This may come as a shock to my friends and family. I hope they will forgive me in time but a true confession I must impart. At the end of our summer vacation, July 2007, I fell from grace.
You must understand it was not really my fault. For weeks I had outside influences that tenaciously sermonized that a bite from the forbidden fruit would dispel complexities and reinvigorate productivity like a potion of youth. “It just works”, they would proclaim.
I’ve heard the hackneyed slogans before: “Where do you want to go today?” and “Bringing clarity to your world.” Still, I couldn’t help but ask myself, “Is there something really better out there?” Going against all I had known to be true, I took a bite...
Opening the box it came in felt really odd at first. This talisman of conjectural greatness was resting in simple packaging. Peeling back the thin layer of foam around it, I felt unsure of myself. Was this really the right thing to do? Gently picking up the device, I turned it on.
Its brilliant face lit up the surrounding objects on my desk which responded with specular delight. Quickly and undeniably, it spoke to me with its trademark greeting. A strange smile formed on my face. The smile felt a little crooked almost uncomfortable at first. Not long after it adjusted into a calm beam.
It took me about a week to feel at ease on my Apple MacBook Pro. Its intuitive interface and cohesive applications now make it a real joy to work and play. I’ve even picked up web development again and discovered some interesting tools that make it fun again. I will save that for another post.
The first application is still my favorite, Photo Booth. This simple little program has set off laughter in family members to the point their sides have hurt. There’s no better quality time than laughing with your family.
You must understand it was not really my fault. For weeks I had outside influences that tenaciously sermonized that a bite from the forbidden fruit would dispel complexities and reinvigorate productivity like a potion of youth. “It just works”, they would proclaim.
I’ve heard the hackneyed slogans before: “Where do you want to go today?” and “Bringing clarity to your world.” Still, I couldn’t help but ask myself, “Is there something really better out there?” Going against all I had known to be true, I took a bite...
Opening the box it came in felt really odd at first. This talisman of conjectural greatness was resting in simple packaging. Peeling back the thin layer of foam around it, I felt unsure of myself. Was this really the right thing to do? Gently picking up the device, I turned it on.
Its brilliant face lit up the surrounding objects on my desk which responded with specular delight. Quickly and undeniably, it spoke to me with its trademark greeting. A strange smile formed on my face. The smile felt a little crooked almost uncomfortable at first. Not long after it adjusted into a calm beam.
It took me about a week to feel at ease on my Apple MacBook Pro. Its intuitive interface and cohesive applications now make it a real joy to work and play. I’ve even picked up web development again and discovered some interesting tools that make it fun again. I will save that for another post.
The first application is still my favorite, Photo Booth. This simple little program has set off laughter in family members to the point their sides have hurt. There’s no better quality time than laughing with your family.
