Change is afoot

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I plan to spend tomorrow morning hooking up my new computer. We did not buy a whole new set. Just the computer itself. My old box was running on WindowsME, and for those who don't know, that's Millenium Edition - as in 9 years ago! Updates are no longer available for anything having anything to do with it. My virus protection will no longer update, nor would the scan disk or defrag functions work - and we all know that's not a good sign. Since it's so outdated, my dear father-in-law informed us we'd be better off replacing it than taking it to the doctor.

The good news is I should be able to watch all the video my friends' post, as well as download iTunes, Twitter, Facebook..... Now I can be as geeky as I want. And I won't have to restart 6 times a day! Who knows what exciting things will be afoot for the blog. So, friends, wish me well. Lord willing, next time you here from me it'll be through a whole new brain.

Comments

Ancoti said…
Ah, your patience is about to be rewarded. Enjoy the new rig.
April 16, 2009 at 3:04 AM
The Scotts said…
Laurie, please do add me to your Facebook - I am Deborah Graham Scott!! Can't wait - Deb
April 16, 2009 at 4:47 AM
WhiteStone said…
Congrats on the new puter! Yes, your computer time will be much smoother. Who knew when we bought our first units that we would have to rebuy and rebuy and rebuy. I think we are on #5...not counting the laptop!
April 16, 2009 at 5:45 AM
Andi said…
Congratulations!!!
April 16, 2009 at 8:45 AM
Anonymous said…
I hope set up goes smoothly. I know it won't be long before I need to update mine. Looking forward to hearing more of your thoughts as speed becomes your friend!
April 16, 2009 at 9:01 AM
LiNz said…
Yehey! Congratulations! You won't know what to do with yourself after installing this new computer! You are going to have so much more time on yours hands! :) Add me to your facebook also please! Although I'm not on there as much anymore, but still.... hehe
Lindsey Scott the daughter of the amazing and bestest mother ever, Deborah Graham Scott! Which will be home on the 24th, yehey! Be excited with me!!!! :)
April 16, 2009 at 9:42 AM
Laurie M. said…
Lindsey - I'm VERY excited with you. I miss your mom and I've never even met her!
April 16, 2009 at 7:12 PM
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