Part 2

Hello again to the one person who actually reads this...me. LOL! I most people I know don't have a blog of their own. A few do, but they tend to update less often than myself! I know 1 or 2 that make regular updates, but that is pretty much about it.

Well, I've made a decision. I'm getting a new computer by the end of 2008! My computer, I got back in 2003, is starting to feel a bit dates. I've upgraded essentially everything I can, and I can't do most things that a computer SHOULD DO these days. I can play games made from 2005 or earlier. I can surf the Internet. I can listen to music. I can edit pictures, but it takes forever to load any changes I make to it. I can't really hope to do any video editing or play any of the recent games out there. I can see the end of this computers life coming really soon. This rig has served me well over the years. It has survived multiple power outages, a mini-flood, dropping of the case onto the floor, just to name a few. I am quite pleased overall.

My Final Computer Specs: (to anyone who cares about this stuff)

• Pentium 4 - 2.4GHZ Intel Processor
• 1G of RAM - Upgraded from 512MB
• ATI Radeon 9200 - 128MB PCI Video (THIS IS KILLING ME!!!) - Upgraded from 32MB onboard video
• Sound Blaster Audigy 24-bit Sound Card - Upgraded from onboard
• SONY DVD +-R/RW Burner - Upgraded from generic CD Burner
• Samsung SyncMaster 225BW  22' Monitor LCD Flatscreen - Upgraded from older Syncmaster (came with computer)
• HP Officejet 5610 All in one Printer - Upgraded from All in One Lexmark x85
• Wireless Keyboard/Mouse Combo
• Hard Drives: 250G, 200G, and 80G - All different than the original 80G it came with. Long story, another time perhaps.

With the exception of the processor, and the case, everything is upgraded from original. The question remains, do I get a Windows Home Premium (or ultimate if I can afford it), or do I go with a Mac? I've always wanted to try my hand an another system, but game selection will be a big factor in my decision. I will update here when I make my choice.

I'm already on my second week of vacation, starting next week (March 10th to be exact.) I get 3 weeks in the year, and my third is going to be the week of May 5th. My first week was in February. Why am I taking them all so early in the year? I have a few reasons. One, There is only so much I can take being at a place that is very likely to set you off if either a customer or a manager says something to you in the wrong way. Second, with the possibility of my employer leaving Canada to some overseas country, I'm not going to say where or how (much) they will pay them, with me not getting a week in the summer, the next choices would be in the end of September to November. There is a chance, small, I admit, but a chance that I could be out of a job by then. I don't want to risk not getting my 3 weeks. Lastly, with the weather we are getting here, I don't want to drive in this crap. With the storm we had today, and another one coming in the next few days, I think I'm making a good decision.

Enough for tonight.

As a quick note, I like this Windows Writer program. It's easy to add blogs, I just put it my account information, and select the blog provider. That's IT! Best of all, its FREE!

BTW: If you notices the YouTube video of my friend doing karaoke...there will be more coming soon!

Out!

Nekk!

I'm Baaaaaaaaacccccccccckkkkkkkkk!

 

Hey there folks! I realize it has been several months since my last post, last time was in 2007. Lots of things have happened since then.

 

Yes, I'm still living at home, which I don't mind. I still help out around the house whenever I can. I'm trying to save up to eventually get out on my own, but things have come up, and I kind of don't want to leave. I have to pay off my car, which will be done in like 4 or 5 months... yay! I can't wait till I'm done paying off the car. It's been a life saver for me, in terms of both $$$ and driving in general. No, I haven't got into an accident yet. I've been driving close to 7 years, and no screwups so far. I've come close, by my own admission, turning left too early, and almost side-swiped another car coming into the same lane turning right. This was 2 years ago, I swear it won't happen again! Especially in this weather as well. Driving home in this shit (pardon my french), is NOT FUN!

 

Let's see... I'm still working at Convergys. More and more or my friends are leaving or they are switching shifts to different times of the day. I find myself sitting by myself at breaks and lunch more frequently. I need more friends! We just changed to different schedules now, and I have a static schedule now! I work Monday to Friday, 11:00 to 7:30 each day, and off every weekend! This is the first week, and I'm still getting used to it. I didn't get the start time I wanted though. I wanted 10 or 10:30, but I'm not complaining too much, because most people I know didn't even get the days off they wanted, or the type of schedule either. Who knows how it's going to work out. By the end of the year, Convergys may not be around. There was an article recently on www.wellandtribune.ca, but by now, you'd have to create an account to view it, as the article is over a week old now. It says the company is considering leaving Canada because of our higher dollar. Who knows how long we are going to stay open. I don't know too much at this point, so I'm hoping it stays open for now. I need the $$$!!!

 

I am REALLY enjoying my new Nintendo Wii! I got it for Christmas last year. My parents fooled me, I opened the WiiPlay game first, and they said they couldn't get the system, it was all sold out. (I knew that was true because I had looked around a little and couldn't find one anywhere). The last present I opened, was the Wii! I was caught off guard, and extremely happy! I just preordered the new Super Smash Brothers Brawl, and I can't wait for it!

 

Well, there are a whole bunch more things I want to talk about, but I will save that for later. I don't want to go blank after just one entry! I'm trying to use the Windows Live Writer to make this post, and I've tried to add some stuff to the site. Please set me know if it works out!

 

Out!

Nekk!