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G4 Powerbook
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Today was a day of deepest and most heartfelt tragedy in my life, my ibook bit the dust. The battery had slowly declined over the last few months to the point where it was lasted about as long as a celebrity marriage, roughly five minutes. I didn't consider this a calamity since it worked just swell when plugged into an outlet. That was, until today. I was running errands and was headed home to help out a family friend - in my effort I shut down my computer, thinking nothing of it. Little known to me, it was the last moment my computer and I would look at each other face to face. I suppose that's the way life goes...here one moment, gone the next. For whatever reason the computer no longer turns on (well to be precise, the logic board is shot but honestly, who wants to hear all the technical details that I don't understand anyway). Turns out that my little lack of starting would run about $600-700 to fix... ouch! I've long debated getting a new powerbook, however, I didn't quite want to spend the money when I had a perfectly well working maching...not no more though. Alas, I've done it! This evening I ventured to the apple store and purchased a brand new powerbook G4, and it's marvelous. Besides looking sleek, shiny, bendable, bondish, and straight up pimp - the baby performs like none other. The kicker you ask? Try a bit over two thousand clam shells that all went down on my credit card. This was an extremely difficult decision for me...even though I made it quickly. I have really wanted a new computer but never had the need. Now I had the need and the want...but was it justified? Tim gave an interesting sermon yesterday about how our solutions to problems often can create even more problems. One of these 'original' problems suggested by the crowd was an idea of debt. I've never been in debt, with the exception of my college loans - which I don't really count. To me, loans are something just about everyone gets into this day and is well worth it in the long run. Basically, it pays itself off rather quickly. Debt on the other hand is something you choose to venture into, all the while knowing you're makind a decision that is not totally necessary or wise. I am now in debt...but it's maneagable and I think will prove worth while - especially in the classroom. Hopefully it proves true, I love this computer though and I will long miss my old ibook...it was extremely faithful and a terrific computer.
"It's become obvious to me that in life you're either a Mac person or a pc person, and the choice defines you. Let me put it to you this way: Beatles or Elvis?"
posted by andebos at 2:30 AM
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I don't know if I necessarily agree with your thoughts about debt. Debt has always been something I have had a hard time reconciling. Thankfully, I have never been in any amount of debt, save my car payment, which I paid off last year. In fact, I recently had a huge lesson in God's provision vs. debt. Check this out...not to be preachy or whatever, it's just food for thought. Regardless, I have to admit you've got sweet toy on your hands.
this was a much needed tool and i'm glad you owned up to the purchase. this will not break you, in fact it will help you a great deal. the alternative was to pay half the amount you spent last night for something you would need to replace in the coming months anyway. i have one and i love it. we'll take care of you with all the little extras and you'll be good to go. sleep easy my brother, i'll see you soon.
searcy
hey tyler,
welcome to powerbook-ism! i LOVE mine, and i trust you will too. as a business owner, my view on debt is a bit different. i use debt, and borrowing to add jobs, grow a business, become profitable, make it through hard times, purchase assets to be more efficient, etc. now, needless to say, debt can be a bad thing, but sometimes it is a good thing. in my case, its a good thing. don't worry too much about it. no need to have any buyers remorse. now, if you didn't have a job, or had $20,000 in debt, then buying a $2,000 computer is foolish. but that is not the case. rejoice! your mac is waiting!!!
Searc and Jason~
good thoughts friends...I am pleased to join you in the powerbook world, keys that light up? - its like paradise at my fingertips, well, without the water, or the sand, or the waves, or cocktails...okay so its more like a computer than paradise - but you get the drift
Hey ty-fy. I like you too because you're my friend, not because you're great. But still, it's gotta feel good knowing you're a kick-ass teacher, right? I mean, doesn't it feel nice going into your classroom and thinking, "I can do this. I'm good at it!" I think we are definitely called to be servants, and I agree with you there. But I think it's so much more meaningful -- or at least enjoyable -- to serve in an area you're gifted in. And maybe that's what I mean by being GREAT. I just think we all want to feel like we stand out and shine at something . . . whether that's being a stellar teacher who encourages and loves on students, or being a writer who can provoke thought or exhort people who have drifted into complacency. It's more fulfilling to serve when you can sense that your service matters, that there's a kingdom-impact. And maybe that's the problem in my thinking; since when does it matter whether or not the servants are fulfilled?
tyler-
in rereading my comment, i realize i came off in a sort of condescending manner. That was NOT my intent at all, so sorry. Debt and finances are something I've been learning alot about lately. I think God is calling me to live a very simple life, and that should be reflected in my finances. However, this is not necessarily a particular to describe a general. Just because God calls one person to throw out all their secular CD's doesn't mean I have to part with my Indigo Girls or Greatest Radio Hits of the 1980's. I think you are right; there are some biblical financial standards that we should all subscribe to (although we know it is the status of the heart God is most concerned with anyway). So just because God is calling me to live super frugally, doesn't mean He is calling everyone else to do the same. Sorry to try an impose my personal convictions on you bro. Regardless, I wanted to share that amazing story of God's provisions...pretty crazy, eh?
You leave for boston in 2 weeks? I leave to go to Kentucky and Asbury in 2.5 weeks!
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