My computer is up and running again, although I feel like I'm not completely my computer self.
We think I was hit by a virus, but are not sure. Dear Hubs restored my computer which means everything was wiped off and I had to start with a clean slate again. Luckily he had backed up my computer but that was AWHILE ago. Anything I had saved since then is gone!
We decided to load the newest version of Microsoft word since we were starting over. All of this has brought about some issues for me.
1. It is different and I'm not used to it.
2. My Outlook Express is not operating and I have to go to the internet to obtain my personal and Bella Rosa emals. (Please bear with me as it slows me down a lot as Bebe is not as patient as I)
3. The internet was not working so Dear Hubby is using some special thing a ma jig to bring it into my computer. (Can you tell I had no idea what he was talking about when he explained it to me?)
4. I feel "virtually" handicapped. All of my photos, documents, templates, etc were stored on my computer and using my laptop was okay but I didn't have all of my tools. Plus, my laptop was not hooked up to a printer. (Difficult to process my Bella Rosa orders without my usual set up.)
So I'm back but with a limp. No, more like a pair of crutches.... with some wood glue! But I'm not letting it stop me.
And I do have some fun news. I found a pink santa ornament or tree topper while I was out with my Dear Mother earlier this week. But when I brought him home I noticed his buttons are missing. The dots are just the glue remnants! And most of his face is covered by his ivory beard. That's okay, he's still cute. I'll find something fun to glue on maybe with a little glitter to give him some extra sparkle.
And pretty soon I'll be running as good as new on my computer too! This New Year's Eve we'll be celebrating with my Dear Father who arrives that morning to visit with us.
Hope you have a fantastic NEW YEAR! I'm joining up with linky parties "Thrifty Thursday over at Bloggaritaville.... and also for "Pink Saturday" with How Sweet the Sound.
you seem to be handling the computer thing amazingly well. I'd be frustrated beyond words! I'm proud of you.
ReplyDeleteComputer problems are so frustrating. I am pretty intimidated by them and when things go wonky, I have no idea how to fix it!
ReplyDeleteThe pink Santa is adorable. Glitter would be a pretty addition.
We have a solid white Santa that we used back before our children were born. He was so serious and so WHITE (nothing whimsical about him at all) that Bryan and I said we skipped the angel and put God on our tree. Back then we laughed but now I worry that we were being impertinent. Oh well, the Lord knows our heart.
Have a Happy New Year Jillian!
Hi Jillian-Cars and computers are great when they work-but when they don't it is so frustrating!!!There's something to be said for the olden days!
ReplyDeleteLove Santa-despite his shortcomings...
gail
:-) Just keep up your good spirits and all will be fine, sugar.
ReplyDeleteFunny too, because I'm on an Amazon Discussions about the difference between Windows PCs and Macs. It's up to 1400+ posts and I'm gonna ignore it for a while. Getting too hot for me!! LOL
xoxo,
Connie
Chin up! Things will be straight soon! Happy new year!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!!!
ReplyDeleteCharo
Jillian,
ReplyDeleteSanta is a cutie pie and I know you will make him into a real "sparkler!"
Had a wonderful time with everyone at Christmas.
Love,
Ms.Daisymau
Good reminder that I need to be backing mine up more-Best Wishes for 2011~
ReplyDeleteYour pink Santa is very cute. With the buttons gone you can put anything you want in their place! After reading this I'm gonna go back-up my computer. So sorry you are having problems!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year anyway,
~Marilee
What a darling little Santa!!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to you!!
Hugs,
Debbie
Hang in there sweetie! Happy New Year and Happy PS!
ReplyDeleteRoselle
Your Santa is wonderful, with or without the buttons!
ReplyDeleteWishing you a blessed and happy New Year!
Sherry @ A Happy Valentine
Hey there, Jillian!! I'm glad your hubs patched up the computer enough to get ya up and running! I know zilch about them, cept it stinks when they don't work and when you lose your "saved" stuff! My PC (which was ancient and had been patched up and patted along for years) finally took it's last breath late last summer. I think a fatal virus was also the cause of it's demise. Anyway, that's when I took my savings and bought a new iMac. So far, I'm loving it. However, like you said, learning a new program/s is rough. It all happened at my busiest time of the year and I haven't really had the opportunity to really explore what I can do with this new piece of technology. I have only taken one class...and my goal is to take as many as I can. I like someone showing me first....then when I do it again, it makes more sense.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, I wish you and yours the best New Year ever...and of course, I hope you have a great Pink Saturday!! L, Dana
Ohhh I know the feeling of computer problems!
ReplyDeleteMay your new year be filled with PINK and wonderful health AND computer smoothness :)
claudia