If only I could turn back time. I would truly enjoy being in an easier generation (for me, that is). The insanity of having a laptop computer drives me crazy! Why would I have a need for an electronic, little, black box?
I'm simple. Apparently though, that does not work for my grown children. They feel their mom needs to stop being "technologically ignorant." After much quarrelling, I finally agreed to their purchasing a laptop for me.
The box arrives at my house and I admit, I was overwhelmed. Carefully opening the package, I sat at my kitchen table and held my breath.
Packaging, bubble wrap and directions fell out as the new laptop computer faced me. Wow, I literally heard the "reek reek reek" of that movie with the large butcher knife and the shower curtain, as my terrified hands tried to open this contemporary disturbance.
Foam peanuts, wrapping and paperwork came from the bundle as the laptop computer lunged forth. Did you know, I swear I could hear the "reek reek reek" from that movie with the Norman Bates character, as my petrified hands pried open this electronic invasion.
I carefully opened the latch, lifted the lid and was faced with a keyboard and blank screen. For some reason, I realized, this is not as bad as I had thought.
All of a sudden, I thought of something even more horrible than the laptop computer. I could hear the evil little thing laughing at me! I turned my eyes to see the glowing little devil!
Oh my god, those darn instructions!
My hands trembled as I reached for those directions and yes, they were daunting! All the letters of the alphabet jumbled themselves before my sight! I could not see words only meaningless garbage! My eyes watered, my temperature got hotter, my brain hurt!
I wanted to scream, run, throw, spit, cry or anything to stop the turmoil inside me! How was I going to learn to use this scientific demon which I allowed to enter my home! This laptop computer could definitely be the death of me!
I heard the ringing of my telephone and was thankful for the reprieve. I remember when my children first wanted me to get my cellular phone. It challenged me, also. I was happy to have it by my side now. It dawned on me, would I one day feel the same about my laptop computer? I answered my phone.
Am I less of a human (or mother, for that matter), simply because I enjoy my simplicity?
"I know how horrible electronics are for you. The family and I should be over this weekend to help you get to know your gift. I sure hope you enjoy it. I love you very much and will talk with you later. Bye!"
Maybe, just maybe, I can become friends with this laptop computer, in the long run. - 31403
I'm simple. Apparently though, that does not work for my grown children. They feel their mom needs to stop being "technologically ignorant." After much quarrelling, I finally agreed to their purchasing a laptop for me.
The box arrives at my house and I admit, I was overwhelmed. Carefully opening the package, I sat at my kitchen table and held my breath.
Packaging, bubble wrap and directions fell out as the new laptop computer faced me. Wow, I literally heard the "reek reek reek" of that movie with the large butcher knife and the shower curtain, as my terrified hands tried to open this contemporary disturbance.
Foam peanuts, wrapping and paperwork came from the bundle as the laptop computer lunged forth. Did you know, I swear I could hear the "reek reek reek" from that movie with the Norman Bates character, as my petrified hands pried open this electronic invasion.
I carefully opened the latch, lifted the lid and was faced with a keyboard and blank screen. For some reason, I realized, this is not as bad as I had thought.
All of a sudden, I thought of something even more horrible than the laptop computer. I could hear the evil little thing laughing at me! I turned my eyes to see the glowing little devil!
Oh my god, those darn instructions!
My hands trembled as I reached for those directions and yes, they were daunting! All the letters of the alphabet jumbled themselves before my sight! I could not see words only meaningless garbage! My eyes watered, my temperature got hotter, my brain hurt!
I wanted to scream, run, throw, spit, cry or anything to stop the turmoil inside me! How was I going to learn to use this scientific demon which I allowed to enter my home! This laptop computer could definitely be the death of me!
I heard the ringing of my telephone and was thankful for the reprieve. I remember when my children first wanted me to get my cellular phone. It challenged me, also. I was happy to have it by my side now. It dawned on me, would I one day feel the same about my laptop computer? I answered my phone.
Am I less of a human (or mother, for that matter), simply because I enjoy my simplicity?
"I know how horrible electronics are for you. The family and I should be over this weekend to help you get to know your gift. I sure hope you enjoy it. I love you very much and will talk with you later. Bye!"
Maybe, just maybe, I can become friends with this laptop computer, in the long run. - 31403
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