Bummed.

[Owlie]

Really minor, but this week has been a little...trying.

First, my computer has spent this week in a coma. The OS died...and the laser on the CD drive is also dead. Basically, I need a new CD drive in order to reinstall Windows, but I don't know enough about computers to be able to say it will recognize the new drive if I don't get an identical one. (The current drive is five years old.) It would make more sense, given the computer's age (last of the ones that came with XP), its known power supply issues and the fact that it's on its third battery in five years to get a new laptop, but that's out of the question.

Second, I found out the hard way on Thursday that the front stairs of my building are painted concrete. I now have a lovely bruise all the way across my back at the top of my pelvis. Walking hurts, never mind trying to roll over. I was going to "ride my age" yesterday, but I decided after a mile that another 22 of those would probably be more than I could stand. I guess I owe myself a 23-mile ride once it heals.

[malkin]

Not at all minor in my book.
Hope next week is better for you.

[colorisnt]

Owlie,

I am so sorry to hear that. Not minorly bad. That week just sucks.

I had computer problems my entire first semster last year while I had about 4 papers due. It's not a joke. It's life.

I hope things look up soon!

[inkspot]

Computer problems, a nasty fall leading to a painful bruise, and not being able to ride definitely constitutes a bad week in my books! So sorry to hear that you've had such a lousy week. I hope things start to look up for you!

I might be able to offer some helpful information for the CD drive problem. The CD drive can be replaced with any model of drive as long as it says that it is XP compatible - and most still are. The system may not recognize it right away, but the drivers can usually be downloaded from the manufacturer's website and installed. A USB optical drive might be a good buy if your laptop is on its last legs - then you could use it with your next computer as well.

I hope you have a better week coming up!

[wackyjacky1]

Owlie = Owie!

I bruised my back like that a few years back. (Slipped on some spilled beer and landed on my back on the concrete steps way up in the nosebleed seats at a Spurs basketball game. Knocked the wind out of me, too!) Arnica worked wonders, try it!

Hope you feel better soon (and your 'puter, too).

[malkin]

Beer should be consumed and not spilled.

[jessmarimba]

Beer should be consumed and not spilled.

Depends on the beer


Owlie, that really does suck! I hope your weekend so far has been well on it's way to a better week. And I hope you're icing your back. Ouch

[jelee1311]

I'm sorry you are having such a tough week. I can offer no advice on the computer issue since I am technologically retarded ,try to take care of yourself. Have a better week starting tomorrow. Sending good thoughts your way.