The verdict is in. . .

. . . . and it isn't good. My ibook's hard drive is broken. As far as I understand, this means my computer is really no good anymore. The good news is that I can probably find someone (and pay them a bunch of money) to retrieve all my data - so my pictures aren't lost forever (cross your fingers). Nate says this is where my stimulus package and tax return money will come in handy:)

I guess I'll have to start using Nathan's computer to download my pictures and blog. I'll be getting an external hard drive as well. . . . . why are some lessons so hard to learn?