Orpheus: The Late-Night Conversation, part 17

Okay, my LJ access has been really screwy lately, otherwise I would have posted this last night. (My browser keeps crashing when I get to the "type new entry" screen. I hate bill gates.) So this morning I downloaded an LJ client called Pheonix, and we'll see how that works.

So, for Kyn's benefit, because he made me promise, this is a summary of last night's Orpheus game, from Stacey's perspective. As always, there were many private conversations she wasn't part of, and you'll just have to wait for maery, cynicalyorick, balistic, or LC (does he have LJ?) to post their view.

( Orpheus: The Late-Night Conversation, continued. Warning: VERY long )

I hate computers!

My computer has been glitching lately. I tried to fix it this morning. The end result is that I've lost almost all my files, need to reinstall a bunch of software (including my OS), and the original problem still has not been fixed. I'm actually shaking with frustrated adrenaline. Don't tell me that I'm stupid: I'm currently beating my head against my desk for being such an idiot. I decidedly botched my intelligence / computers roll this morning.

The worst is over

So, after much frustration and screaming (I can never thank my brother enough for putting up with me), it seems that the worst is over. My programs all work, at least as much as they did before the fubar. My files are mostly all restored. I've got my OS back, mostly. I've lost all my favorites in IE, but at least I've got my 4 years worth of email. I've got a lot of extra stuff on my hard disk now, because I'm not sure for certain applications whether the computer's reading the old ones or the new, reinstalled ones. I've got lots of hard disk space, though, so I'll just keep both around for a while. As long as I can surf the net and do my schoolwork, I'm happy.

On the upside, my dad has suggested that we can up the timetable on his graduation present for me, a significant chunk of the price of a new laptop. Tempting, but I don't have the money to pay for my part yet (I'll hopefully have it by december or sooner), and I don't like being in debt. We'll see.

Remind me not to do something this stupid again.