more bad luck

I've been without computer again. :(

The motherboard misbehaved once more, and I lost my ethernet port, so no network access for me. Being a new operating system install, I couldn't even get my archived games (via Steam or Impulse) installed for playtime during the holidays. It's surprising how useless a computer "feels" when it doesn't have network access. *sigh* I guess it's time to purchase my game titles at Good Old Games instead. At least their software can be installed under any circumstance. I fired up my decade-old laptop a few times, but it was painful to watch it try to compute. I didn't do much with it. I won't be catching up on the many weeks of missed blog posts.

I have a network card installed in my new computer, so we'll see how long this arrangement lasts. At last, I can read blogs and emails easily!

• I've been much too busy at work lately, but that major project is finally over.
• My boss quits on Friday, so work will still be much too hectic for having too few people.
• I go to dinner this Wednesday night with the company CEO as part of that award many weeks ago.

Meanwhile, I'm gaining weight and losing sleep. Not the best start to a new year.