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So, that's made for a busy, busy few days. Aside from the iPartment inspection, and the frantic cleaning that preceded that - I actually ended up finally sorting out my bookshelf, which lead me to the discovery that I actually can fit all my books on there. Just.

I also ended up with three job interviews yesterday. Well, two job interviews, and one for a volunteer position. Plus I have another interview tomorrow morning, and another I need to reschedule (There was a clash...).

The interviews are mostly "We'll only call back if you are successful" so that's a bit wait and see, but I do have the volunteer spot, so at least that can go on the resume. It's for the Brotherhood of St Lawrence online bookstore (which can be found here, if you are wondering) and I can basically come in whenever to help out. I'm thinking maybe one day a week, but we shall see.

And a professional question here: How long should you volunteer somewhere before you ask the supervisor if you can use them as a reference?

And then after that, my computer went and screwed up on me. Or rather Windows went and screwed up on me, so I had to go and reinstall Windows, and then restore all my programs and settings and what-not. Many thanks must go to the HouseMatt, who did most of the complicated work, since I was too busy freaking out about why the speakers didn't work and where the hell all my files had gone.. (And when Matt wasn't around, I went and... cleaned out some of my cupboards, which means I at least know where all my old photos are now. And my old quotebooks. And my passport from when I was 2 years old.)

Yeah, totally asking for a new computer or laptop or something for my next birthday. Well, I got this one for my 21st, so it'll be 5 years old in May.

Getting back online, it appears I missed a few things. Like I said on Twitter, one day without Internet, and suddenly there are official Watchmen prequel comics? Anything much else going down?

I have my computer back, and all is right with the world.

Didn't even lose any data or anything (though yes, I just spent several hours backing shit up. Even if that means I am now running out of space on the external hard-drive). New screen works fine, even if I am still getting used to the new speakers - I can't tell if they aren't as good quality, or if the different location is just fucking with me.

...And the people for the old screen rang, and since it's in warranty, they'll fix it for free, even if it'll take a while. Which means I may end up with two screens. Yay me?

It did mean the internet capabilities of my new phone got something of a work-out, mind.

And my essay is still there, even if I am kinda behind where I wanted to be. *sigh* Lucky I had already gotten a start on it, huh?

Best guest for my problems seems to be a power surge went and borked both of them at the same time (I just didn't notice the computer was fucked without a monitor). I've since replaced the powerboard they were on - it was making an odd noise, so I ditched it - and hopefully this won't happen again.

...Tomorrow Mum comes down for my birthday dinner with her. So that should be a slightly less stressful amount of fun.

In other news, I made pea soup. Lots and lots of pea soup. I think two dinners in a row is enough pea soup, but it's still there in a lunch-box in the fridge, gone all... solid. It's mildly disturbing.

You know, this whole absence of comment notifications is starting to get... irksome. I keep losing track of conversations I am having. (Sorry again, to anyone I haven't replied to anywhere).

Could you please fix it already, LiveJournal peoples! Gah.

...But I think I have my computer mostly sorted out now. I think. Unless something else happens

Well, what do you know - it's time once more for our regular dose of Wednesday Weirdness.

...And I swear, that really wasn't intended to sound quite so game show host.

Anyhoo, onto the weird.

- In Psych lab, we were informed by our tutor of his great and wonderful love of z-scores. No, I do not ship it.

- In Star Trek club, we had to save the Doctor from the evils of Pixelation!
... Okay, so the Doctor Who DVD borked up towards the end, and we got some amusingly blurry pictures. (In case you were wondering, the episode in question was Boomtown. Which just reminded me that watching that was when I decided that A) I really wasn't a fan of Rose, and B) Mickey was my favourite.)

- In Creative Writing, we had to write descriptions of other people in the class. And then they got read out. Which was kinda amusing. (No descriptions of me were read, though the one I wrote was).

- I also workshopped my draft this week, though that was more the awkward weird than the amusing sort.

- There was a Kitchen party in the iPartment! 'Cos everyone needs to eat.

- The epic saga of my DVD drive. Which actually encompasses yesterday, too.

Anyway, since I had no class yesterday, and I was feeling cold and lazy, I decided to stay in and watch more anime DVDs. Slight problem: My computer's DVD drive decided to go on the blink. All freaking day. I poked around and troubleshot and rebooted and restarted and no matter what, it just would not play DVDs, even ones that worked fine on the weekend (CDs worked fine, though). I even had the HouseMatt come in and take my computer apart to look, and in the end even he thought it was the DVD Reader giving up the ghost and need a new DVD drive.

So, overnight I come to deal with the fact that I'll have to buy a new drive. No biggie - that aren't that expensive, relatively speaking, and Matt walked me though how to install one. DVDs still not playing this morning. I get home, after late Creative Writing, and do a last minute check that the discs themselves work for other people - no problem. So, of to get a new Drive tomorrow.

I give the player one last check, just for the hell of it, not expecting anything to happen. And what do you know: It works.

I don't know if I should be pleased it started working before I forked out for a new one, or annoyed that it apparently went on the blink for no reason whatsoever.

And now I need to watch as much as possible before it dies again! So much for an early night to bed...

ETA: And naturally just typing these words has jinxed me, since the stupid thing is now playing every DVD except the one I actually want it to play. Fuck You, Universe.

So, this morning my laptop (aka my normal computer) went and threw a hissy-fit of epic proportions.

And by hissyfit, I mean it just stopped working.

And as you can sort of guess from that statement, there were very many ways is which this was just not good.

Anyhow, Lancelot (the Laptop) is currently at a repair place up in Coburg, waiting for someone to work out what's wrong and give me a quote on getting it fixed.

And as for me?

Well, I've spent the entire afternoon getting the computer I'd had sitting in the living room actually properly set up and all. (Including the necessary programs, and trying to remember all the sites I had bookmarked) People who've been to the iPartment know which one I mean (Sorry, Josh, you can't use the epic screen to play games on any more).

Fortunately, nothing real important was lost when Lancelot threw his hissy-fit, 'cos most of the important stuff was on the external hard-drive, and the only thing I was in the middle of when it went kerblewy was reading HP fanfic. I do seem to be missing the play counts on all my songs in iTunes, alas.

Anyhow, aside from the futility or trying to remember just what I've forgotten to set up, there are a couple of things I do still need for Teh New Computer.

Firstly, is a new wallpaper. All the ones I have saved were sized to fit the laptop's screen, which was rather smaller. So, if you guys could drop me links to wallpapers you think I'd like (you're on my flist, you should have an idea of what sort of things and fannishness I am into) or ones that are just plain good - and sized 1440x900, could you drop a link to this post?

And the second - and naturally, more important - is that said New Computer is in need of a name. The Laptop was Lancelot, the iPod is Darth, my memory stick is Clementine my external HD is The Oncoming Storage: a suitable name is essential.

Key features of the PC, for characterisation purposes: Epicly large screen, speakers that actually work (I've been using headphones on Lancelot for four years), and the on the front of the actual computer, on of those little panel things that covers the gaps for inserting extra CD drives and whatever is missing 'cos someone poked it too hard.

Names, people. Names!

PS: Everything is going Just As Planned, computer-wise right now. But if anything starts being wonky, expect posts from me begging for assistance.

So, my computer has gone and died on me. Again.

Yeah, well that bites.

I am not impressed. *starts thinking about getting a new computer*

This was supposed to be a photopost and run down of Prosh Week and Scav Hunt, which was what has occupied me for the last few days.

However, last night my laptop went and died. Again. It's now out being tested for things, and I'm at a net cafe.

So, in lieu of interesting postings from me, I'll make a request of my flist: I've noticed that over the last few weeks, I've had quite a few people I don't know friend me. Some I've only chatted with briefly, some not at all.

So introduce yourselves, n00bs! Tell me who you are, about yourselves, why you friended me. And once my computer's back, I might chat with you a little more.