Ok, sure, I was the last person on the block to embrace the cd player (only because my truck came with one 5 years ago). Today, though, I took the plunge: I ordered an ipod. Yes, an ipod. Okay, not really an ipod. Not even an ipod nano. But an ipod shuffle. Why just the shuffle? You may well ask, dear reader. I ordered the shuffle because I'm not your bells and whistles kind of person. Do I really need to view the album cover art while I run down the road listening to music? Do I really need it to sync with my calendar? No. I just need a skip-free, light-weight, long-battery-life, high-volume digital musical accompaniment to running. So I went the cheapest, low-tech no frills way and got the shuffle. It is shown here in all its svelt splendor. Apparently it also comes with a lifetime supply of chewing gum.
In more low-tech news, my banjo playing has not progressed. Should I have spared myself the expense of the shuffle and saved for the banjo? Perhaps, but I enjoy hearing the banjo played well, and the shuffle is more likely to allow me to hear a banjo being played well than if I actually played the banjo myself.
Still, a girl can dream.
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Hey! I'm so proud of you and your Ipod shuffle order. I thought about it a couple months ago, but, then never followed through on my research. Whenever I try jogging with Bailey's walkman, I kick myself for not ordering the shuffle. You get yours, learn how it works, then I'll get one and you can teach me how to use it! Or, I could probably ask Bailey, he probably knows.
Dear Lessis,
Children are far and away the better resource for techonological inquiries. I suspect that I will use exactly 1/5 of the features available to me on the shuffle. In fact, I'm guessing I'll manage to download one song and just keep shuffling that one around. I'll have to decide between Foggy Mountain Breakdown and Dueling Banjos. Any advice?
Les
Oh you'll love your shuffle. I bought a 30 gig iPod about three years ago (before it was cool, and when it was really just an outrageously indulgent purchase, ahhh those carefree days . . . ) and it has yet to fail me since. Enjoy!
Dear Ms. Golightly,
Welcome to the LesBlog. If we may be of service, please do not hesitate to ring the bell.
I appreciate, as well, your encouragement viz. my technological extravagances. It is always good to hear from one who has gone before.
Les
My ipod is the love of my life...or almost. It goes everywhere with me, and it's almost like a kid's security blanket at this point. Maybe I could call it my virtual pet?
Dear Courtney,
Welcome to the LesBlog. Please, have a seat there by the window, and someone will be with you shortly.
Thank you for sharing the story of your reliance on your ipod. Have you considered a 12-step program?
Les
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