The Netbook Has Arrived

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I am totally typing on my new netbook right now. And it is awesome. Small and kind of hard to get used to, but it is the greatest thing EVER! And it is pink plaid on the front. If you want to see the exact one I got, go to bestbuy.com, click on netbook, and then HP. There are only two of them and mine is pink plaid. Hooray!
Now I get to buy lots of accessories for it, which is the most fun ever! I'm going to get a wireless tiny pink mouse probably, and a case! I can't wait! Wow, I am a totally geek.

The best part is how comfortable it is to type on. The keys are smooth and super comfy and not too clicky, which can be obnoxious. Huzzah for netbooks! On a side note, double huzzah for Playstation who gave me two free games because somebody crashed their network lol. And now I get to play new games for free!!!

Also for my birthday (which isn't until Monday, btw - it is not possible for me to wait for presents) I got a light for my Kindle. I know it doesn't sound that impressive, but it is perfect for reaading in bed at night because then I don't have to get up and turn off the light. And it's LED, which is great. Awesome presents this year!

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