I know. Pathetic right? But it recently became the subject of conversation when my friend’s laptop recently died. It was such a sad day. It made me think, “What if something were to happen to my beloved laptop?” I mean, my life is basically in that thing. I mean, her. Yea, her name is Trixie. She holds my brain (stop laughing) within her little black case which goes everywhere with me, and I do mean everywhere. As an example, I brought Trix to a few meetings with me. When they were done, I went to run a few errands. When most people will leave their laptop in their car, I do not. Trix is right there with me, in a sling bag that is snug next to my body. One pal joked with me and said, “Are you kidding? You can’t leave it in the car or the trunk?” My answer, “My entire life- ideas, writings, musings, thoughts, promo ideas, press releases, etc. is in this thing.” My pal’s answer, “Forget I ever mentioned it.”
My life-long love affair goes waaaaaay back. Remember when Apple first came out with the MAC duo-dock? Yea, most don’t. That’s how far back my laptops and I go. I mean, I’ve had desktops before and they are great if you are stationed at a desk all day. But I’m a mobile person working between two cities and my laptop needs to come with me wherever I go. Especially with what I do for a living, I need to be able to put together a press release or write a memo at a moment’s notice or jot down an event idea, from wherever I am. Inspiration and ideas do not sit and wait for you to get back to your desk or cubicle, as I have found.
Right now, I am currently dwelling with “TrixieTres” (Trixie Three in Spanish) as she represents the third laptop I’ve had the pleasure of partnering up with over the years. And, it doesn’t stop there. I am getting ready to purchase “TrixieShi” (Trixie Four in Japanese) so that I always have a sister for TrixieTres, and of course, a reliable back-up. Each of my laptops have had very special cases which showcase their own personality and have all had unique bags to live in when they are not permanently attached to my lap, or lying in bed with me, or sharing a cup of morning coffee on the outdoor patio table. To some, it may sound funny, but I had a friend who used to have her laptop sit upon a beautiful piece of red velvet fabric, treating her laptop as though it was the Queen of Sheba, before she got to work. And I get that. Why? Because that piece of technology is the roadway to expression for most of us pr folks, writers, artists, etc. To me, that laptop is an extension of me, my brain, my thoughts. It’s like an extended family member or even a pet.
“Pet Trixie.” I don’t think she’d like that name. I better keep that thought to myself.
