Ups and downs

The past two days have been…interesting. Yesterday was terrific; my nephew Jim and I connected a wireless router to use the cable modem on both computers,instead of just the downstairs one. (OK, it was Jim who did it all, but I bought the materials!) I’ve been wanting a fully functional upstairs computer all summer, so I was thrilled that it worked–to me, it’s all like magic! Then today I realized that the dryer was taking an awfully long time to dry the same load of laundry; it turns out that while the thing runs, it doesn’t heat. Ofcourse, in these mechanical situations, I call my husband at work and he says, “Well, I can look at it after work!) And I think to myself,”That means it will be about a week before it’s possibly fixed and it’s no big deal to YOU if laundry piles up everywhere!” Thus, my mom and I went dryer shopping and I bought a new one, to the tune of $400 when everything is added in. (delivery, taking away the old one, service agreement, tax,etc…) I resent paying that much for something I don’t want, but I need. (sort of like tampons) I also hate that I am so dependent on electricity, washers, dryers, ovens,telephones, computers, cell phones, etc… When one of these items doesn’t work, I am in a panic and I especially don’t like that. I know I don’t intend to relinquish any of these modern conveniences, and yet…I am concerned about how much my life and comfort revolve around them.