After a day and a half of stress and worry, my computer is back up and running and the future is looking bright! In case anyone is planning on doing the same thing, make sure you have all the drivers you need on disc before reinstalling. Luckily I could download them at work so I'm back online.

When I deleted everything on my hard drive and did all the Windows business, I decided to weave in some ends on my sesame pieces (3 down, 2 to go) while I was waiting for the machine. Things degenerated into somewhat of a crisis when my computer malfunctioned, so I put it away, called it a night and knit on Trekking sock #2 to calm my nerves.

I had a revelation that being so dependent on the computer is not so great. I use my computer for music, news, DVDs.. and of course to stay in (very close) touch with family and friends at home. Not to mention blogging! Despite the initial panic ("It's gone forever! I'm all alone! I can't blog from work! I'll never be able to afford a new computer! What will I do!?") I did actually enjoy my computer-free life, short-lived as it may have been. I even worked a few rows on my long-lost Flower Basket Shawl last night and fit in an unexpected trip to the airport before getting connected today.

There is so much we can do on the internet these days that adds value and ease to our lives. But is it worth it when it really seems to have taken over? I've been thinking about this today, but then again I did still take the time to post. Hmm...

(Reinstalling all the necessary components over the next few days... hopefully photos will be back soon!!)