I was browsing eBay a lot there for a while, looking for deals on things I wanted to get Pumpkin for Christmas. I got her the main thing I was hoping for- a LeapFrog Didj. But I also found myself looking for something that I want (need, actually) for myself: A new computer.

I’d love to be able to go out and pay cash for a brand spanking new Sony Vaio laptop, but that’s not an option. So I’ve been searching for less expensive options. I found a tower that has all the power and features I should need for $299. As much as I would like a laptop, I may have to go with another desktop due to price concerns. I don’t think this one is going to hold out much longer.

There’s no way I can get any kind of computer right now. Maybe when we get our taxes back. I had planned to use that money to pay down the loan on my truck, but Hubby has already staked his claim on enough money to buy a hunting rifle. Maybe I’ll just use some of it for myself too.

I have had it with this computer. It’s driving me nuts. I’ve shown great restraint in not putting my fist through the screen today.

MS Word finally started mysteriously working fairly well again. That’s great, but what gives??? Why would it just crap out and then suddenly decide to start functioning as it should out of the blue? Because my computer is psychotic, that’s why.

Every time I try to do anything else important, however, the system just totally spazzes out on me. It took me nearly 20 minutes just to transfer a voice file from my daughter’s MP3 player, and 15 more to email it. And it was a very time-sensitive thing, so my computer probably cost me what was at stake.

I’m at my wits end with this. It’s frustrating me to the point that it’s adversely affecting my concentration, which I don’t have much of anyway. And there’s not a thing I can do about it right now.

Okay, I’m done ranting now. Must attempt to get back to work, if this piece of junk will let me get anything done.