Oh my, what a consumerist day I’ve had.  First, I put out a call for the IKEA catalog (thanks meggo, let me know if you can’t get one!) then I decided I wanted other catalogs, for no other reason than to browse for ideas, so I signed up for Pottery Barn and Crate & Barrel.  The only catalogs I currently get are MacMall and LLBean, and that one IKEA from last year, so it will be cool to thumb through and daydream.  Certainly won’t be buying much anytime soon, since I just got the furniture (delivered Monday, aieeee!) and just ordered my iBook.

Andy and I went to campus to soak up some good uni vibes, and while I was there I stopped in to the computer store to investigate the iBook situation.  My department is requiring iBooks for all students NEXT year, but encouraging them for this year, and as such, put together a discounted bundle with an iBook, required software, AppleCare plan, case and cable lock.  The website, and original specs, call for a last generation iBook — 1.2 ghz, 30gb hard drive, etc, but since the first bundling, Apple upgraded it’s base model to a 1.33 ghz, 40 gb HD, bluetooth enabled and scrolling trackpad version.  I wanted THAT one.  I figured I was fresh outta luck, so I went in looking for quotes on the new iBook with the required software, and was told all new bundles have the new iBook. Score!  After lunch on the mall, yay sunshine and turkey wraps!, I went back to see when the new bundle would be available and was told I could order anytime, but it would take ten days or so to arrive. Sweet.  So, I ordered!  Plus, I was able to order the iPod Mini in green, and I will be able to get the rebate and all of that. In two weeks or so, I will pick up my new tech stockpile, and be overwhelmed with excitement. 

Being on campus was great, too. I’m so excited to go back and be there full time, working, studying, being part of the daily life up there.  When I pick up my iBook, I’ll be able to get my new student ID (they redesigned the MaineCard, but are still leaving off date of any kind, which means student discounts forEVER :D) and parking pass and beat the lines for those valuable little trinkets.  Plus, I’m excited about getting my iBook all tricked out for the school year, and wiping this one for Dave to use. 40gb of hard drive is so cool! This one only has 10, and it’s almost maxed.  Anyway, yeah, consumerism.  Keeping the economy alive one apple at a time.