Technology Junkie but Not Geeky Enough Apparently
Each morning I think I'm going to write, I get out of bed, fire up the desktop in my bedroom and proceed to get completely preoccupied with everything but writing.
A few days ago, it was Internet Relay Chat (RC). I convinced myself I needed it. I downloaded some software, paid $20 for it only to find that IRC is all but passe and I could've downloaded a free version of what I just paid $20.
Nonetheless, I found where I was going on IRC and discovered that it was just me and a group of 13 year old geeks who were so thrilled to be talking to a woman, they almost cried when I signed off.
Unfortunately, while on IRC, I asked a question about downloading. That convinced me I needed Bit Torrent. It seemed like a good idea at the time. I subscribed to Torrent Spy, downloaded Azureus and tried to get it to work.
Two hours later I was still fuzting around trying to figure out ways to open my NAT to port 6661, whatever the fuck that means!
I upgraded my router; I surfed all around for instructions; and I still don't know what I'm doing.
Why? I don't know because when I checked the downloads, there was absolutely nothing I'd be interested in having. There were a lot of Airwolf episodes and Star Wars though.
I deleted the Azureus; but now I wonder will I regret that decision.
After hours of wringing my hands, I discovered that I didn't need Azureus after all! I had another client already installed that worked beautifully without all that fussing and manipulating. It was so invisible, as a matter of fact, I didn't realize I had it. Problem solved.
Except......
My wireless TIVO connection seemed to go nuts. I no longer was getting a reliable signal from my wireless USB adapter, the one I bought with the gift certificate I got for Christmas. I tried everything and now days later of sleepless nights trying to figure out why it didn't work anymore, I've decided to go wired ethernet instead. I've bitten the bullet, forked over the cash and have ordered a new adapter. If this one doesn't work, I don't know what I'll do!
Attention diverted back to writing, I then became obsessed with finding the utility that will make by Gmail into a Drive on my computer. By the time I located, downloaded and configured that little thing, another hour or two.
Have I done any writing? NO! [Not unless you consider this writing. I'm still not sure.]
A few days ago, it was Internet Relay Chat (RC). I convinced myself I needed it. I downloaded some software, paid $20 for it only to find that IRC is all but passe and I could've downloaded a free version of what I just paid $20.
Nonetheless, I found where I was going on IRC and discovered that it was just me and a group of 13 year old geeks who were so thrilled to be talking to a woman, they almost cried when I signed off.
Unfortunately, while on IRC, I asked a question about downloading. That convinced me I needed Bit Torrent. It seemed like a good idea at the time. I subscribed to Torrent Spy, downloaded Azureus and tried to get it to work.
Two hours later I was still fuzting around trying to figure out ways to open my NAT to port 6661, whatever the fuck that means!
I upgraded my router; I surfed all around for instructions; and I still don't know what I'm doing.
Why? I don't know because when I checked the downloads, there was absolutely nothing I'd be interested in having. There were a lot of Airwolf episodes and Star Wars though.
I deleted the Azureus; but now I wonder will I regret that decision.
After hours of wringing my hands, I discovered that I didn't need Azureus after all! I had another client already installed that worked beautifully without all that fussing and manipulating. It was so invisible, as a matter of fact, I didn't realize I had it. Problem solved.
Except......
My wireless TIVO connection seemed to go nuts. I no longer was getting a reliable signal from my wireless USB adapter, the one I bought with the gift certificate I got for Christmas. I tried everything and now days later of sleepless nights trying to figure out why it didn't work anymore, I've decided to go wired ethernet instead. I've bitten the bullet, forked over the cash and have ordered a new adapter. If this one doesn't work, I don't know what I'll do!
Attention diverted back to writing, I then became obsessed with finding the utility that will make by Gmail into a Drive on my computer. By the time I located, downloaded and configured that little thing, another hour or two.
Have I done any writing? NO! [Not unless you consider this writing. I'm still not sure.]
posted by Ambimom at 11:12 AM
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