Well, this is in direct response to something God brought to my attention. He recently told me that I take life too seriously. Now him being God, and I being... well, me, am inclined to believe him. So, I am endevaring to make light of the things I encounter as a human being on this good earth.

Welp, my tablet is broken. My sleek, shiny brand spanking reNEWed tablet. The touch screen doesn’t work. Oh it still has the attachable keyboard, so that part is good. But this also comes after I had already replaced the styles tip. IT COST TWENTY FREAKEN BUCKS FOR THREE TINEY PIECES OF PLASTIC. Needless to say I am morose, practically comatose. The skies’ have darkened and the world is ending.   I can almost hear the heavenly trumpets now. Soon I may very well be whisked away to paradise but alas until then I am left to do what poor humanity has had to do for as long as we have had writing, I will have to use a pen and paper.

No more fancy organization, no more color correcting at the drop of a hat. No more letter sizing at a whim. Yes, this is a dark day indeed. My school shall suffer for it. I will not be able to keep anywhere as neat as nots as I used to.  

The warranty, which unfortunately was still valid, means that I shall have to say good by to this sweet friend of mine.  

This tablet which helped get me through algebra, Spanish, chemistry and many other trying classes of my academic career, will soon come to an end. I must ship it off to who knows where. Most likely it will be the end. For what use is a tablet that cannot be touched? In its place, I will receive a cheap, pointless “gift card.” A gift of what, of sorrow? Regret?

Yes, this is a tragedy. Good by old friend. I wish you could stay and train the one to take your place. There was so much wisdom you could have passed on, but just remember, you helped me in one of my darkest hours. Thank you.