Tuesday, November 29, 2005
'puter blues #2
On-going saga; not the modem, as suspected, just a shortage of memory (do computers take after their owners like dogs do ?)
So last week, RDO, beautiful sunny day, decided to take the hour's walk to the recommended computer shop to pick up extra memory for my ailing computer.
Seriously nice day for a good walk, although the long steep hill at the end was a little unexpected. Fortunately I was going downhill, but the thought of climbing back up was a little daunting.
25 minute wait in line at the computer store. Lots of interesting looking boxes with all sorts of stuff I don't understand in them - exciting graphics on the boxes too that always seem to imply immense speed and excitement.
Finally get to one of the men at the desk, only to be told, ever-so-gently, that memory is no longer available. Perhaps a swap-meet . . . .Not what I wanted to hear.
I decided that hill was definitely too steep to be climbed. There is a railway station right next to the store . . . . hmm . . . dammitt, I'm feeling frustrated and there is money in my pocket and the city shops area only 20 minutes away.Train trips on previously undiscovered parts of the rail network are always interesting.
The city was a series of small accidents - namely 2 CDs and 2 DVDs.
I still have an ailing computer, but I sure benefited from a little retail therapy.
Saturday, November 05, 2005
"Puter Blues
My computer has for the last few months been showing all the signs of terminal illness.Finally got a clue the other day, when it told me that something called RNApp was not responding. Apparently that is something in Windows that has something to do with the internet - which is what was actually dying, at increasingly shorter periods of time. A bit like drawing last breath really. When it got down to dumping me after 90seconds online, I figured it was time for action - radical surgery, or overdue euthenasia.To be honest I figured most of the problem was that Iwas still on ME - nice to use except notoriously unstable.
So, after asking around a bit I tracked down a copy of XP.
Nearly two hours to install it.Noticeable inprovement in general performance. So far so good.
Tried to log on to the Internet. Ninety minutes later established my Modem (yup, to make it worse I'm still on dial-up) is not compatible with XP.
Why did I bother I wonder?
My computer has for the last few months been showing all the signs of terminal illness.Finally got a clue the other day, when it told me that something called RNApp was not responding. Apparently that is something in Windows that has something to do with the internet - which is what was actually dying, at increasingly shorter periods of time. A bit like drawing last breath really. When it got down to dumping me after 90seconds online, I figured it was time for action - radical surgery, or overdue euthenasia.To be honest I figured most of the problem was that Iwas still on ME - nice to use except notoriously unstable.
So, after asking around a bit I tracked down a copy of XP.
Nearly two hours to install it.Noticeable inprovement in general performance. So far so good.
Tried to log on to the Internet. Ninety minutes later established my Modem (yup, to make it worse I'm still on dial-up) is not compatible with XP.
Why did I bother I wonder?
Thursday, November 03, 2005
A LOLLY TAG
The idea is to add a comment to the end after you've workled your way through.
If the sentence is bold=I agree
If it's plain = I disagree
001. I miss somebody right now.
002. I watch more tv than I used to.
003. I love olives.
004. I love sleeping.
005. I own a home.006. I wear glasses or contact lenses.
007. I love to play video games.
008. I've done something illegal.
009. I've watched porn movies.
010. I have been in a threesome.
011. I have been the psycho-ex in a past relationship.
012. I like my handwriting.
013. I have acne-free skin.
015. I curse frequently.
016. I have changed a lot mentally over the last year.
017. I have a hobby.
018. I've been to another country.
019. I carry my knife/razor everywhere with me.
020. I'm smart.
021. I've never broken anyone else's bones.
022. I have a secret that I am ashamed to reveal.
023. I love rain.
024. I'm paranoid at times.
025. I would get plastic surgery if it were 100% safe, free of cost, and scar-free.
026. I need money right now.
027. I love sushi.
028. I talk really, really fast sometimes.
029. I have fresh breath in the morning.
030. I have semi-long hair.
031. I have lost money in Las Vegas.
032. I have at least one brother and/or sister.
033. I was born in a country outside of the U.S
.034. I shave/wax my legs.
035. I have a twin.
037. I couldn't survive without Caller I.D.
038. I like the way that I look.
039. I have lied to a good friend in the past 6 months.
040. I know how to do cornrows.
041. I am usually pessimistic.
042. I have mood swings.
043. I think prostitution should be legalized.
044. I think Britney Spears is pretty.
045. I have written my congressperson/MP.
046. I have a hidden talent.
047. I'm always hyper no matter how much sugar I have.
048. I've been sexually intimate with fewer than ten people.
049. I am currently single.
050. I have kissed someone of the same sex.
051. I enjoy talking on the phone.
052. I practically live in sweatpants or PJ pants.
053. I love to shop.
054. I would rather shop than eat.
055. I would classify myself as ghetto
056. I'm bourgeoisie and have worn a sweater tied around my shoulders.
057. I'm obsessed with my friends list.
058. I don't hate anyone.
059. I'm a pretty good dancer. (for future reference when I say dancer, I mean stripper)
060. I don't think Mike Tyson raped Desiree Washington.
061. I'm completely embarrassed to be seen with my mother.
062. I have a cell phone.
063. I watch MTV on a daily basis.
065. I have passed out drunk in the past 6 months…
066. I have never been in a real relationship before.
067. I've rejected someone before.
068. has dissapeared!!
069. I currently have a crush on someone.
*070. I have no idea what I want to do for the rest of my life.
071. I want to have children in the future.
072. I have changed a diaper before.
073. I've had the cops called on me before.
074. I bite my nails.
075. I am a member of the Tom Green fan club.
076. I'm not allergic to anything deadly.
077. I have a lot to learn.
078. I have dated someone at least ten years older/younger
079. I plan on seeing Ice Cube's newest "Friday" movie.
080. I am very shy around the opposite sex.
081. I'm online 24/7, even as an away message.
082. I have at least 5 away messages saved.
083. I have been rejected by someone.
084. I have owned a minivan.
085. I own the "SOUTH PARK" movie.
086. I have avoided work/school to play on LJ.
087. When I was a kid I played "the birds and the bees" with a neighbor or chum.
088. I enjoy country music.
089. I love my best friends.
090. I think that Pizza Hut has the best pizza.
091. I watch soap operas whenever I can.
092. I'm obsessive, anal retentive, and often a perfectionist.
093. I have used my sexuality to advance my career.
094. I love Michael Jackson, scandals and all.
095. I know all the words to Slick Rick's "Children's Story".
096. Halloween is awesome because you get free candy.
097. I watch Spongebob Squarepants and I like it.
098. I have dated a close friend's ex.
099. I'm happy as of this moment.
100. I have gone scuba diving.
101. I've had a crush on somebody I have never met.
102. I've kissed someone I knew I shouldn't.
103. I play a musical instrument.
104. I strongly dislike math.
105. I'm procrastinating on something right now.
106. I own and use a library card.
107. I fall in "lust" more than in "love."
108. Cheese enchiladas rock my socks.
109. I think The Lord of the Rings is one of the greatest things ever.
110. I'm obsessed with the tv show "The O.C."
111. I am resentful that I have to grow up.
112. I am an entirely different person around different people.
113. I think the world would be a better place if people just smiled more often.
114. I think Ramen is one of the best foods in the whole world.
115. I am suffering of a broken heart.
116. I am a nerd.
117. No matter where I am or who I'm with, I always seem to be lonely.
118. I am left handed and proud of it.
119. I try not to change who I am for someone.
120. My heart resides below my feet.
121. I have had sex with someone I was not in a relationship with.
122. I enjoy smoothies.
123. I have had major surgery.
124. I have adopted a pet from the SPCA.
125. I am listening to Radiohead right now.
126. Some people call me by a nickname.
127. I once stole a music stand.
128. I like pumpkin pie.
129. I love NASCAR.
130. I own over 200 CDs.
131. I work 7 days a week.
132. I had mono.
132. I don't have the ability to make decisions without changing my mind.
133. People tell me I have a horrible sense of humor. (not a bad one, just sick...)
134. I'm still in my PJs.
135. I'm looking for love in all the wrong places.
136. I have a tendency to fall for the wrong girls, or have them fall for me, so I can't help but reciprocate.
137. I'll try anything
138. I've done drugs other than alcohol or cannabis.
139. I'm having trouble sleeping.
140. I am a cuddler.
141. I love John Waters films.
142. I have made a pornographic videotape.
143. Sloth is my favorite deadly sin.
144. One of my boobs is bigger than the other though not noticed by others.
145. I know all the words to the "Firefly" theme song.
146. I am abnormally obsessed with all things Buffy/Angel
147. I love comfort food.
148. I'm a right-winged conservative Christian, and proud of it.
149. I'm Catholic
150. I can walk a mile without feeling like I'm going to die over.
151. I am a university student
152. I love/like to cook
153. I hate vacuuming with a passion.
154. I'm addicted to photography and picture frames.
155. I have performed in the Rocky Horror Picture show
156. I generally get along with my parents.
157. I like Shakespeare
158. I like to sing.
159. I'll take the Pepsi Challenge any day, and STILL pick Coke!
160. I have things that I want to say to people, but I won't/can't because I don't want to hurt/be hurt by them.
161. I'm not "mainstream" when it comes to religion.
162. I've counted down the days until the summer.
163. I've fulfilled someone's dare at a party or gathering.
164. I challenge people to duels, and when I do, I mean it.
165. I was pigeon-toed at one point in my life.
166. I love Digimon and wear goggles to school.
167. I have been to an anime convention.
168. I constantly have my head in the clouds daydreaming.
169. I like to roleplay.
170. I was in labor for 30 hours with no pain medication.
171. I own more than three items of vinyl clothing.
172. I read hardcore Christian Bible Tracts because I think they're funny.
173. I hate to drive.
174. I'm unemployed but would rather sit on my butt and play video games than look for a job.
175. I come from a southern, highly religious family and have chosen to keep a major part of my life secret from my family for now because I know they will disown me the day they find out.
176. I have a serious taste for older women--older, snarky, sarcastic women.
177. I had a happy childhood. for the most part.
178. I have an unhealthy obsession with certain child actors.
179. I am an only child.
180. I have more than five different lotions on my desk right now.
181. I have a more active online social life than IRL.
182. Sometimes, I actually like my job
183. I'm the youngest child.
184. I have had something I wrote/drew/photographed/etc. published.
185. I think the pro-life movement and the pro-choice movement both have their collective, respective heads up their arses.
186. I own an iPod.
187. I get a headache sometimes when I sleep really late.
188. I have a "LiveStrong" bracelet
189. I am currently wearing an article of clothing that belongs(ed) to someone else.
190. My life currently consists of work,school and sleep.
191. I should be sleeping right now…
192. someone i knew REALLY well has passed - away.
193. I honestly believe everyone has an inner Tellytubbie
194. I have fallen in love with someone who I thought was one person, and he/she turned out to be different from what I expected.
195. my life is so crazy and confusing right now that i feel that i just hafta go with the flow for awhile because otherwise i will regret something that i did or will do…
196. I have actually started off a story about something that happened to me with "One time at band camp..."
197. I own more than 10 pairs of shoes.
198. I have a hard time saying no to people
199. I own more than two cardigans.
200. i have gone swimming without a bathing suit/completly naked
201. I like to layer my clothing.
202. I pretend I have my shit together, when really I'm clueless.
203. It takes me years to tell a crush that I like them
204. I have an awesome last name.
205. I have been in a relationship that requires at least a paragraph of explanation before other people stop referring to it or viewing it inaccurately.
206. I like it that way.
207. The person I was five years ago probably wouldn't like the person I am now.
208. I am keeping a secret that could destroy someone's life.
209. I think steves car is cool, and it was a good buy.
210. I think people should worry less about hurting peoples feelings and what others will think, and just say what they really think/feel.
210. I believe there are exceptions to everything.
211. I'm praying for some kind of naked revolution
212 I 'm confused about life, and I like it that way.
The idea is to add a comment to the end after you've workled your way through.
If the sentence is bold=I agree
If it's plain = I disagree
001. I miss somebody right now.
002. I watch more tv than I used to.
003. I love olives.
004. I love sleeping.
005. I own a home.006. I wear glasses or contact lenses.
007. I love to play video games.
008. I've done something illegal.
009. I've watched porn movies.
010. I have been in a threesome.
011. I have been the psycho-ex in a past relationship.
012. I like my handwriting.
013. I have acne-free skin.
015. I curse frequently.
016. I have changed a lot mentally over the last year.
017. I have a hobby.
018. I've been to another country.
019. I carry my knife/razor everywhere with me.
020. I'm smart.
021. I've never broken anyone else's bones.
022. I have a secret that I am ashamed to reveal.
023. I love rain.
024. I'm paranoid at times.
025. I would get plastic surgery if it were 100% safe, free of cost, and scar-free.
026. I need money right now.
027. I love sushi.
028. I talk really, really fast sometimes.
029. I have fresh breath in the morning.
030. I have semi-long hair.
031. I have lost money in Las Vegas.
032. I have at least one brother and/or sister.
033. I was born in a country outside of the U.S
.034. I shave/wax my legs.
035. I have a twin.
037. I couldn't survive without Caller I.D.
038. I like the way that I look.
039. I have lied to a good friend in the past 6 months.
040. I know how to do cornrows.
041. I am usually pessimistic.
042. I have mood swings.
043. I think prostitution should be legalized.
044. I think Britney Spears is pretty.
045. I have written my congressperson/MP.
046. I have a hidden talent.
047. I'm always hyper no matter how much sugar I have.
048. I've been sexually intimate with fewer than ten people.
049. I am currently single.
050. I have kissed someone of the same sex.
051. I enjoy talking on the phone.
052. I practically live in sweatpants or PJ pants.
053. I love to shop.
054. I would rather shop than eat.
055. I would classify myself as ghetto
056. I'm bourgeoisie and have worn a sweater tied around my shoulders.
057. I'm obsessed with my friends list.
058. I don't hate anyone.
059. I'm a pretty good dancer. (for future reference when I say dancer, I mean stripper)
060. I don't think Mike Tyson raped Desiree Washington.
061. I'm completely embarrassed to be seen with my mother.
062. I have a cell phone.
063. I watch MTV on a daily basis.
065. I have passed out drunk in the past 6 months…
066. I have never been in a real relationship before.
067. I've rejected someone before.
068. has dissapeared!!
069. I currently have a crush on someone.
*070. I have no idea what I want to do for the rest of my life.
071. I want to have children in the future.
072. I have changed a diaper before.
073. I've had the cops called on me before.
074. I bite my nails.
075. I am a member of the Tom Green fan club.
076. I'm not allergic to anything deadly.
077. I have a lot to learn.
078. I have dated someone at least ten years older/younger
079. I plan on seeing Ice Cube's newest "Friday" movie.
080. I am very shy around the opposite sex.
081. I'm online 24/7, even as an away message.
082. I have at least 5 away messages saved.
083. I have been rejected by someone.
084. I have owned a minivan.
085. I own the "SOUTH PARK" movie.
086. I have avoided work/school to play on LJ.
087. When I was a kid I played "the birds and the bees" with a neighbor or chum.
088. I enjoy country music.
089. I love my best friends.
090. I think that Pizza Hut has the best pizza.
091. I watch soap operas whenever I can.
092. I'm obsessive, anal retentive, and often a perfectionist.
093. I have used my sexuality to advance my career.
094. I love Michael Jackson, scandals and all.
095. I know all the words to Slick Rick's "Children's Story".
096. Halloween is awesome because you get free candy.
097. I watch Spongebob Squarepants and I like it.
098. I have dated a close friend's ex.
099. I'm happy as of this moment.
100. I have gone scuba diving.
101. I've had a crush on somebody I have never met.
102. I've kissed someone I knew I shouldn't.
103. I play a musical instrument.
104. I strongly dislike math.
105. I'm procrastinating on something right now.
106. I own and use a library card.
107. I fall in "lust" more than in "love."
108. Cheese enchiladas rock my socks.
109. I think The Lord of the Rings is one of the greatest things ever.
110. I'm obsessed with the tv show "The O.C."
111. I am resentful that I have to grow up.
112. I am an entirely different person around different people.
113. I think the world would be a better place if people just smiled more often.
114. I think Ramen is one of the best foods in the whole world.
115. I am suffering of a broken heart.
116. I am a nerd.
117. No matter where I am or who I'm with, I always seem to be lonely.
118. I am left handed and proud of it.
119. I try not to change who I am for someone.
120. My heart resides below my feet.
121. I have had sex with someone I was not in a relationship with.
122. I enjoy smoothies.
123. I have had major surgery.
124. I have adopted a pet from the SPCA.
125. I am listening to Radiohead right now.
126. Some people call me by a nickname.
127. I once stole a music stand.
128. I like pumpkin pie.
129. I love NASCAR.
130. I own over 200 CDs.
131. I work 7 days a week.
132. I had mono.
132. I don't have the ability to make decisions without changing my mind.
133. People tell me I have a horrible sense of humor. (not a bad one, just sick...)
134. I'm still in my PJs.
135. I'm looking for love in all the wrong places.
136. I have a tendency to fall for the wrong girls, or have them fall for me, so I can't help but reciprocate.
137. I'll try anything
138. I've done drugs other than alcohol or cannabis.
139. I'm having trouble sleeping.
140. I am a cuddler.
141. I love John Waters films.
142. I have made a pornographic videotape.
143. Sloth is my favorite deadly sin.
144. One of my boobs is bigger than the other though not noticed by others.
145. I know all the words to the "Firefly" theme song.
146. I am abnormally obsessed with all things Buffy/Angel
147. I love comfort food.
148. I'm a right-winged conservative Christian, and proud of it.
149. I'm Catholic
150. I can walk a mile without feeling like I'm going to die over.
151. I am a university student
152. I love/like to cook
153. I hate vacuuming with a passion.
154. I'm addicted to photography and picture frames.
155. I have performed in the Rocky Horror Picture show
156. I generally get along with my parents.
157. I like Shakespeare
158. I like to sing.
159. I'll take the Pepsi Challenge any day, and STILL pick Coke!
160. I have things that I want to say to people, but I won't/can't because I don't want to hurt/be hurt by them.
161. I'm not "mainstream" when it comes to religion.
162. I've counted down the days until the summer.
163. I've fulfilled someone's dare at a party or gathering.
164. I challenge people to duels, and when I do, I mean it.
165. I was pigeon-toed at one point in my life.
166. I love Digimon and wear goggles to school.
167. I have been to an anime convention.
168. I constantly have my head in the clouds daydreaming.
169. I like to roleplay.
170. I was in labor for 30 hours with no pain medication.
171. I own more than three items of vinyl clothing.
172. I read hardcore Christian Bible Tracts because I think they're funny.
173. I hate to drive.
174. I'm unemployed but would rather sit on my butt and play video games than look for a job.
175. I come from a southern, highly religious family and have chosen to keep a major part of my life secret from my family for now because I know they will disown me the day they find out.
176. I have a serious taste for older women--older, snarky, sarcastic women.
177. I had a happy childhood. for the most part.
178. I have an unhealthy obsession with certain child actors.
179. I am an only child.
180. I have more than five different lotions on my desk right now.
181. I have a more active online social life than IRL.
182. Sometimes, I actually like my job
183. I'm the youngest child.
184. I have had something I wrote/drew/photographed/etc. published.
185. I think the pro-life movement and the pro-choice movement both have their collective, respective heads up their arses.
186. I own an iPod.
187. I get a headache sometimes when I sleep really late.
188. I have a "LiveStrong" bracelet
189. I am currently wearing an article of clothing that belongs(ed) to someone else.
190. My life currently consists of work,school and sleep.
191. I should be sleeping right now…
192. someone i knew REALLY well has passed - away.
193. I honestly believe everyone has an inner Tellytubbie
194. I have fallen in love with someone who I thought was one person, and he/she turned out to be different from what I expected.
195. my life is so crazy and confusing right now that i feel that i just hafta go with the flow for awhile because otherwise i will regret something that i did or will do…
196. I have actually started off a story about something that happened to me with "One time at band camp..."
197. I own more than 10 pairs of shoes.
198. I have a hard time saying no to people
199. I own more than two cardigans.
200. i have gone swimming without a bathing suit/completly naked
201. I like to layer my clothing.
202. I pretend I have my shit together, when really I'm clueless.
203. It takes me years to tell a crush that I like them
204. I have an awesome last name.
205. I have been in a relationship that requires at least a paragraph of explanation before other people stop referring to it or viewing it inaccurately.
206. I like it that way.
207. The person I was five years ago probably wouldn't like the person I am now.
208. I am keeping a secret that could destroy someone's life.
209. I think steves car is cool, and it was a good buy.
210. I think people should worry less about hurting peoples feelings and what others will think, and just say what they really think/feel.
210. I believe there are exceptions to everything.
211. I'm praying for some kind of naked revolution
212 I 'm confused about life, and I like it that way.
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