god is an iron

So I spent two months plus talking my old work boss into redeeming money owed me--plus interest.
Just short of getting a lawyer, he coughs up. Like a holiday miracle.

Two weeks later, the nifty laptop dies. Motherboard toast and not sure about the hard drive yet.
Old boss sends bill for laptop same week I find out it can't be fixed.

And I did agree to pay for it when I left.
Oh well. I did use it for a year.

My next machine....
....I want it to last more than three years.

Thank you.

Me? I'm fine. How're you?