Bored, bored, bored... Not me, not now!

Now that I have relocated Heather’s computer and the network is operating smoothly, I have a deadline to meet, more or less, with regard to my computer. Today, I received the 2005 edition of my operating system with all its annoyingly bloated new features. Microsoft calls it innovation. I call it “software obesity.” As always, there are numerous added services that I will never use. I ultimately disable much of what Microsoft considers essential, but which my computer does not.


Friday morning is my online orientation as a new student of WIU. I will have to use online software as a big part of the virtual classroom, and I need to have my PC “rehabilitated” first. Before Friday, I need to restore my computer, completely wiping the hard drive for a clean start with that new OS software. I have lots to do before Friday, and still haven’t finished my autobiography for Monday’s class. I will get it together before then, though, no worries about that. At least I’m not bored to tears, with nothing to do!

School daze

This weekend, we got our wireless network up and running. I moved Heather's computer into the living room, so that she can get online while Gabriel is sleeping. She hasn't been able to email her family much since Gabriel was born. Of course, that is to be expected, but I wanted to make it more convenient for her to at least send an email now and then. It does help me out, too. With classes starting on Monday, I will be able to study, "attend classes," and enjoy my family, all at the same time, as opposed to playing the hermit, hiding out in my little closet, er, office.

My first assignment is to write an autobiography introducing myself to my virtual class. In a way, I guess it isn't a virtual class, since we will be viewing each other's posted comments and sharing ideas in near-real time. Okay, since I will probably never meet my classmates, it is still a virtual class. Anyway, duty calls. I have a lot of work at the Lights today. Later.