Wheeeeee!

[katrisims]

Sooo, guess who has a new computer? You know, one that stays on and all.



We went to the computer store on Friday with my friend, and it turned out they had everything in stock except for graphics cards that were reasonable for me (they only had really cheap ones, that wouldn't have done the job, and super duper expensive ones, which would have been overkill for me). The clerk said they'd have a better selection of those today, so we asked him to put everything else aside for us and said we'd come back. So we did, and today they did have more graphics cards. My friend had an elaborate discussion with the clerk (it contained a lot of numbers), decided on some parts and I stepped in with my debit card and then we had a bag full of computer parts.

We came over to my place, and my friend routinely took out the old parts and put in the new. I operated the vacuum cleaner and baked cookies. So, after everything, I have a new computer which looks like the old one (it's in the same box) but is a little bit louder and clearly more efficient. And also, unlike the old one, it works. Currently, it's installing Windows updates.

So, tonight's agenda would be to get Windows up to date and install some essentials such as an antivirus software. If it's not hugely late after that, I'll yet consult my friend on the phone about disinfecting the external hard drive. If it is, then that's a job for tomorrow or so. But the main thing is, apparently that should be doable. Phew. *crosses fingers that all goes well*


After that I yet need to install all less urgent stuff before I get to sim, but that is already peanuts now that things are looking this good. *is excited*

Oh, and as I've been getting excited about the prospect of simming again, I got struck with an idea for a Bookacy spin-off just the other day. There are several ways in which it would be quite hard, and I'm not entirely sure I could do it, buuuuut... I've been saying that I need a side project, and the idea feels kind of awesome... I'll have to ponder on this some more.

*huggles new computer, simmies and f-list* It's great to have things moving again!

Comments

[ndainye.livejournal.com]

Yay! Grats on the new computer and on getting it all taken care of.

Also, Cookies!

[katrisims.livejournal.com]

Lots of yay! Thanks, I'm totally happy about the situation right now! :)

Cookies are good, and my friend totally deserved some for doing such a great favor to me. *nods*

[biglenny.livejournal.com]

Yay for a new computer!

[katrisims.livejournal.com]

Wheeeeee! *does happy dance*

[mzyra.livejournal.com]

*\o/*
*Huggles back* Interested to hear about this new idea you have too :)

[katrisims.livejournal.com]

Yay for new computers and huggles and generally everything!

Hmm, interested... Just wondering, since you said that, whether you'd be interested enough to be spoilered on it (somewhat)? I mean, the idea is sufficiently crazy that I'm wondering whether it's actually a good idea or just plain nuts, and could maybe use a second opinion. But only if you'd like to - I totally understand if you'd prefer not to be spoilered! :)

[mzyra.livejournal.com]

I AM ALWAYS GOOD WITH SPOILERS :D

[katrisims.livejournal.com]

Heh, that was fast! :D Okay, that's awesome, thanks! I'll try to compose something hopefully coherent about the overall idea within the next few days or so (when it's not nearly bedtime and when I can maybe see that I don't spoiler you too much and make everything totally boring) and shoot you a PM. Thanks again! :)

[docnerd.livejournal.com]

Yay! New computer goodness!

[katrisims.livejournal.com]

Whee computers and cookies and huggles and rainbows and unicorns! *happy dance*

[esmeiolanthe.livejournal.com]

Hooray! *hugs Katir, then dances around in the dance of joy*

If you need another sounding board, you know where to find me. :)

[katrisims.livejournal.com]

Hooray indeed! And apparently, the virus thing was a false alarm from Windows Defender, so now I'm all set to do all the install dances. *dances more*

Thanks for the offer, it's muchly appreciated! :) I'll think about how I'll do it - of course, two second opinions are two second opinions, but of course, spoiling potential future plot is... spoiling future plot. :P Anyway, thanks a bunch. :)

[katmiesterk8.livejournal.com]

Yay for new `puter! Yay for cookies! Yay for friends who know stuff you don't! *joins Esme and Katri in a happy dance*

Now I just need my sims back to make everything right.

[katrisims.livejournal.com]

Lots of yay! Especially for friends who are able to do this stuff. *nods*

Good luck with your sims, too! Sims are truly needed for everything to be right.

[katmiesterk8.livejournal.com]

Indeed;they are full of yay. *solemn nod*

Thanks! It will probably be a few weeks before anyone can fix my simming situation, and for everything to be right in my little part of the world. But, I can wait, I guess.