nichole Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Yep, I got the laptop! Here's what happened.... That morning while I was on the phone with my mom, I told her about this stellar sale at walmart and she should check it out. She is a techno junkie and loves getting good deals. She was going shopping that day anyways, so she was going to stop in and check it out. Later that day, she calls me all upset because walmart was out of this one item she wanted to buy ME. She told me to call the other walmart's in the area to find a laptop! I started arguing with her about it..."You are NOT buying me a laptop!" ...it didn't work. She's so stinking stubborn! My parents bought me the Acer laptop that was on sale on Friday! It's a combined birthday (coming up!) and christmas present, plus a christmas bonus. (I work for them part time and they feel they need to do crazy things like that) Isn't that awesome! I was in tears over this, I was so happy! After the last couple of weeks I've had, it was a nice surprise...and generous! I feel so weird about my parents buying me a computer. They are so good about things like this. She told me this is to help me with my business because she has faith in me. Ok, gonna cry again! So here's the specs on this thing: Acer Aspire 1gb ram (not a ton, but will work) 80 gb hard drive cd/dvd-rw combo 15.4 lcd screen and it has the wi-fi card...awesome! We are totally wireless out here! yippee! I just wanted to be able to finally share some good news with you guys! I'm so excited! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheriL Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Congratulations - nice to know you're getting some good stuff happening. Have fun with your new toy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenScrapper Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 That's awesome...I'm sure you will have fun with it......laptops are so cool and versatile. I'm sure you will be forever grateful to your parents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruralscrapper Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Oh Nichole that is absolutely fantastic! I'm glad that you have found a little bright spot in your life right now! Enjoy that new laptop and I expect to see lots of new layouts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NS_Scrapper Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Very cool and so touching to hear the story. So nice to have something postive when you've been having so much bad news. Enjoy! Mary Elizabeth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimmybutton Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Yea, nichole! That is awesome! They sure do love their daughter! You're gonna have so much fun with that new laptop and everytime you turn it on you'll think about the wonderful people who gave it to you....i'm thinkin' you're going to have to do a LO about this surprise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerryveale Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Congratulations, Nichole! I'm so happy for you! (oh my goodness, don't we sound like girl nerds here??!!) But really, that is a wonderful treat, and I'm sure it makes your parents happy to see you happy!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan Neff Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 That's fantastic! You're going to have such fun! And please don't feel weird about your parents buying you a laptop. I'm sure it gave them great pleasure to be able to do so. Just think how you will feel when it's your turn to have adult children, and you'll still enjoy being able to make them happy. Yeay for Nichole! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Launa Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 That's awesome Nichole! How exciting! Gotta love mom's!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurel Lakey Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Oooh, a fun new toy! That's great that you're getting to have some good things in your life now! Have fun playing when it gets there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
April Showers Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Oh Nicole, that is wonderful! You are going to love it. What loving parents you have. Glad to hear some good news. Hope you and your kids are getting over being sick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmoo Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Yeah for you and your parents. Have fun. Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bscal Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Wow that's so nice. I can tell you're excited. You can scrap anywhere now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo Corne Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 yay Nichole, gotta love those parents. so nice for you to have something special just for you, especially after all you've gone through, enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnie2004 Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 That is just so cool Nicole!!! what a set of parents you have there!!! Congrats! Caren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wxchic Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 YAY Nicole!! Good for you...enjoy it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhotoshopScrapper Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 So cool Nichole! Enjoy it. If you get to a point where you need more memory....check out newegg.com (am I allowed to put that URL in one of these posts?). If not....just let me know and I won't do it again. BTW - I LOVE how you spell your name. My youngest daughter's middle name is Nichole and that's the way we chose to spell it. I rarely see her name spelt that way though. Nice to know someone else uses the spelling. Denise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryJo Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Well congratulations , What a wonderful gift to receive !!!!! My computer techs just love the Acer. Apparently they have an exceptional service center. As a matter of fact. Its right here in Syracuse. Not that you'll ever need it, but just in case, I promise to babysit it for you ! You will never have to leave ScrapGirls again !!!!! What an awesome thought !!!!! Enjoy enjoy enjoy !!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb Hughes Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 WOW! How incredibly loving your parents are! It IS more blessed to give than to receive, but sometimes its hard to believe that, isn't it? My tech nerd SIL convinced me to replace my desktop with a desktop, but I SO wanted to be able to take my work with me here and there! (He is probably right in my case, since i have SO MUCH graphic stuff to deal with in my "other work"). He has both, so why can't I??) LOL Enjoy... Barb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cricket331 Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Thats so cool!! You will love working anywhere you want. How wonderful your parents are, and the apple doesn't far fall from the tree so I'm sure you are just as wonderful:). Enjoy your new toy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicole_j Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Great news Nichole!!! Congrats! You are going to have such fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PBarnes Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 That's wonderful Nichole! How exciting. Can you upgrade the RAM? I've heard it is difficult to do on some laptops but I don't have any experience in that area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lgsouthfla Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Wow you must be so excited!! You will really love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nichole Posted November 5, 2007 Author Share Posted November 5, 2007 you guys are all so awesome!!! I am excited about being able to play whenever/wherever I want. I have to hunt down a router seeing as how my signal is very weak in the living room. AND, I'm finding it very difficult to type on this thing...curser goes all whacky on me. I'm sure it's just the user! LOL Kids are ok, I'm sick now though. Figures. Have a new toy and not feeling well enough to play with it! I just love God's sense of humor! Kinda like making the itchiest part of your body (your back) the one spot you can't reach....LOL Well thanks again! I'm off to take a nap. I have a WIC appointment this afternoon so I only have a few hours to rest. be back soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennk Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Yeah Nichole! What a nice gift. You will love it! I only scrap on my laptop anymore. It can go where I go. Hope you get to feeling better soon so that you can play with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shari PV Mom Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 That is so awesome Nichole! Are parents great! My Mom just gave me $2500 to pay for physical therapy that I need but can't afford ... AND she bought my dh a $3000 riding lawn mower just because he's been a big help to her lately. I had tears in my eyes when I read your post! I am SOOOO happy for you! And sooooo happy that you finally had some good news to share!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrappylibrarian Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 How exciting! I went and looked at it but just couldn't get it this time. Please let me know how well it works for you, I am hoping to get one soon and I imagine there will be another sale or two coming up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cathyok Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 Congrats, Nichole, on your new toy!!! I'm also sure that it gave your mom great pleasure to do that for you! Have fun! Cathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nichole Posted November 6, 2007 Author Share Posted November 6, 2007 How exciting! I went and looked at it but just couldn't get it this time. Please let me know how well it works for you, I am hoping to get one soon and I imagine there will be another sale or two coming up. Oh I really like it! Honestly, it is just as fast as my PC and so convenient! The only problems I'm having are user related 1. I'm finding that if I start typing too fast, my cursor gets relocated somewhere on the page. Not sure why it does that...maybe I have to move the "pointer" somewhere else? Trying to figure that out. 2. I really don't like the whole touch pad thing for Photoshop use. It's really hard to hold shift, left click, and move at the same time. Cramps my hands up! LOL So, I'm in search of a mouse to hook up to it, but the mouse port is not the same as what I have laying around. I'm in search of a mouse with a USB cord or a wireless. 3. I need a router. We have wireless out here but the only router is 1 house away and I'm getting a very weak signal. Do I need the laptop connected to the net? Probably not, but it sure would make it more fun! So, that's it! Told you it was user related!!! Hahaha I think my priority right now is the mouse. Once I get that...whew smooth sailing! I'd bet that the day after thanksgiving (affectionately called Black Friday) SOMEONE will have a laptop sale. You might have to get up at 2 a.m. and wait in line for 3 hours for the store to open...but hey, if you are saving a couple hundred $$$...totally worth it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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