I am
at a point where I need too much. The amount of equipment I require seems endless.
A holiday would be nice too, sadly none of my doctors or therapists are
suggesting that. The main priority though was a new laptop. It was only a
matter of time before mine died and then what would I do. I need it to write emails
and applications to chase up all the other stuff I listed above. And of course there
is my blog. Appropriately this is the first one I am writing on the new machine.
I’m sure it’s humbled to know it’s already having an impact.
I
have had many laptops. Some good, some bad. No matter what they were all
something I couldn’t live without. About 10 years ago when I was looking for a
new laptop I made a radical change. My beloved brother in law Damien suggested
I get a Mac. I was sceptical having always had PCs. Still he is someone that
doesn’t take no as an answer and he kept dismissing my greatest fear. I am
unable to switch on or off my laptop and have had too many nights stuck with
them on. Knowing this Damien kept saying Macs don’t crash. Eventually I gave in
hoping for the best.
To
my relief and utter surprise I genuinely loved my first Mac. I still have it as
backup and it was only replaced because it couldn't handle new software. The
reliability was astounding. As time has gone on this has become even more
important. During a week I'll use my laptop for work, social media, catching up
with friends, it goes on. It plays an integral role in my life. I don't think
there is enough significance placed on how much technology enhances the lives
of people with disability. There certainly is a lack of funding. Why do I get
the feeling that there is another blog in those last two sentences.
That
will have to wait as I have plenty to do getting acquainted with my new laptop.
And of course I already love it, I need to considering the amount of time I
spend on it.
