Gave In

I've fought it for a long time, but I've finally given in and bought an iPod.  Sigh.  I don't really need one.  I might use it at work, but probably not.  I won't be able to hear when a supervisor is asking me a question or offering me a task that I might enjoy more than the one I'm currently doing.  I also wouldn't be able to have as much fun with co-workers, chatting as we cross each other's path.  We're not allowed to stop for conversation, but some joking around and pleasantries are acceptable, and I like to do that.

So why did I buy one?

I began to jog again this past weekend.  Now that I'm not running across campus and up and down stairs, I feel myself getting sluggish from lack of exercise.  Pilates and qigong also figure into my plans. The trouble is that I used to listen to music on my desktop while I worked out.  The desktop has been sold, though, and I'm tired of moving my laptop back and forth across the house, running down the battery as I play tunes.   My other cd players are part of stereo systems which aren't easily moved.   Besides, I like them right where they are.

As a result of all of this, I caved in and bought a 2 GB shuffle.  As tempting as it was to buy a nano, I simply don't need it and can't justify spending the money.  The shuffle will more than do.  I also bought a sport armband for greater ease of use while running.  The shuffle  is currently charging and I've begun to import from cds, so we'll see how it goes.  It's seems pretty easy and straightforward.  The hardest thing was just getting it out of the box, a thing it was loathe to do. 

I think I scare it.

It's so cute and tiny, it has nothing to fear from me.

Unless it acts up.