7.01.2004
purification
So I went back to the Apple Store today: it turns out that when I bought the Powerbook, the salesperson told me that it was identical in specs to the current 15-inch model, save processor speed. In reality, I also bought a wireless-capable computer, but not a wireless computer. That is, it had everything except a wireless card. The folks at Apple were kind enough to provide one and install it completely free of charge. They were appreciative of the fact that I just dropped a lot of money into their laps yesterday and were not about to annoy me.
Here's the thing: I had been talking to my salesperson about how cursed I've been recently with electronics, since I wanted to make absolutely certain that my computer was warrantied and such. When I went in today, she introduced me to another salesperson while I was waiting for my wireless card. I joked that a friend had suggested that I perform some sort of purification ritual before I used the computer. She glances over at her friend and tells me that I'm "talking to two people who take that very seriously." They go on to describe that negative energy can arise from a cluttered room or still water. So I should get a small rock fountain for my apartment. Finally, they suggest that I take a bundle of sage leaves, light them, and draw circles in the air, though pragmatically, they also suggest that I leave the window open a crack while I'm "saging." I'm sorry, but that was a bit too much for me. That said, I did wash my hands first...
Scary: I was just typing in an IM and forgot what Haydn's first names were. How weird.
Here's the thing: I had been talking to my salesperson about how cursed I've been recently with electronics, since I wanted to make absolutely certain that my computer was warrantied and such. When I went in today, she introduced me to another salesperson while I was waiting for my wireless card. I joked that a friend had suggested that I perform some sort of purification ritual before I used the computer. She glances over at her friend and tells me that I'm "talking to two people who take that very seriously." They go on to describe that negative energy can arise from a cluttered room or still water. So I should get a small rock fountain for my apartment. Finally, they suggest that I take a bundle of sage leaves, light them, and draw circles in the air, though pragmatically, they also suggest that I leave the window open a crack while I'm "saging." I'm sorry, but that was a bit too much for me. That said, I did wash my hands first...
Scary: I was just typing in an IM and forgot what Haydn's first names were. How weird.
