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well, that was quick.

i stopped complaining and after a quick conversation with my husband, got over various compunctions (not least of all cost-related) and did something about it.

what finally did it: it wasn't even the concept of "i am a professional, i need a tool that works" (marlon's two cents). what finally got me was the possibility of writing as a fun, portable, inspiring and pleasurable process once more. not the technology-induced struggle/drama that would inevitably pop up before, during and after writing, like it's been lately.

i merely had to think of being able to write by the poolside on a nice day (even by lovely riverside cafes like maya does) and my knees went weak. just to enjoy writing again, i would surmount the special brand of guilt that comes along with getting something you really, really want. and surmount it i did!

the more complex underlying choice finally made with a smile, in the end it all just boiled down to two options: wait a month till the PC show at suntec and hope for a good deal on a mac -- or that a PC show will even have macs -- or click the checkout button on the apple online store for a refurbished macbook.

i think you can figure it out.

i'm still a bit giddy, but i can't wait for my new baby to arrive at my doorstep. and when she does, i think i'll welcome her with a nice sunshiny afternoon by the pool.