An Open Letter to My Computer

Dear Mac (I can't believe after a year I still haven't given you a real name.),

You may have noticed a little distance in our relationship lately. It's not you; It's me. We've been together for one year now. We've seen some really good times. You've helped me reach goals and learn so many new things. We've laughed. We've cried. We've been inseparable. And I feel that I can honestly say that you are one of my best friends (Sad, isn't it?).

But lately, something's changed; things have been different. Maybe it's all the pressure I'm under to produce good fiction in my writing class. Or maybe it's those nasty critiques I both given and received. I just feel like I need some space to, you know, breathe. I just need a some time to work through some things, get organized.

It's not healthy for our relationship to grow this codependent. Maybe we just love each other too much. I feel that a little time apart will do us some good. It's not like I'm breaking up with you. We'll just be taking a break for a while.

And we'll still see each other around. We still have our weekly writing classes, and I'd still like to blog from time to time. Oh, and don't forget email and Facebook; we'll definitely have to keep up on that. We just won't have to do it every day.

So, smile. Keep your chin up and know that I still love you. And I'm sure in the end, when I'm feeling a bit more myself, we'll get right back together.

Love,

Fiauna