Computer Down, Anxiety Attack, Withdrawal Symptoms
I can feel the anxiety building. I am afraid it may become a full blown anxiety attack before this is over. I will suffer withdrawal symptoms. I will be bored. I will be writing articles in my sleep. I will be so far behind in my emails from WA that I will need to filter through them on my cell phone during my lunch break at work.
This January I started out fresh here at WA. I had a whim to make my own website. I don't even remember for sure how I found WA, but I am very glad I did. It has been a little over 6 or 7 weeks. I feel so challenged by this learning curve. This place can be addictive at first. and compelling and we can become obsessive about it.
My 7 year old laptop finally died the same week I became a premium member,,, NOOO... I just invested in my own business,, don't do this now!!! I quickly went out and bought a replacement laptop. Almost double the price I ever have spent on any computer before. It's a business investment. It's an investment in me and our future.
Well, I must have gotten a lemon. My Wi-Fi network adapter has to be reset every 2-3 days, and my touchpad mouse entirely crapped out. Yes I tried the function button and F9. I also spent about 5 hours on a day off from my pay cheque job speaking with 2 techs about trying to fix this issue. In the end, I have to send the machine in for warranty work.
I feel lost. I feel like I am letting go of contact with my family. I've hesitated two days already. I know have the shipping materials. I will bundle wrap my baby tomorrow and put her in the hands of a Purolator company. I will feel fear as I hand her over. I will drive home and feel empty as I walk in the house. I will try working with my phone for a bit. I may have to threaten, cajole, coerce, or even pay off my son so I can use his laptop for a short while. And I will be checking google analytics daily to see if my site is still getting any traffic.
Oh, The Agony. If you don't see me for a few days, This is why. And it's nearly killing me.
Good Bye Sweet WA Family.. Until we meet again. I may be on the trails, gathering pictures for my site. and I will be eagerly awaiting my return to all your smiling faces.
With Twitchy Fingers, Karen
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I can feel your pain Karen, hope you get things sorted. Just reminds us that s good connection is important.
Karen, WA will never drop you!!!!!!!! You'd have to break the rules, hack, scam, attack verbally or do other deliberately bad stuff for them to drop you.
People even take extremely long offline breaks, and as soon as they come back, WA is there waiting for them when they get back.
You can ask anyone, they'll all tell you this.
Your worry shows that you have great purpose and dedication.
But you don't need to worry.
By the way, I'm an extremely slow starter , busy work life, very low technical skills, and I'm going to make it!
Does that tell you something, my friend?
I love your committed attitude. I will be successful with this. I am a slow starter too. But computer issues ... The Universe has a way of slowing me down.. Sometimes I need it.
The withdrawal,, I am going to miss it. Shipping out the laptop this afternoon.
Even further to this post. I can write an article tonight and post dated it so it will be published in a couple of days.
I won't lose publishing frequency for this.
Um, Guys, I am very sarcastic,, sorry if you read this as 100% legit. I am feeling anxious, and I am having to send my baby away, but, I will survive it.
Hey Karen,
Wow - I hate to hear you're going through all that! Life certainly has a way of throwing nasty curveballs sometimes, but your attitude is awesome. You're not lost - just hold on and things will settle, hopefully soon.
My thoughts are with you, Heather :)
sorry, I am sarcastic. I am anxious, and nervous about it shipping safely, but I will survive
fingers crossed that she travels safe. My sarcasm might have been over the top. I am feeling nervous and anxious, but, I will survive
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I hope you get it sorted quickly Karen, I know that feeling all too well :)