99 Problems, But My Netbook Ain’t One
My Compaq Mini netbook was sitting on the kitchen counter behind me while I poured the kids each a cup of milk. I turned around in time to see Buzz dangling it’s slim frame precariously over the edge. The next few seconds were in excruciatingly slow motion.
“NOOOOOOO!”, I lunged not quick enough. It fell with a thud to the floor.
My life flashed before my eyes as Buzz darted from the room in a panic. This netbook was my gift from J this past Christmas. Since then, we’ve been inseparable. I write on it. I read on it. It calms me down during rough afternoons and comforts me on long days. It helps me feel connected. Thanks to twitter and the comments left here, both of which I check from my netbook, I don’t feel so much like the lone adult in a child’s world. It keeps me sane. It’s my precious. I would be lost without it.
It can’t be broken. What would I do if it’s broken? Oh my God, WHAT WOULD I DO?
A thin piece on the back, which I assume was important, had come undone so I immediately pieced it back together again a la Humpty Dumpty. I sat it back on the counter and prayed. “Please turn on. Please turn on. Please turn on. I swear I’ll be good, just PLEASE TURN ON.”
I flipped it to it’s on position and waited. It wasn’t making any funny sounds, that’s a good sign I hoped. Then, I saw the beautiful blue light, the signal of life, and my heart did a happy dance. Start Windows normally?, it asked. Oh yes, please.
My precious.
I'm Crystal. A 30-something mom to 3 young kids living in the Midwest USA. When I'm not chasing my children, I'm a freelance writer and web designer. I like to tell stories from our days and share what we enjoy...
9 Responses
on July 08 2010
Oh thank goodness!! What a relief. They are so portable and nice, an excellent mommy gadget. I never thought I’d get so much use out of mine. I mainly thought it’d stay in the kitchen and be used for recipes, etc. but I take it everywhere.
on July 8th, 2010
@jesser, I wish they came with some device that could attach to your hip, because then I’d be completely literal when I say, “It’s attached to my hip”. Except in this case it would be lap. Or countertop. Though less countertop from now on.
on July 08 2010
Glad to hear all ended well!
on July 08 2010
So glad it it okay! (and jealous because I WANT one!)
I am laughing because you sound like the little ghoul in The Lord of the Rings! MY PRECIOUS!
LOL!
Best,
Tina
on July 8th, 2010
@Tina, That was the intention
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on July 08 2010
Whew…you scared me there for a second…glad it’s okay now.
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on July 09 2010
I like the last line. It reminded me of one of my favorite movies, The Lord of the Rings. Trust me, I am the same way with my technology, especially my computer of my i-phone.
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on July 10 2010
Sigh of relief! I hate those slow-motion moments were you’re incapable of changing the inevitable outcome and going through a cyclone of emotions whilst watching it happen.
on July 12 2010
Haha! I *know* this prayer/chant/promise/desperation. Mine made a weird series of beeps the other day and my heart lurched into my throat. Your netbook is a trooper!
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