dumb as a box of rocks

That is how those things make me feel. Computers make me feel dumb as a box of rocks.

See, all I was trying to do was load video onto our computer.

Yes, I have had a computer and a camera for a long time....I just have never needed video on the dang computer....but, now I do.

Seems as if our "older" 2 1/2 year old camera does not have the right equipment to upload onto a MAC or a PC. And seems if our "new" camera is not compatible with a MAC and the old PC we have is just too old.

I have both the computers out. 4 different cords, 2 different video cameras, 3 manuals, 2 sets of online instructions, and 3 bags of candy. Candy helps me think. When I think too hard, my jeans get too tight. So, I guess I just shouldn't think anymore.

Ok...I admit it. I have a shameful bragging video I wanted to upload of the kid.

Yes, one of those posts where I am subconsciously saying...."look everyone, look how smart my kid is!" Then, I turn into the parent everyone runs from at the playground.

So, maybe it is a blessing that I can't upload the video.

And, maybe I am just going to obsess over it until I figure it out.

I can feel my pants getting tighter as I think.

Getting dangerous over here. I am in technology overload.

My in laws....Shorty's parents....aka "Ganna and Papa" are two of the techiest people I know.

No joke, Papa has 18 computers, 17 printers, 12 scanners, 7 cell phones, 6 video cameras, and about 450 ft. of computer cable.

*those were slight exaggerations in the interest of a dorky blog

Ganna is 100% more computer literate than I am. Sometimes, when she tells me stuff about these darned computers....I just pretend that I know what she is talking about. You know...so I don't look stupid. "Oh really? Hmmmm...I wonder what the problem is?" That is what I say when she talks about them....reminds me....I am just not smarter than a 5th grader.

I always tease them and tell them to call me if they have any technical problems.....still waiting for the phone to ring.

Once upon a time....we moved across the country. My dumb self hooked up the computer all alone...with no help. Except from color coded cords. A 4th grader could have done it.

I called my in laws to share my elation that I had indeed hooked up the computer. They were impressed.....VERY impressed I am sure.

So, stay tuned for that annoying video. A bragging video of our kid.

I WILL figure this out.

Signed,

Mrs. Short

President of Geeks not on Call