Mac

It’s Alive!

July 27, 2006

in Daily Life, Shijiazhuang, Technology

It works! It is not just a paperweight!! <ssssiiiigggghhhhh> All is right in the world again,* my laptop is functioning and should be back on my desk by Monday. *Sorry, it appears that all is not right in the world, what with several wars occurring, children starving, the scourges of AIDS, tuberculosis, polio, etc., and [...]

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Computer Woes Continue

July 25, 2006

in Daily Life, Shijiazhuang, Technology

It appears that I am now the proud owner of a very expensive, shiny, silver Mac paperweight. It has been delivered to the Apple store to see if anything can be done to either resurrect it or reclaim the data from the hard drive. I’m trying to put this all behind me and pretend that [...]

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Computer Sadness

July 21, 2006

in Daily Life, Technology

Friends, please join me in a collective, mournful vigil as I await the fate of my dear, beloved Mac G4 Powerbook, which inexplicably and tragically, decided to douse herself in water. I know she is strong, powerful, and full of irreplaceable data, but I fear that she may not be long for this world. Only [...]

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Beijing – Saturday Shopping

January 8, 2006

in Beijing, Travel

Saturday morning we woke up early (9AM is early when you’re on vacation!) and had a really delicious western style breakfast. (eggs, toast, bacon, sausage) It had been a long time since I had eggs and bacon! Then we decided that we would go shopping – M. for a camera and DH and I for [...]

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Hello 2006 – I’m Back

January 5, 2006

in Daily Life, Shijiazhuang

Happy Western New Year! Yes, I’m back, after a little break from blogging! Please pardon me, I’ve been sick (traditional Christmas cold), without internet access and traveling, but I promise many new blog entries over the coming days to make up for it. I am very excited to announce that this first entry of 2006 [...]

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