HA!

I need a proper 'sick' icon, boo.

I'm officially sick! Lol, that shouldn't make me happy, but it's been awhile since I've suffered from the common cold, or flu, or whatever. Last night, I had a fever, so I took Nyquil before going to bed, and when I woke up, I was freezing because I'd inadvertently kicked off the sheets. So I snuggled back in the sheets and slept for maybe a half hour longer. Still woke up at an awful hour. 8:30. Bah.

And now I have an hour with the kids so ma can go get her hair cut. Baby is asleep, so no problems there, and monster is watching something on the TV while running around the game room going crazy. (As long as she doesn't break anything, it's all good.)

Here's to me and my ailing health! I am SO skipping school tomorrow.

Since I'm not working on my paper

I need a notebook, of the electronic persuasion.

One that covers what I usually do, along with the programs needed for a student (Word, Works, Powerpoint, etc). Along with the ability to do (nice) graphic-y stuff.

A. For one, I will continue to download stuff from the internet.
I will play games either from online, or a CD.
I will want to save lots of images on my notebook, along with a large portion of music.

B. Should I get a notebook with a dual core processor?
How many gigs can last me at least 3 years?
And what about an external harddrive?

C. Any suggestions?

I've been considering a Sony notebook for about 5 months, because for one, I won't buy an HP/Compaq notebook EVER AGAIN. Also, this notebook had 80 Gig. It's been 2 years, and the harddrive has been replaced twice, along with the CD-Rom drive, once. I think the harddrive needs replacing again.

Another thing, I don't want to go with Dell because communication is done through the phone, online, electronic transmission of some kind. I don't like that because then who can I yell at, face to face, if I have a problem? (lol - just so you know, I don't yell at customer service, I've worked in that department, so I try to be considerate).

Help!! Please?

EDIT: 11/14 - if anyone hasn't given me their address and you'd like a holiday card sent to you, go to this post.