Mistress Zaynab's
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Saturday, September 13, 2008
holding pattern
Mistress is sad to say that My dearest Powerbook, My constant companion for more than 4 years, is dead.
I was considering an upgrade next year anyway, so it's not such a huge tragedy. Computers, like My favorite animals (rats), have very limited lifespans.
I am writing from a borrowed PC, which is fine for a few days, but I'm already feeling Mac withdraw symptoms. Yes, I'm one of THOSE people.
Nothing would delight me more than a new MacBook Pro with the following:
* 15.4-inch glossy widescreen LED-backlit display
* 1440 x 900 resolution
* 2.6GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor (Penryn)
* 4GB (2x2GB) of 667MHz DDR2 memory
* 200GB 7200-rpm SATA hard drive (the 7200 rpm is ESSENTIAL!)
* 8x slot-loading SuperDrive
* NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT with 512MB GDDR3 memory
Incidentally, My birthday IS approaching in just over a month. An early slave-who-saves-the-day birthday present might be in order. All of My computers since 1998 (3 so far - one of which is still running, albeit slowly, and two that were sold when I upgraded) have been generous gifts, so I'd love to continue in that tradition.
Also, as October approaches I am PLANNING to launch the Holy Mountain web site, and introduce you to My brand new play space, now available for sessions (including overnights as captive!) if just a bit sparse still. But all of my design software was on My now dead workhorse. So as soon as I get a new computer I'll get that out onto the web, along with the new sites for My friends, Mistress Sukia, Mistress Lucinda, Mistress Sophia, Miss L, and major updates for Miss Mara and Mistress Isobel. So much to do and such a horrible time for technical difficulties.
But My spirits are high, as My playroom is stocked with goodies (even if I still lack cabinets in which to store things).
Just a note about October - it's grand opening and birthday month! Lots and lots of fun for Me! Oh and there are film productions on the horizon! So watch for updates. I may need talented subs.
I am surprised that I am in such a pleasant mood given that I cannot get to My e-mail and My important work is on hold. But I will take the weekend to relax and indulge in doing very little in preparation for all that lies ahead.
Be well (that's not a suggestion, but a command),
MZ
P.S. Many thanks to My sweet devoted vahana footpuppy for all the incredibly grueling hard work he put into preparing the play space last week! I am very impressed at how well he did in learning a whole lifetime of new things at the workshop as well, as overwhelming as it may have been. I am so proud! Such devotion does not go unrewarded.
P.P.S. Initiation is nigh, slave - you know who you are! You stood up to the Mistress Cleo Dubois test (you should feel honored to have been beaten up by the best), and I know you are ready.
P.P.P.S. Many thanks to all the teachers and volunteers who attended the Intensive! I had so much fun with all of you and it was great to get to know you. E-mails forthcoming when I am able.
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