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Office space

For the last several years, my computer has been in my bedroom. That’s been my office. And I’ve often thought how lovely it would be to put it someplace else—with views out a window even. But with the lad home, there really wasn’t enough room anyplace else. It’s amazing how much space a teenager can fill up.

Now, I have room to spare, even in this tiny house. I’m suddenly rattling around in it with parts of it that don’t see much use at all. Traffic is way down, obviously.

So, last evening, I got to work. The first order of business was dismantling a fish tank that had been in the dining room for years. My last fish died a few months ago and I finally decided that I’ve had it with fish. Time to put the tank away and use the space for something else. A desk, for example.

That was a project, but the tank is gone and the desk is in its new home. And I have a large window...the sliding glass doors that lead out onto the deck. I can watch the bird feeders. I can even look out the front windows at the same time. Suddenly I feel connected to the outside world. And Terry is happier. She can sleep on her favorite bed with me in the same room. I don’t think she’s been this content in a long while. You can just see the happiness oozing out of her eyes.

Of course, the best part for me is the new computer. Last Christmas, the lad and I came to an agreement. I’d get him a new computer for Christmas, but it was only on loan. As soon as he left for college, I would assume ownership. Now, here I am now with a screaming machine—with a dual 2.4 GHz processor, 1Gig of Ram, and 224 Gigs of hard drive. And a flat panel LCD monitor. I tell you, this is sweet. My old computer is still upstairs, but it has lost its appeal overnight. It is old and slow and on its last legs.

I haven’t decided yet whether to get rid of it, though. I’ve grown rather fond of having the wide world of internet radio available when I retire for the evening. Maybe I’ll leave it as my upstairs entertainment center. I can do that now. I can do whatever I want in my house. Yes, I can.

Posted on 08/28/06 at 02:36 PM
 




Justme

Well keep in this mode! The kids are back to school tomorrow! WOO HOO! And dismantling someones house is much more fun than, ya know, looking for a new job big surprise And I am so looking forward to them both taking a bus! This is the first time in my mommyhood that I haven’t had to drive them to school!
So don’t admire those pretty stars out your big window to late, cause I will be over after I do my last drop forhopefullyeverandeverfortherestofmyfreakinglife! I caved, I am being nice and driving the BC on his first day. But he is taking that bus home Mmwaahaha!

United States   Posted by Justme on 08/28/06  at  03:00 PM





Kate

Maybe we could encourage the sun to shine, too? And perhaps warmer temps? I’ve been freezing for the last week and finally gave in and turned the heat on last night for a while. This is AUGUST! It’s supposed to be hot out! There’s something wrong with having to wear three layers and fuzzy socks in August!

I’ll be ready and waiting when you get here. With the coffee pot on this time. There is so much to do around here!! I have the sneaking suspicion that by the time Ian comes home at Christmas, this place will be scary different. I’m trying to prepare him for that already.

PS. I wish you luck on the hopefully forever and ever thing. Especially if BC decides to do sports when he’s a little older. smile

United States   Posted by Kate on 08/28/06  at  03:16 PM





Brian

Save your old computer, buy a big cheap hard drive for it, and put all your music on it so you can use the thing as a music server.  Serving up MP3s is not taxing on such a machine, and you can connect it to your stereo or other home entertainment devices.

United States   Posted by Brian on 08/28/06  at  05:20 PM





Pablo

I seem to recall making a comment about how quickly you might grow accustomed to having a house to yourself. But I didn’t think it would be this quick!

United States   Posted by Pablo on 08/28/06  at  06:39 PM





Kate

That’s a great idea, Brian. Thanks. I probably don’t even really need to buy a hard drive for it...it already has 80GB and only half is in use. Once I clean it out, there should be plenty of room. For the immediate future, anyway.

Pablo, I didn’t expect to it to be this quick, either. I haven’t shed a tear in two days and I have so many ideas for this house that it makes me tired thinking about it. I miss my boy like crazy, there’s no question, but this is where we are and there’s no going back. My plan is to make my house as comfortable for me as possible, partially to offset missing the lad, but also because...well...I can and I really enjoy it. I might even put some pink in the bathroom by golly.

United States   Posted by Kate on 08/28/06  at  07:05 PM





Justme

The forever and ever thing was, just to school. LOL, I am still mommy chauffeur.

United States   Posted by Justme on 08/29/06  at  05:38 AM





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