Missing You

Third Attempt

I've been going around in circles for a couple of hours trying to get this slideshow set up, so I hope it works this time. And if it does, I hope I remember how to do it again next time. Aargh!

Techno-savvy (well...almost)

I finally have my digital camera, in hand, after an unbelieveable series of false starts searching the internet for the lowest price. I learned that the "lowest price" online sometimes means the manual is written in Japanese, no warranty is included, and the cameras are "gray market." Krysta and I were trying to decide what that meant. I concluded that it's just barely more legal than the black market, but I still envisioned dealings with shady characters out of the trunk of a car in a dark alley. As it turned out, the camera I bought locally at Office Max was $30 less than any of the internet prices. Let that be a lesson to me! Krysta is coming on Monday to show me how to post photos on my blog, so what you'll see at first will be my practice attempts. I'll try to relate them somehow to my trip. Let's see... what could I photograph? My suitcase? I'll have to dust off the cobwebs first. Tanner and Sophie? That's an idea - then when I have separation anxiety, I can get a fix by logging onto my blog.

Come back later and prepare to be amazed!

Choississez Vos Chansons

Now you'll be able to listen to "vrai" French music as you read my blog. Are you excited? Are you impressed? Just search your favorite French crooner on the radio widget, sit back and let yourself be transported to France. You don't have a favorite French singer, you say? You don't even know any French singers? Let me suggest Edith Piaf, Charles Aznavour, Maurice Chevalier, Charles Trenet, Mireille Mathieu ...

Going Tech

I'm gearing up! Yesterday I bought my new laptop and the Geek Squad is coming out on Friday to get me set up with a wireless router. When I called to set up the appointment, I was told at first a "double agent" would be out on Friday. I wondered if she meant one person or two; then she said no, it would be a "special agent!" The tone of her voice told me this was even more special - I can hardly wait! So, for the first time (and who would've believed it!) I'll be traveling with a laptop. My next step is to get the digital camera so I'll be able to post photos to my blog - you'll be able to see what I saw almost immediately afterward! If you're yawning or groaning, just think - this way you won't have to sit through a slide show when I get home. ;)

To Live is to Blog

I'm finally starting to catch on to this blog-thing. What takes you but a glance to read has taken me hours to create. Krysta will be so proud.

Departure Time!