rivendellrose | keyboards are vital

So, the last few days were like "the revenge of the inanimate objects." First, my cat did a jig on my keyboard and poured water all over it, so my keyboard was all messed up.

Me: Types a "w"
Keyboard: eopt897!
Me: Ummm... "space-bar"
Keyboard: *b?
Me: Shit.

And then, of course, when I attempt the standard "turn off and then turn back on the next day" solution (while the keyboard attempted to drain), the computer informed me that no, that wasn't an option. It didn't want to talk to that disgusting, soppy keyboard anymore. No. It refused.

So... new keyboard. Shiny, new, and has a lovely warranty on it in case the cat decides to have more fun. I plan to find some way of making a cover for it. Preferably out of plastic. Or maybe iron. :P It's entirely possible that the old one, once it's dried out for a few weeks, will once again be usable... but honestly? The damned thing is something like seven years old. I figure that's probably past the standard lifespan for a keyboard that's constantly getting crumbs and cat hair and all that gunk in it.

Speaking of which, my mouse is still mad at me, too. Argh. Must clean. Must consider getting a new mousepad for it. Technology is such... fun. *Twirls finger*

In order to make this entry a complete hash of randomness, I'd like to note that apparently, Nathan Fillion and Tim Minear are completely cursed. Their new show, 'Drive,' has been canceled with only four episodes shown. This is where I hide from the rest of Firefly fandom, because stuff like this can only bring up bad memories...

The Fifth Elephant, Terry Pratchett
Smoke and Shadows, Tanya Huff
Smoke and Mirrors, Tanya Huff
The Demon-Haunted Universe, Carl Sagan
Commitment Hour, James Alan Gardner
Expendable, James Alan Gardner
Julius Caesar, William Shakespeare