all the time… ugh.

In case you’re wondering or care… I got a Dell XPS Studio 16. Perfect mix of multimedia and gaming laptop without being too big or having more power than I can use. It’s pretty much perfect.

Tomorrow our elliptical machine gets delivered. We need to get our butts in shape. I am extremely, extremely, embarrassed to tell you I have gained 20 pounds. 20!!!!! This is a new all-time high. So that’s it. I’m off pop again (or at least non coke-zero pop), and am back to counting calories. I was successful with that approach last spring and am fairly convinced I can do it again. Of course, last time I gained back twice everything I lost… but I’m thinking positive thoughts.

Alright, we have to go clean up the basement to prepare for tomorrow’s delivery.

Bis dann,

eb