I consider myself a relatively sane, rational person. However, I turn into a complete maniac, freak, psychopath when I experience any sort of computer malfunction. I lose my mind and I scare people around me.

Earlier this week, I interviewed someone for an article I was preparing. The interview lasted over an hour and I had pages of notes. When I returned to the computer to construct the article, the document was completely lost. I visualize it slipping into a black hole, swirling into an abyss along with all of the other lost documents. My frantic search included swearing, sweating, and ultimately crying. The computer becomes the enemy and the hate that swells within me towards a completely inanimate object is just not normal.

You see, the computer has disobeyed. But unlike my children who give me some sort of reaction to my frustration, the computer sits there coldly, without feeling, refusing to give into my temper tantrum. I have got to get it together. It’s time to stop, take a deep breath and start over and remind myself that throwing it out of the window will only provide temporary comfort. We have to make peace. After all, I have work to do.

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