There are really two gifts that I received that were just plain fantastic. One was more practical than the other. The more useful gift was definitely my GPS device. I got it for Christmas before winter quarter started. See, I’m the kind of person who gets lost terribly easily. Most notably, I’ve managed to get myself lost less than a block away from home while driving to the supermarket on the corner. While driving to North Carolina, I also took a wrong turn and only figured it out when I ended up in Kentucky. I constantly carry a map of campus around with me, since I have trouble finding my way around. Having a GPS device in my car has saved the day many times, and has allowed my continued transportation to and from Columbus every day.
The other gift I received was my beloved laptop. 5 years ago or so I got it for Christmas. I had been using the family desktop for all my gaming and homework needs, and it was bogged down by the misuse of my Luddite family members. Once I got my laptop, I found an entire new world found within the coding of my computer. Everything from online networking to software programming, my laptop placed it all in my hands. Naturally, I also became an avid computer gamer, although I’ve moved on from such games as Runescape (I’m lying). Since then, I’ve gone through a few cheap laptops, and currently own four or so computers that I keep in my room. I’m not going to pretend that I’m not a nerd, but you can’t deny that having four computers set up isn’t cool.
1. I've always wanted a GPS. My friends and I are obsessed with geocaching. I envy you if it has the option to show/track in longitude and latitudes without the navigation on.
ReplyDelete2. "Luddite" as an adjective always makes me think of the 19th century English textile workers. I often forget that it can be applied to refer to technology haters.
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3. Runescape: I feel guilty every time I log on. In my heart I know that there are better options out there, but I can't think of another game that lets me become a level gazillion woodcutting master.
ReplyDeleteI don't play often... but I did get on recently to get my woodcutting up to 99... Whoo.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you indiasulainis, a GPA would be a great device to have. I have a habit of going the wrong direction slash getting lost. But I don't think I would have wanted one for Christmas.
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