Computer Polyamory?
Apr. 25th, 2004 05:45 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
fluffymarkHow much do you love your computer?
Apparently, most people are computer monogamous. This is not what I expected. True, I know more that a few of you that are so infatuated with your electronic friend that you take your computer to bed with you at night (you know who you are...), but most people, at least from what I've seen, are sluts when it comes to using computers. I'll love them and leave them, and use several at once. I'm actually typing this on![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
snow_leopard's Elvira. Many people pay to enjoy the prostitutes at computer brothels (Internet Cafes) on a frequent basis. On the other hand, most people name their computers, and some even have pet names for their favourite machines. It's all wonderfully sweet. :)
Am curious to find out how loyal people are to their computers, and how jealous they get if other people use them. Also interested to know what names people call their machines - so what do your call your computer(s), and why? :)
Despite living in London, my flat is a nice short 10 minutes walk from the edge of Epping Forest. Today I wandered into the forest for the first time this year, and delighted in all the signs of nature around me. It was overwhelmingly pretty, especially as one wanders deeper and deeper into the darker bits of the forest. The trees all have fresh new spring leaves growing, and underfoot was still the fallen leaves of last autumn. Birdsong cheered from above, and squirrels danced from tree to tree, while ducks and fishies splashed in the lake. Brambles spiked my way several times, but I know these will have juicy berries and blackcurrents for me to nibble on later in the summer, so I don't mind the thorns. It was all exceedingly pleasant, and I want to find people to go picnic there with in the coming months.
Apparently, most people are computer monogamous. This is not what I expected. True, I know more that a few of you that are so infatuated with your electronic friend that you take your computer to bed with you at night (you know who you are...), but most people, at least from what I've seen, are sluts when it comes to using computers. I'll love them and leave them, and use several at once. I'm actually typing this on
snow_leopard's Elvira. Many people pay to enjoy the prostitutes at computer brothels (Internet Cafes) on a frequent basis. On the other hand, most people name their computers, and some even have pet names for their favourite machines. It's all wonderfully sweet. :)Am curious to find out how loyal people are to their computers, and how jealous they get if other people use them. Also interested to know what names people call their machines - so what do your call your computer(s), and why? :)
Despite living in London, my flat is a nice short 10 minutes walk from the edge of Epping Forest. Today I wandered into the forest for the first time this year, and delighted in all the signs of nature around me. It was overwhelmingly pretty, especially as one wanders deeper and deeper into the darker bits of the forest. The trees all have fresh new spring leaves growing, and underfoot was still the fallen leaves of last autumn. Birdsong cheered from above, and squirrels danced from tree to tree, while ducks and fishies splashed in the lake. Brambles spiked my way several times, but I know these will have juicy berries and blackcurrents for me to nibble on later in the summer, so I don't mind the thorns. It was all exceedingly pleasant, and I want to find people to go picnic there with in the coming months.
odd
Date: 2004-04-25 11:37 am (UTC)Yay, for the joys of spring. Boo to having to revise at the same time. I'm going to be out of circulation until late June. But Joe is always up for a good picnic and it might be healthy for him to get away from the mad screaming despairing woman he once loved. Finals eh? Who'd have 'em?
Lots of love
Penny
PS We are scuntling off to Nottingham complete with funding and research proposal sometime this summer (assuming I calm down enough to pass all the relevant exams) . Joe is currently looking for work. Scuntle scuntle.
Re: odd
Date: 2004-04-25 12:51 pm (UTC)Joe is welcome to come picnicing assuming I get organized enough to go. :) And I have to visit you both before you disappear off to the wilde wastelands of the north, but maybe not until after your exams?
I'm off on my travels on Friday - is there anything you want me to take to Val in Russia? She's been making demands of a German drinking songs CD.
Much Love,
Mark :)
Re: odd
Date: 2004-04-25 02:19 pm (UTC)Alternatively, if you're busy I can come and pop it through your letterbox one day this week as you aren't that far from college.
To be honest Best in this context is a very relative concept, and I'm not at all sure why this particular CD should have touched such a chord with Val. Hmmmm.
Love
Penny
Re: odd
Date: 2004-04-25 02:27 pm (UTC)Sadly, I'm seeing Val's mum on Monday evening, and I'm popping over to Cambridge on Tuesday evening, so I'll drop in briefly on Wednesday, probably about 6:30, to collect the CD. :) Will be good to see you! :)