Hopefully the indecision ends here. I finally bought a friggin laptop. The flyer from Future Shop came with a "final clearance" on the laptop I'd been eyeing since December. So I hauled myself over there and grilled the handsome young sales guy until I was completely convinced that I was choosing the right one.
And now I sit here from the privacy of my bedroom--no young roving eyes peeking into their mother's online antics and no wrestling the 13-yr-old MSN addict for computer time. Woo-hoo! I love the nice wide screen and resolution, even the soft clicking of the keys.
Since my purchase was somewhat spontaneous (after 3 months of contemplation) I didn't tell Rob about it till that night. As this had been the intended Christmas gift from him to me, I think that by buying it I've gotten myself into more of a pickle. You and I both know I'd decided long ago that I wanted something more sparkly and meaningful from him than a laptop, but he had not a clue! I'd just been letting it slide over the last few months hoping he'd read my mind, I guess.
So basically I robbed my Rob of the chance to give me the laptop as a gift. He certainly wasn't going to hand me cash or go to the bank and pay off my credit card. So I felt a little guilty, but then I didn't. Now he's reconsidering what he can give me for Christmas (2008). It was our first attempt at exchanging gifts, a ritual he doesn't believe in, but I convinced him it would be fun. Oops...
And now I sit here from the privacy of my bedroom--no young roving eyes peeking into their mother's online antics and no wrestling the 13-yr-old MSN addict for computer time. Woo-hoo! I love the nice wide screen and resolution, even the soft clicking of the keys.
Since my purchase was somewhat spontaneous (after 3 months of contemplation) I didn't tell Rob about it till that night. As this had been the intended Christmas gift from him to me, I think that by buying it I've gotten myself into more of a pickle. You and I both know I'd decided long ago that I wanted something more sparkly and meaningful from him than a laptop, but he had not a clue! I'd just been letting it slide over the last few months hoping he'd read my mind, I guess.
So basically I robbed my Rob of the chance to give me the laptop as a gift. He certainly wasn't going to hand me cash or go to the bank and pay off my credit card. So I felt a little guilty, but then I didn't. Now he's reconsidering what he can give me for Christmas (2008). It was our first attempt at exchanging gifts, a ritual he doesn't believe in, but I convinced him it would be fun. Oops...
He suggested maybe he'd pay for the trip we're taking this weekend, as a gift. We're staying overnight Saturday in a nearby city and going to a concert there Sunday afternoon. I'm sure it'll be fun.
It doesn't sparkle, but what the hell. Gotta let the guy off the hook.
It doesn't sparkle, but what the hell. Gotta let the guy off the hook.
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