An iPod Obituary

I was reluctant to join the ranks of iPod owners. I felt I didn't need to spend $250+ to feel cool. I was wrong. It was never about being cool, it was about giving into social pressure:) For a while I was anti-iPod. Then I took a trip to New York to visit some friends. I spent a large portion of the day alone wandering Manhattan and everywhere I looked, everywhere I went, people had their iPods! I met up later with my friends and explained that everyone had one. I just couldn't believe it. Why?? Then Lanitasaid "oh, I love mine!" She pulled out her blue mini and I was hooked. SoI bought one. A green mini. I named her iSally. She is the love of my life. I always laughed when people said that the iPod will change your life.Yeah, it changed mine. All I could do was laugh at myself. She has been the best companion ever. We work together, travel together, exercisetogether. She knows my taste in music, pod casts, and is so receptive to my mood. I have her set at random and she never disappoints as she always surprises me. Nothing lasts forever. iSally has been under the weather for a while. Her ticker just ain't what it used to be. I had to jumpstart her the other day. Completely reset her. She has been fine until today. I have looked into a battery transplant but I just can't bear to part with her for a while, not being able to visit, bring her flowers. I have decided that it is time to sign the papers and take her off lifesupport. She has been plugged in for several days. I only take her off about 45 minutes per day. I take her out to get some air, take her to and from work with me. The inevitable has approached. My decision pains me but when it is time, it's time. My new companion will be newer, shinier, and will be able to show me video. iBob can never replace iSally. May she rest in peace. She will be interred in the top drawer of the antique desk in my bedroom. A private ceremony will be held Sunday evening in my loft.