Friday, March 7, 2008

Computer, and thus mental, breakdown

I don't know whether to scream or cry.
I have loved my Mac for a year. Yesterday I downloaded the new operating system, Leopard. And then I lost my calendars. Huge, massive, OMG-what-am-I-going-to-do problem. So what did I do? I turned my Mac over to Son #1.
And then I went to bed.
Big mistake. Big, big, big, big mistake.
Now I have the new OS but I have nothing else. No mail accounts (no saved e-mails), no pictures, no music, no documents, nothing. Zero. Nada.
I'm stunned. And he slinked right out the door to school this morning, mumbling something about maybe I should call Apple. I don't know what the heck he did, how can can I call for help?!!
On another front, the steroids have kicked in which means that I have terrible stomach pain. It hit during the night. I knew it was coming but hoped maybe I'd miss it this time. No such luck. My stomach is still killing me and I'm supposed to play a make-up match in one hour. And it's not even 40 degrees outside.
I want to go back to bed.
On a good note, George is back. On a less than positive note, one of my sons has "issues" with George. He hid the TV Guide (and the Time magazine Di had just brought over and I hadn't even opened) because he seems to be a bit angry that I'd smile at another man.
We had a talk. Hopefully I reassured him that he only makes me smile. Like Colbie makes me smile. No competition. No one taking Jim's place in my heart or in our home.
He seems better.
A little reassurance always helps.
Even though he's now threatening me about never contacting me ever, ever, ever again if I "try" to send him to the military academy.
Oh well. One less phone call.
:)

3 comments:

Unknown said...

oh no! computer issues are such a nightmare. No backup? Aye yi yi. Hope Apple can help... sending love... W.

Anonymous said...

If this doesn't scare you, M has fixed your dad's computer by taking over it over the phone. (on modem??) Anyway, would you like him to try to do that for you? He is testing for Master right now but should be home around noon-ish.(I think that is 3pm your time) I will have him contact you somehow. Sorry your not feeling better, but glad George is back! LOL
I really thought #2 would like the military academy since he loves jets so much. (not that they would teach him to fly one, but he would be somewhat on the same track???) I think it would be GREAT for him! I think he is looking at it as a negative, but he really might turn out to enjoy it! (I know..."yeah right")...But mark my words! ;)
Love ya.
Good luck today and hopefully M can help you with the computer.
xoxo

Anonymous said...

I recently had the computer people "take over" my computer. I just sat on my end watching my little arrow move while they did all the work. (They actually said, "don't touch anything until we tell you to.") anyway, in about 15 minutes it was better than new. Try calling Apple--I bet they can help, even if you know nothing. Otherwise call the police department--they seem to be able to find anything on your computer, even if you deleted it months ago, if it has anything to do with a crime. Tell them there's a possible homicide involved--your son's if they don't solve your problem. Good luck. susan