Bragging about a Big Disc

Yesterday, I was simultaneously working on the PC and my notebook. That is the only true way of multi-tasking! I was in the middle of creating another DVD for use at BCIT. It contains 14 four-to-seven-minute stories from the Daily Planet. The science and technology segments are fast-paced and the variety of the topics is wonderfully broad. I cannot think of a more appropriate format for use in a pre-technical communications course. I'm doubly thankful the folks at the Discovery Channel have made the show copyright free for use by educators.

While my main computer was labouring to convert the mpgs, I checked yesterday's paycheck information online. I no longer receive paper pay slips as things are continuing to head paperless at BCIT. That's okay, as it is easier to copy from that screen directly into MS Money.

Then, after seeing how large my bank account had grown, I opened up the website of my usual computer store. Their Easter Sale was on. Generally, I gravitate towards a few specific areas of interest. Yesterday, however, I couldn't get past a Seagate special offer.

Playing with video files takes space and I'd been thinking about installing a new hard drive. I had intended to wait for Windows Vista so I could start from scratch. I don't want to just add a drive, I wish to replace my C: drive. With Monday off, I guess I can devote an entire day to getting up to speed on the new 300 gigabytes. I haven't done a fresh install for years and years.

If you don't hear from me here next week, you'll now know why.