On the Blink

My computer is fried and so am I. Last night’s thunderstorm did in my poor Dell to the point that it makes no attempt to boot or come to life. I’m struggling with a springtime virus that has made me feel just about the same way.

We have surge protectors on every computer in our house, thinking that will save us from the devilish lightning that so often flashes during a thunderstorm. But last night as I was dealing with a storm-crazed Jake, my Dell died a quick and total death. It’s probably the power supply since there is not even a buzz when you push the power button. Tomorrow I will take it to a computer geek who claims he can fix it in 2 hours.

It made me stop and think about what is stored on that machine and not backed up. There are lots of things I would rather not lose, so I hope the lightning stopped with the power supply and didn’t wipe out the hard drive. Maybe this is the swift kick I need to start backing up files I don’t want to lose. Will I learn? Probably not.

As for my malaise, it started last Thursday when I noticed that I seemed to be moving in slow motion with difficulty. I had just had a complete physical with blood work that attested to my excellent state of health. By Saturday I had a scratchy itchy throat and a slightly runny nose. Allergies? Maybe, but allergies don’t usually cause me to want to take multiple naps a day. Today I think I’m starting to feel some energy coming back. Hopefully there will be no need to consult a doctor and the virus will simply run its course, as they always do.

This is actually the first day since I retired that I have felt sorry for myself. My ailing computer and ailing body have left me feeling a little low. The good thing about being sick is you really appreciate being well when you are once again. I’m ready!