Over the weekend, my laptop power cord started dying. It’s been acting wonky for a while, even has a few red, electrical tape bandages. It’s one of those MagSafe power adapters that is supposed to have a quick-release detachment if the cord is yanked out. It works, but not without consequence. I’ve nutted up the wiring tripping over the cord a eleventy-bazillion times.
I added more red tape and a pipe cleaner cast to my cord then limped through the weekend and the first few days of the week trying to keep the green charging light lit. I’ve had to manipulate the cord so that it drapes over the keyboard just so and is twisted into the perfect curl, hold my breath, cross my eyes, and try not to move too much and break the spell.
I have two replacement cords headed my way, and hopefully they will arrive sometime this week.
When it was apparent I would have limited computer access, it caused some mild panic. I have things to do! Buzzfeed quizzes to take, political memes to share and pass along, promotions to publish! I have… stuff to do, important stuff!
Instead of embracing the freedom from my online ball-and-chain and using it to read or write undistracted, go for leisurely walks, or actually talk to my family, I did my lab rat manipulations so I could stay connected. The unexpected downtime made me wonder if my attachment to my laptop was a fun hobby or a bad habit.
“The chains of habit are too weak to be felt until they are too strong to be broken.” ~ Samuel Johnson
The word for this week is:
Habit
Using “habit” for inspiration, write 100 Words, no more, no less, then link back up here, or leave your submission in the comment section. Remember to keep spreading the love with supportive comments for your fellow wordsters.
Thin spiral notebook 
‘Buzzfeed quizzes to take’ made me laugh out loud because that would totally be me…
And my computer has been held together like that many times. And my husband works in IT.
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If I can trust the company I ordered the replacement cords from – the one that advertised 2-3 day shipping, the one that has actually taken more than 12 days to get my order to me – the cords should come in Wednesday’s mail. Not holding my breath.
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I just about made it this week! 100 words isn’t as easy as it sounds 🙂
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You still have about 15 hours to get your story in…
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This is my first time on your blog and these look like such fun! Here’s my entry: https://imagenn793.wordpress.com/2016/02/28/my-100-word-challenge-habit-challenge
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Glad to have you here.
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Thanks! And also, I hate promoting myself, but I have just started my own blog and I have a few posts up. I would appreciate it if you would check it out 🙂
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I try to check in with all participants, and most of the others will also visit your post. They are very supportive and encouraging. I’m also going to add your post to the Mr. Linky at the bottom of the prompt post. Other than a pingback (you adding a link to this post in your post – which you have), the Linky is how most readers will find your post. I also promote each new post on Facebook. If you’re comfortable with that, please let me know and I’ll give you a ‘shout out’ there too. Again, glad to have you join the Challenge.
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Yes. I am perfectly fine with that 🙂 Thank you so much for your support, it means a lot. xx
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