now, with more sky...

i got a weird thing to show you, so tell all the boys and girls. well... not really. but i did get a new laptop last year, and i could not wait to take it for a spin.

him: what's the very first thing you're gonna do with it? play a game?
me: nope. i am going to listen to the first video You Tube recommends. 

so, i did... for like two hours on loop, while i installed and updated things. at least the Algorithm's got style, right?  

i have not done much gaming in recent years, but i remain firmly committed to the Republic of Gamers. this time around,  i opted for the Strix G17... because i can hear you asking.  

it only took like two years to finally settle on one i like. and now, i am toying with the idea of  upgrading my camera. if i stay on brand, that might actually happen before the end of the decade. mostly, i need a better setup for taking photos of the night sky. my current camera (and i, to be completely honest) are not really up to the task. i want to be able to see those cities on the moon!

you see, we lost a large section of the old maple due to an ice storm back in December. just regular Winter activity. it was like part of the charm of this space was gone. then, after weeks of nonstop grayness... something cosmic happened! 

me: sweetie!!! you have to come see this. 

so, he did. i sat there, overexcitedly pointing at the sky tracker on the screen, then picking out the constellations in the night sky. and he... well, he was mostly looking at me being overexcited. 

him: i'm gonna buy you that telescope you've been talking about since we moved here, and i'm gonna pick it out myself, because it will take you a million years to decide.

seriously... everyone should have their own enthusiastic-enabler. and, naturally, i will have to document all of this absurdity, so i need to get back to overthinking cameras. 

until then...!

Jupiter just slipped out of sight (looking WSW), but Orion and Lepus are in full view. i might even catch a glimpse of Gemini and Leo before the sun rises... if the sun rises. so, pardon me while i refill my cup, and settle down for an evening of Cosmic Viewing... now, with more sky!