E-mail on why Macs are the best.

SS's mom asked me to write her an e-mail explaining why she should get a Mac vs any other computer as she's been hearing mixed reviews. Here's what I wrote:

A computer nerd once told me that you can't say Mac vs. PC because Macs are PCs (personal computers). So really, you're trying to find out if you want a Mac or any other kind of computer out there: Dell, HP, Gateway, Vaio, etc. I have used just about every kind of computer there is. I was a non-Mac user for about 18 years. Once I came to Rowan, I started using the Mac labs and fell in love with their aesthetics, quick and efficient command functions, free downloads, wireless and sharing capabilities, and overall ease.

I don't really think it matters what you're going to use the Mac for. People say that it depends what you're using a computer for and then you'll be able to decide which to get: a Mac or anything else. The truth is, when I went to the Apple store to get my MacBook, I asked the sales guy to tell me why I should buy a Mac and he didn't really have any good reasons.

I had used iTunes on my Gateway laptop, a music player that was made for Macs and always froze my old laptop. It's been a year since I purchased my computer and iTunes has yet to freeze on me.

The Apple website has tons of free downloads for your computer from recipe organizers to weather alerts. I search for new downloads pretty much every month and stock my computer with new wallpapers and themed digital post-it notes so forgetting things is a little harder than it used to be.

My Gateway laptop started to freeze, slow down, delete random files, disconnect from the internet and become too heavy about six months after I bought it. It was around this time that I considered going the Mac route. I have had very little problems with my computer, it's pretty light, and holds an internet connection. I still think its one of the best purchases I've ever made--besides my car.

You can wirelessly print to machines in other rooms. You can color code desktop folders. You can hold down the command, shift and "number 4" keys to take pictures of anything on your screen. You can have all your applications open at once without it being cluttered. You can close a program's windows without actually closing the program (so you can download stuff from the internet while the browser is closed). The computer comes with its own e-mail application which can import emails from your other addresses. You can download freeware, like word processors and presentation makers for free. You can video chat and take pictures with the touch of a button.

However, I suggest that if you do want to get a Mac you go big. Laptop's are nice for students, but when I'm out of college I want the ones with the big screens. You can have tons of windows open at once. You can watch a video while typing an email, while designing something in Photoshop, while downloading a program. You can watch movies like your computer screen is your TV screen. What you're going to be using your computer for is related to the size, not the type of computer to buy. So, instead of deciding on whether or not you should buy a Mac you should ask yourself which Mac you'd like to buy.

Once you go Mac you never go back. They are a lot of money, but last longer and come with more options--including AppleCare and troubleshooting services. I must warn you, it's a little hard to make the switch, but once you do it's totally worth it. You should go to the Apple store knowing why you want a Mac, you shouldn't have to ask the sales guy why you should be getting one.

I knew I couldn't remember everything because my MacBook has become inherent in my everyday life. So I asked my Mac friends to tell me their reasons for choosing one over anything else and here they are:

-No viruses
-Fast
-User friendly
-Pretty
-Easy
-Simple
-Logical
-Expands technological skills--Macs are becoming the standard in every industry
-Compatible
-Microsoft platform-friendly (you can still have Microsoft Word if you don't want to use freeware)
-Organized
-Reliable
-Nicer features

So there ya go. Walk into the Apple store knowing why you're spending those Benjamin's and enjoy your new toy, best friend, workspace, book editor, baby, other
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Things that bother me : #2

Trying to turn the pages of a book that are stuck together, that are so stubborn you literally want to freak out because you just wanna read what's on the next page, dammit!

3 posts today. Here's number 1.

So tonight I'm in the library and this girl starts dropping the F bomb talking to her boyfriend about how he shouldnt drink because he already has 3 DUI's and she shouldn't invest in a relationship where the other person doesn't give her the same respect. Now, I'm all for eavesdropping and people watching, but tonight I had to read a whole entire book, and analyze 2 lengthy articles, so, listening to her wasn't really on my "to-do" list. All I could wish was that after the conversation she'd say something to me to make it all worthwhile. I looked at her a few times, not like I usually look at people when I'm pissed they're talking in the library when I have massive amount of work to do. I just gave her a normal glance. But, I imagined her coming over to me and punching me in the face for even giving her the littlest look. She was pissed. I mean even I wouldn't have messed with her (I'm all talk anyway).

After the convo she came up to me and GM and said, sorry girls but I'm really pissed. She told us the whole story and it made it seem that more real. Not like it was ever fake for a second.

Then, I told GM that it's all my fault because stuff like that happens to me all the time. I just freaking keep on forgetting to write about it.

I'll remember this.

Also, this is my personal blog, so whoever you are reading this, I don't care if you don't like it.

Theory # 2

Anything--whether a song, a food, a movie--can be ruined by just one thing.

If you threw up apple crisp once when you were little, you may miss out on it for the rest of your life.

If an actor has a horrible accent, the whole entire movie can be ruined.

If listening to a song reminds you of something you hate, it's ruined.

Theory # 1

When you're listening to a song and you suddenly remember you want to hear another one, but you simply can't find it in your mind while the other one is playing.

It's very similar to when people can only see one side of things and absolutely can not see the other.

Is anything ever enough?

My blog has been very inconsistent. I blame it on college life, but I think now is the time to take responsibility for my own actions. Hopefully I can write here more often. I used to be afraid of people knowing too much about my personal life, but no one reads this anyway so it doesn't matter. Yippee!

Things I want in the future:

-To wear cute pajamas every night
-To wear matching socks every time I wear socks.
-To eat three meals a day

Okay I have to interject here. This semester, if I'm going to eat three meals a day and kind of on a budget, I have some ideas for things I should by that can stretch out over more than one meal or can be snacks:

eggs.wheat toast.strawberry jelly.waffles.syrup.milk.cheerios.bananas.tomato soup.pasta.pasta sauce.veggie burgers.mustard.sandwich pickles.

I think that should be enough.

-To have a nice apartment

With wooden floors.lots of windows.lovely paint.a beautiful kitchen.plenty of entertaining room.cool furniture.funky artwork.a laundry system.crafty decorations.a flat screen tv.

I think that should be enough

-A Mini Cooper

Oh yea, I forgot to tell the story about this one because I've been in the darn thing everyday since I got her.

My mom and I have been endlessly searching for a car to replace my 186,000 miled Toyota Camry built sometime in the '90s, and we have been doing so for at least 3 years. Finally one day, my mom finds my dream Mini Cooper including color, on cars.com. She tells me to get on my pjs and come with her. We get to the dealer. On the way there my mom tells me she doesn't think it has a sunroof, which is something important to me in a small car, so I didn't get my hopes up (mind you I wasn't ready to spend my entire life savings on a 99% perfect car). Turns out it had one. I test drove it, called her Emma, and took her home.

-An iMac

I have a MacBook, but the screen is just way too small.

-My own business who's plans I can not reveal (but those close to me should know what they are)

-A stylin' bike

I also failed to mention that Santa brought me this.

-A Master's degree
-EZ pass
-A real website
-Netflix

I think that should be enough.