a new and shiney computer!
Posted by Allison Mack | Filed under Blog
OOOOO and AHHHH! I was eying the new Mac Books and then I just so happened to fry my old one when a whole carton of almond milk spilled in my bag all over my computer. Ever wonder if things that seem so coincidentally accidental are actually intentional on a subconscious level? I am not sure, but it is something to think about.
Sorry I have been a bit disconnected lately. I have lots changing and shifting in my life right now and as an effect everything seems a little up in the air and out of it. I am working on finding my footing and all will be right soon. I look forward to reconnecting with the community!
xoxo
a
Tags: Community, new computer, shifts
61 Responses to “a new and shiney computer!”
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Avitable Says:
May 13th, 2009 at 5:08 amWhat, no pictures of your shiny new toy?
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Marissa Says:
May 13th, 2009 at 5:10 amMacbook rocks!
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Adam Says:
May 13th, 2009 at 5:24 amEnjoy your “Mackbook”.
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Stanley Says:
May 13th, 2009 at 5:45 amAh, synchronicity. Jungians would have a field day with you!
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Beth Says:
May 13th, 2009 at 5:48 amHey that’s a good idea Ally. My laptops getting pretty old. Maybe I should ‘accidentally’ spill something on it too. Then I’d be forced to buy a new one. Kidding. I am so not that desperate. And I believe you when you say it was accidental so you’re not either.
Enjoy your shiny new Mac Book.
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Robin Hebert Says:
May 13th, 2009 at 5:55 amI wanna get one too!!
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Jesse Says:
May 13th, 2009 at 5:56 amHi Allison
I do believe sometimes subconsciously we do things. I hope you enjoy the new upgrade haa and everything turns out well with the shifting. I love the almond milk part haaaa. Always umm
-jesse
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Vanessa (spain) Says:
May 13th, 2009 at 6:10 amRemember when you where talking about maintainance some days ago?
Seems like your subconcious got tired of your old computer and planned an accident to get a new one!
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Darrell Wiggins Says:
May 13th, 2009 at 6:10 amYay! A girl after my own heart. Wanna be my sugar mama & buy me one too
J/k Allison. I’m gonna miss you if Smallville goes to a Season 10.
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Kevin Says:
May 13th, 2009 at 6:12 amI was just going to say, “Sure it was an accident!”
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Micah Says:
May 13th, 2009 at 6:15 amI was looking at one myself because my desktop is getting too old. I have been using a Mac way back in 93, so I guess I was eight when I started. Anyways, I love Mac and I think your awesome and a wonderful friend and person.
Mac
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Dream_Walker Says:
May 13th, 2009 at 6:45 amRenewing old stuff is essential when it comes to PC-s, as they age so fast when u leave store Yure PC will be already outdated >D Although that depends what You use it for:P Why Mac? Ive never really understanded the US flavor for Macs
I prefer myself Pc that i have assembled according to my needs so i dont have to buy only what i can see on shelf Anyways, eager to see upcoming events, Good Luck 
,DW
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Charles Says:
May 13th, 2009 at 6:52 amI have no idea what that sort of computer looks like, but all I needed to know in order to determine if you made a good choice was whether it was shiny or not. And, clearly, you made a great choice. “Shiney”=best.
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Beth Says:
May 13th, 2009 at 7:04 amVanessa I like your theory.
If Smallville goes onto season ten I’ll miss you too Allison. The show won’t be the same without you in it.
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razzz Says:
May 13th, 2009 at 7:14 amhahahahs!!!
new macboook!
mmm
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Jenny Says:
May 13th, 2009 at 7:31 amI’m a pc person myself but mac’s are cool.
I once spilled half of a bottled water in my keyboard and shorted it out. While the computer was on. Wanted a new keyboard anyways. Hated the one I had. Guess I was suppose to spill that water.
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jennygirl Says:
May 13th, 2009 at 7:41 amI always have trouble finding my footing at the beginning of summer vacation, so give yourself some time. It’s like I need a new routine, and feel lost without it, whilst at the same time I’m so elated to be without the looming drudgery of the stinkin routine! A love hate relationship. I love the freedom…but get a little loopy without the structure at the same time. Does this make sense?
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Kris Says:
May 13th, 2009 at 7:48 amYeah sure…”Subconscious level”…I think it was pre-meditated laptop muder in the 1st degree!
Have fun with the shiny new one!
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Edmundo Says:
May 13th, 2009 at 8:29 amI bought a new computer too, a Dell, it would arrive within 4 days woooo!.
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arash Says:
May 13th, 2009 at 8:32 amI think Apple and Almond milk will be merging soon.
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Steven Kirk Says:
May 13th, 2009 at 8:46 amDid you lose a lot or are you one of those responsible types that backs everything up?
When my last computer melted down, it took hundreds of hours of iTunes music with it as well as a ton of graphics.
Ever seen a grown man cry?
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Ashley T. Says:
May 13th, 2009 at 9:00 amUgh!! I am so jealous. =[
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thomas Says:
May 13th, 2009 at 9:12 amBeing rich can have its advantages but..
Accidents are just minor annoyances to rich folk but for poor folk accidents are tragedies. Just something to think about.
If you know subconsiuosly that you can afford to buy a whole lot of things then “accidents” will happen.
Be careful.
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Garrett Fletcher Says:
May 13th, 2009 at 9:15 ammacbooks are the best!!
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MarilyneL Says:
May 13th, 2009 at 9:36 amright…coincidence….:P haha, but you’ve got a brand new one now…so be careful!
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Susana Says:
May 13th, 2009 at 9:54 amthats so cool. See I need a new computer but i haven’t found one that I like yet. Have fun with your new one
Take Care
Susana
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Netra Says:
May 13th, 2009 at 9:55 amAlmond Milk???? Never heard of it….sound yummy though!! LoL
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Ross UK Says:
May 13th, 2009 at 9:58 amAlmond milk?! That’s one of the wierdest things I’ve ever heard of. We don’t get that here – we pretty much draw the line at chocolate or strawberry…
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Geoff Says:
May 13th, 2009 at 10:07 amAllison:
Don’t carry liquids in the same bag you carry your computer in. Thanks. End of public service announcement.
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Robin Says:
May 13th, 2009 at 10:31 amNo use crying over spilt milk…especially if there’s a brand new computer on the horizon, good luck with the instructions!
As far as our actions on a subconscious level, I mentioned a great book (blogs ago) called BLINK which is all about why we do the things we do-maybe, anyone intrested in the subject give it a go, it’s a great read!
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Chase Says:
May 13th, 2009 at 10:49 amAh man, I work at the Apple store. I could have got you a nice discount. Haha
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arash Says:
May 13th, 2009 at 11:02 amAn apple a day,
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Lydia Says:
May 13th, 2009 at 11:07 amEnjoy your new computer:-)
I hope these changes in your life are all nothing but good.
Congrats on your performances in YOU!
I’ve only seen a little bit but, I loved it and, I can’t wait to see the entire movie.
It’s a delight to watch you on screen and, I’m looking forward to seeing more.PS: When was the movie actually filmed?
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Jimmy Valentime Says:
May 13th, 2009 at 11:19 amJv is a pc….
Just messin with you
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Lohengrin Says:
May 13th, 2009 at 11:43 amCiao Allison,
Someone said: “when a coincidence happens, it’s never a coincidence…”.
I had an old teacher who said that when my motor-cycle didn’t work at the morning, it was a manifestation of my subconscius level that it meant I didn’t want to come to school…Search for your footing calmly, and when you’ll find it, you can start to buit your future.
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Anthony V Says:
May 13th, 2009 at 12:05 pmHang in there Allison. Everyone needs a break every now and then, and you’re no different im sure
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Dick B Says:
May 13th, 2009 at 12:57 pmI thought I would be forever entranced by you. Alas I have a PC. Goodbye.
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dom Says:
May 13th, 2009 at 1:17 pmI run to buy milk, to change my old
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Amanda N. Says:
May 13th, 2009 at 1:27 pmHa this one was fun to read.It looks like the universe was on your side with this one.Maybe the almond milk ,which I have never heard of,was meant to spill and ruin your computer.So in turn you could get a new Mac Book.I am glad everything turned out in your favor Allison.
As for the shifting of your life,that is totally understanable.I think your doing just fine.But when you get back in your comfortable pace again,I’ll be looking forward to your reconnection with us all too.
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william Says:
May 13th, 2009 at 1:42 pm“Ever wonder if things that seem so coincidentally accidental are actually intentional on a subconscious level?”
I had to laugh when I read that allison! I dont know I’ve wondered that. Enjoy the new computer, and thanks for keeping us in mind even about little things( like when you decide to kill your computer! lol) we love to hear from you. Thanks also for caring about the community so much its cool! Hope everything settles down soon, I’m rushing to finsh school. my sister once dropped a cell phone in a jar of pickle juice, wonder what that meant subconsciously?
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James Says:
May 13th, 2009 at 2:27 pmI’m glad to hear that you’ll be alright soon.
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Hammad Says:
May 13th, 2009 at 3:33 pmHa! Almond milk – the desi recipe – eh? Nice. I haven’t had it in a long time, but I used to drink it every night for periods when I was a teenager.
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Smallvillekent Says:
May 13th, 2009 at 3:50 pmWow almond milk I think I’ll siick to the chocolate milk. Enjoy your new laptop Macbook. I have to get a Mac or a PC notebook, I am still on the desktop computer. By the way which is better the Mac or the PC. Allison thats for sharing with us. Hope everything works out for you.
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Smallvillekent Says:
May 13th, 2009 at 3:53 pmThat should be stick to the chocolate milk and not siick.
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Ornella Santilli Says:
May 13th, 2009 at 4:56 pmGreat!!! Now You have a perfect alibi to buy a new one!!! Or maybe someone can buy it for you!!!
I´m gonna leave my bike in the street without a padlock. Maybe someone will want to steal it! So my father will have to buy me a new one! -
Irene Says:
May 13th, 2009 at 7:06 pmLOL, I think it’s hillarious that everyone seems to be on the same waivelength…I just got another computer today!
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taylor nikole Says:
May 13th, 2009 at 7:31 pmdude, you and kristin …
keeping everything in the same bag!
lolohhh i loveeee my new macbook!!!
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David Hayes Says:
May 13th, 2009 at 10:08 pmBUT … did you get a new PEN?
I wanted this week to relax and mentally prepare for a job fair on Friday this week. Instead, I had to do hard physical labor through today and now every part of me aches. So, I went on line to see if any employers in my field had signed up for the fair and … over 10,000 people applied which blew out the computer system so registration confirmation didn’t go out. Neither did the notice that the fair was moved to a larger convention hall and ONE DAY EARLIER! I am not ready. (I promise to get to the “pen” part soon.) So my wife said I should take my step-son along so he can find a job too. He had just this week been told that, since his finance degree was earned in 2002, that employers no longer considered it valid. He and his degree are out of date. He is the advanced age of 29. So, when I found out that I may be in a crowd of well over 10,000 people and only one employer from a distant community hiring in my field, I really didn’t think it would be worth it. But my step-son could work for at least 50 of the employers, so I should go for his sake. Then I read what was expected of job seekers. My last employer told me that if I showed up for an interview wearing a tie, he would not even consider me for employment. That was almost 10 years ago. I didn’t wear a tie and I got the job. And I don’t remember ever wearing a tie on the job (and the job was a professional job — design engineer). So, for the job fair, you are expected to wear a tailored suit and all the trimmings. And some of these jobs are for the fast food industry. Everyone is supposed to carry a leather satchel with a leather clad binder for a notebook. The real killer is the instructions say that people who seriously want a job need to carry and use an expensive and elegant pen — that the pen says a lot about a person. OH MY GOD! This is a university run job fair. They are probably just passing along what it takes to get a job these days. And what’s the problem buying a nice pen if it gets you the job? Show them that you’ll play the image game and that you know that the appearance of professionalism is more important than anything else. I imagine two candidates show up for a position at a research hospital. One says “Give me a job, a lab and the proper equipment and in two years, I’ll give you the cure to cancer,” but he carries a Bic pen that go for 12 for a dollar. The next candidate says, “Give me a job, a lab and the proper equipment and in two years, I’ll learn how to SPELL kanser!” … and he carries the Cadillac of pens. Do the human resources people say, “Let’s go with the guy with the snazzy pen!” ??
Well, I have to go try to distill my 30 years experience into a few sentences and spray paint my Bic pen with metallic designer paint. Only six hours until I have to hit the road. Maybe tomorrow (because it is already 1:00am here), I can do something more enjoyable … like getting a root canal.
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Kyle Says:
May 13th, 2009 at 10:17 pmThat’s awesome, a computer will help. A little disconnection of life is necessary, don’t sweat it.
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arash Says:
May 13th, 2009 at 10:52 pmTalking about Pen,
Yesterday I went to renew my Health Card (Yes in Canada we have health cards ) I was asked to sign my name using e-signature pen and pad. I saw a bunch of names signed on the screen previously by a regular pen.
Now david if you are taking a Mac Notebook and a pen, the interview might not go as well as you plan.
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David Hayes Says:
May 13th, 2009 at 11:31 pmArash,
I’m prepared! I’m taking my Etch-A-Sketch! (by OHIO Arts).
I’m all ready to go. It’s 2:30am. Have to be up in 4.5 hours to get to the job fair when it opens.
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I’m thinking about ‘degrees of separation.’ Yesterday … well, officially, 2 days ago, a man from Pigeon Forge, Tennessee who claims to be one of Dolly Parton’s 2nd cousins begged every last dollar (I had on me) off of me as I waited for a tow truck in Canton, Ohio. And Dolly was in a movie that starred Allison. I wonder why I think about things like this when I am tired out of my mind and facing a big new day in a few hours.
Goodnight.
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Silvia Says:
May 14th, 2009 at 1:48 amHi Allison,
Well, you know what Freud said: “There are no coincidences.” Well, whether this is true or not is probably a matter of opinion. I think there are coincidences for sure, but a lot of things that seem so coincidental are actually the opposite. Be this as it may, every time you write a posting like this I think it was so right to stay here. I came here by chance. I was looking for something in the internet and Google referred me to your blog. I remember I wondered what I was supposed to do here. Hence, I left because I was looking for something completely different. However, I came back in less than five minutes for I was referred to your page again. So I started to read. I didn’t find the reason why Google referred me to your blog, but I liked what I read and so I did my first reply. Well, I guess that’s an example for sheer chance.
Quote: “Sorry I have been a bit disconnected lately. I have lots changing and shifting in my life right now and as an effect everything seems a little up in the air and out of it. I am working on finding my footing and all will be right soon. I look forward to reconnecting with the community!“
- It’s alright, Allison. Take your time.
I know how this is like by own experience and my best friend. She’s a lot in such situations and hopes every now and then that I have some panacea for her. Well, I’m only human too, but she’s my friend so I do my best in order to help her.take care,
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Jade Ruby Says:
May 14th, 2009 at 3:54 amDavid Hayes,
I don’t know about job fair recruiters, but it would seem to me that a person in your shoes would already be an aficionado of the pen market. I know for me, I like getting different writing implements, and they don’t have to be expensive to be cool. Right now I’m into multi-function pens, and of course I have Bics, both medium and fine points. But when I saw the Staples “Quatrex” I *HAD* to have one! Heh. The Quatrex has black, blue, and red inks with a 7mm pencil. It also has an optional stylus that you can replace one of the standard points with. Jeeze, I love my Quatrex with it’s sleek brushed aluminum finish, and dappled comfort grip that let’s the sheen of the metal show through all the way to the tip, rather than covering the entire grip in plastic. What a great pen for all occasions, from note taking to slashing budgets, and ready to switch from paper to PDA. +ahem+
I hope you enjoy your new computer Allison.
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David Hayes Says:
May 14th, 2009 at 4:20 amJade Ruby,
I used to have a love affair with the Niji Stylus. It had a beautiful fine line and I used to sketch tiny illustrations with them without worrying about the pen bleeding. They also didn’t run out after a few lines. But today, I have trouble finding a good pen but I make anything available work for me. I actually prefer a good soft lead drawing pencil if I need to sketch a shaded image. I got a WACOM tablet with pen to try to get into the 21st century, but I haven’t developed the knack for using it yet.
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Jade Ruby Says:
May 14th, 2009 at 4:58 amDavid,
It seems to me that it takes a real knack for the regular tablets as there is a difference in projecting onto the screen when there is no feedback on the actual drawing surface. Wacom has those new touch screen moniters to try and get around that. I don’t know, but there should be a drawing tablet like that Etch-A-Sketch you nmentioned where at least the artist would have a direct feedback on the actual drawing surface as well as on the monitor.
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Aziza Says:
May 14th, 2009 at 5:06 amhmmm, so you just saw a brand new computer and ruined your old one. Coincidental accident. lol
Allison Mack with a Mac Book- has a nice ring to it.
I love my grey VAIO- it’s my first laptop ever.
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Kathy Says:
May 14th, 2009 at 3:11 pmYour new computer sounds fabulous, but I think you need to give yourself a break about reconnecting. You’ve had a stressful season playing a much darker Chloe so it makes sense for you to need to just chill out for a bit.
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Brittany Says:
May 14th, 2009 at 4:11 pmHey Allison. Things happen for a reason, like you said, maybe that milk did know you wanted & needed a new computer! Have fun with your new MacBook. I want a Mac so bad. My computer is on the verge of dying, literally.
Brittany XOXOXOXO -
Eduardo Says:
May 16th, 2009 at 3:15 pmsorry about your old computer but I hope you enjoy your new one macbooks are realy good I got one on my birthday
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Matthew Says:
May 18th, 2009 at 2:42 pmI wish my subconcious would spill almond milk on my laptop, i’d like a shiny new one
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sammyag Says:
May 19th, 2009 at 2:50 pmThings just happen I guess..
Got a lot of stuff broken in a little more then 24 hours….
Harddrives, XBOX, cellphone, Earphones…
What’s important is to move on….
(more importantly being able to replace that stuff…)
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