I bought a new computer today..

I've done something that's not really like me at all. It's too rash for me. I'm normally very careful and think about things before I do them. But not this time. Here's the story:

Once upon a time, in a land far, far away...

I fell in love with Dell's XPS Product (RED) computer two years ago, and bought it. And loved it. (I love all the Product (RED) things. And the idea behind it. Check www.joinred.com for more info.) But this love was unfortunately not life long. I've been more and more tired of it, and of Windows not working properly. So, three days ago, I got a fit and put an ad out on Blocket (it's the biggest (I think) place for (private) advertising in Sweden). I immediately got response. The computer is now packed and ready to be shipped as soon as I get the money. I bought it for 9, 700 SEK and sold it for 5, 000 SEK, note that I've used it a LOT during two years time.

Today, I saw another add on Blocket. A brand new MacBook Pro for 9, 700 SEK. In stores, they cost 11, 995 SEK. I had Max go buy it for me. And this computer wasn't even unpacked. The plastic wrap was still on the box! I think I made a good deal, though, it wasn't at all planned or thought out. And most of my incaseIreallyneedthem-money is gone. (I haven't touched my trust funds, btw, which is good) Bye, bye PC, and hello Mac! (NOTE: I've been using PC's forever, Max's the Mac fan in my family, so this is a HUGE deal for him.)

...And so they lived, happily for ever after. (Hmm.. I wonder...)

Now, I just have to decide wether it's worth buying an iPhone too.. I really see the advantages with it (all the apps, the email, the iPod and phone in one device), but I can also wrap my mind around the amount of money spend on something I don't really NEED. Tricky, tricky.


As you may have noticed, I'm not in Stockholm anymore. I moved back to Göteborg after two weeks on the Pol Sci course in Stockholm. I'm not sure if I dropped out because

1) I'm too picky
2) I'm to pretentious
3) if my expectations were too high
4) the course was infact really bad

Now I'm looking for jobs. Any job, really, as long as it gives me a salary. Studying some part time German online and have some French left from the fall, which I didn't pass then.

I'm also getting more and more excited about my trip. Today it's four months til I go! Holly, I will answer that Facebook message you sent me. Short version; it all sounds great!