Oh boy oh boy.

I would like to announce that I have emerged, technologically speaking, from the dark murky atmosphere of the early 2000s, and have landed myself firmly in the middle 2000s. With my brand new broadband connection.

Heee. It's pretty sweet. Look at how fast it goes! Wheeeeee!

My computer is still slow, though. Slow like a South American tree beast. ... By which I guess I mean a sloth. I have no intentions of getting a new one, though. But I would like to look into how I can frankencomputer what I have. That sounds like good times.

Also, in NON-ELECTRONIC news, I went outside this weekend. A little tardy of Arbor Day, I planted a tree. In the process, I managed to get some impressive and alarming sunburn almost entirely on my left arm. Here are some pictures! I must stress that the photographs do not do justice to the vibrant, blood red color. Seriously, I couldn't even look at it.

Picture 1 (If you're wondering what the hell this meat hank is, it's my upper arm, from shoulder to a bit below the elbow. I'm turning it slightly to get the best view.)
Picture 2 (This is more recognizable as an arm, though the color is not as striking. Also, that's my bed! I was getting ready for sleeping.)

When I woke up in the morning, it was about 80% better. And now, I'm lightly tanned. This is what happens in life when you're half Mediterranean.

In conclusion ... high-speed!   I can't wait to watch some streaming video!