Today is sortof a 'mixed bag' for me.

 I managed to convince mom to give the computer back (so, I can continue working)
 but, in the midst of my "grounding", my worst fears have been realized.

 Despite my warnings, mom STILL tried to use the computer without my supervision while I was at the library yesterday.
 
 as a result, the computer has been "misbehaving" lately.

 The computer's Starup and Shutdown speed is slower than normal
 (this has actually happened before, and I was always able to fix it using my Anti-Virus program.
  but, for some reason it won't run properly anymore.)

 I can't Install and Uninstall programs either (The systme freezesup if I try)
 and, web browsing is slower than it used to be (with moments of stalling and freezing.)

 I have no logical explanation for how this happened.
 all I know is that it all started AFTER mom tried messing with the computer without my supervision
 (and, THIS is the woman who admitted not being able to figure out how a Cellphone works..which is ALOT more simpler to use than a computer.)

 To put it simply, my computer is on the brink of messing up completely.
 So, It seems I have no choice but to do what my mother suggested, and buy my own computer.

 (would be better. THIS computer is a Windows 7, which was ALREADY obsolete when I had my Vista/XP system.
  Not only is it smarter to buy a newer model, but if I buy my own, mom won't be able to use the "It's MY Computer!" excuse, anymore.)

 As much as I wish this hadn't of happened, It may not matter if it did or not.

 Mom want's to put me on a "Schedule" if her own making. One where I spend only FOUR hours on the computer at day, and FOUR at night.

 If I wanted a Time Limit for how long I get to use a computer, I'd stick to the usual One or Two Hours on the Library computers!

 She may have given the computer back, but It feels like it is STILL out of my reach.

 I mean..How am I suppose to get ANY work don with only Four Hours of worktime to use!?
 I might as well just Give it Back, if THIS what she expects from me now.

 The only Good News from all this is the fact that I had the foresight to copy all my important files on a Flash Drive.
 so, If and When I DO get a new computer, I can resume where I left off from there.

 But, it may take some time. The best computer for me to buy will take up to $300.
 and, as I look into my wallet now..I have only $6.

 oh, yeah..I am off to a "Greeeeat Start."

 Even worse is that mom has decided to be more 'strict' when it comes to paying me money (and, she was alreday STRICT to begin with.)

 So, my buying a new computer will take some time.

 I suppose I should be thankful that my Birthday hasn't come yet (June 1st)
 THAT may give me a logical excuse to get extra cash to buy a new computer
 (although, Christmas proved to be a disappointment..wouldn't be surprised if mom pulls the same thing on my Birthday, too.)

 Oy..What a way to send off my DeviantART Anniversary.

                                                                                         -MetroXLR99