yep. IT DID COME TRUE.

so after taking my computer in 4 different times to the apple store this is what happened.

genius: well, your computer is pretty jacked up, but you knew that...

me: yes.

genius: so here is what we are going to do, we will credit your account for the amount of the white macbook, so you can get a new one or upgrade.

me: WHAT? ok, are you sure?

genius: well i don't have to if you don't want it.

me: no, that sound great. (me thinking THIS IS THE BEST NEWS OF MY LIFE)

so i come to you, with internet, on a new. macbook pro. 13inch. lovely baby.

go royals.

false hope

the check was fraud. figures. don't know how or where they got my name/address.

keep taking my computer back to the apple store, got my logic board replaced
but my stupid internet STILL DOES NOT WORK. or works for 3 minutes and dies. i am scared to take the thing back in there. they are going to hate me.

i am getting tired of it. and i know they are too.

IT CAME TRUE?!

so, today my dad called and had received a mysterious package for me at his office. it was a check. now i posted some of the furniture i am trying to sell on craigs list, and had recieved a couple responses and people were sending me money-but then i figured out all those people who were going to send me money were a scam, so i figured this was one of their checks. but when i got it, it was from someone who i had not talked to on craigs list. it was from a company called Apple Inc.

so i googled it and it was an apple store. and i tried to call to figure out why they sent me this check, for a large amount of money, and if it was real, but they are closed.

but WHAT IF THEY SAW MY LAST POST and sent me a check for a new computer?!?!? but why would they send it to my dads work?! i am so confused.

but here is this check for the amount of a new computer, in my hands. WHAT?!

my wildest dream

so, towards the end of the semester my wireless card in my computer slowly started to die. this resulted in m using an Ethernet cable which worked great. until i got home and we don't even have that option.
lesson 1-Ethernet is handy.

so i made a handy little genius bar appointment at the apple store and spilled my problems, they so kindly ordered me a new card and replaced it-for free mind you.
lesson 2-buy apple care

so then i picked up my worn out macbook and took it home. it didn't work. no airport would even come up. so i decided to unscrew the back and figure out what was wrong. there were lots of different little screws and i think i put some back in the wrong place, after i couldn't even get all them off.
lesson 3-don't think you're natalie scott when taking a computer apart, because you are not and will not fix it

so i made another appointment and took it in. i figured i would just drop it off and they would fix it but the guy took it to the back and said a cable was unplugged, so he fixed it, and then i came back and it still wasn't fixed. i stumped the genius guy.
lesson 4-mac genius's are not all that genius-but very helpful and kind.

so then i left it there, and have not heard anything about it. so i am hoping this is how my next call from the apple store goes.

"yes, tricia? we have your computer, it is broken and can not be fixed*, but because you are such a loyal customer and awesome at everything you do, we are going to replace it with a new macbook, you can come pick it up tomorrow"

this would be the best day of my life. so please, be thinking of me as i sit waiting for this call to come.

i think this problem is because i have illegal softwear on my computer, the whole CS4 suite, which if they ask, i will tell them i bought and they need to replace because i have not even begun to have as much fun on it as it deserves.

What's up gas prices?....you are.

Well guys, i have been extremely busy the past week. I am ready to get back to manhattan so i can be less busy. but i have two months. here is what i have been doing..

•started class. and dressing in the following: (not by choice, but i don't mind.)

-chefs outfit complete with white coat, floppy hat, chef pants and ugly shoes.

•babysitting. this is enjoyable, and easy money

• selling accessories and working for my dad.

•visiting the melting pot with some friends for 3.75 chocolate. greatness.

• celebrating k-tyler finally turning 21 and catching up with friends.

• catching up watching one tree hill season four.

• hammering my finger while putting up a sign. now it is a purple color, go wildcats.

•filling up with gas. hence the title of the blog

• getting a new wireless card, hoping it will solve all my problems.

some things i have not been doing.

•playing golf

• pool.(this is fine by me)

• shopping ,which is good for my bank account.

don't get me wrong, i am really enjoying summer, and have done lots of things, but i am busier then i have been in so long. i get up early, go to class, work, then STUDY! which is something i am not used to (thank you A.Q miller school of journalism). I have had fun hanging out with friends, but i am so ready for.

•D.C.-three weeks.

•chicago- mom booked the tickets today

• kearney.

• a left six reunion ( this might not happen soon but i will dream)

ok. my bedtime is now, which is sad, but like i said-i am a busy woman!

bird crap.

this is what happens when i come home. my car, chester, becomes target for all of johnson counties birds to do their business on. every time i walk out to my car, i have a new surprise waiting for me. and then it makes me want to wash my car, but then i think.

a. i shouldn't use money on that

and

b. birds will continue to poop on it after it is washed, so what is the point.

so i have to push my OCDness about my clean car aside and focus on something else.

on another note, i have been golfing the past couple days and my body is sore. because i have also been lifting heavy objects. and yes. i am not made for that.

and on my last note, dear skip bo god. WHY CAN'T I EVER WIN A GAME ANYMORE? i don't think i have won in like 2 months. and this is not an exaggeration.

well friends, miss you, love you and if you are not doing anything this week in the afternoons, call me. i have pictures to hang and a store to organize.

flying by.

well summer has been summer for one week, and its been busy. texas was way fun.

working hard. going to texas. now back and figuring out the rest of summer. as i look at my calendar to figure out when i am

a. going down to the lake

b. babysitting

c. having little random sales

d. play golf

i am realizing that a. may never happen. which is a major bummer, considering that is the only place i will attempt to tan. every weekend i look at i am either doing b. or c. which is fine, because that means i am making money, but still. i love the lake and don't get to visit much. and then once school starts i won't make it cause i will be doing my sweet internship pretty much every weekend. so bummer. blah.

i am glad it is summer but sad at my discovery. class starts next week. early.

thats all.