time for the big leagues

Up until a year ago, I was firmly in the anti-Apple crowd.

I had plenty of opportunities to get Apple products, but for some unknown reason, I chose to get something else.

MacBook? Nah, I'll just ask my parents for this cheap, crappy Dell laptop because I feel bad making them spend that much on something that isn't even that great. (Yes, I was naive an a little 18-year-old.)

iPod? Nah, I'll ask for some obscure branded mp3 player that will only last a year and is impossible to get to work.

iPhone? Nah, I'll stick with my crappy awesome Blackberry. Upgrade to iPhone? Nah, I'll get this super amazing HTC Evo that dies every four hours.

I finally came to my senses last year and got an iPhone 4S. And surprise, surprise, I love it. DUH! Doesn't everyone?

So, when it came time to research a new computer, I was somehow stuck on the no-way-jose' to Apple train again. That's a very lonely train, it seems.

On Saturday A and I ventured over to The Orchard. It's this cute little Apple shop in Lafayette and they are SUPER helpful and knowledgeable. (And they don't work on commission. Don't you hate when you can tell someone is only helping you so they can make money?)

A walked up to the sales guy and said "Sell her on Apple." And, surprise, 30 minutes later I was sold.

Two hours later, I did it. I bought my new baby.

To say I love my new iMac is an understatement. Obsessed would probably be a better word. She gets delivered on December 31st and I'm counting down the days. I am able to get CS5 from work, so that bumps up the excitement level to INSANE amounts. I haven't been able to do any design work since college - and part of the reason I've been down in the dumps at work is because I'm not utilizing my creative side.

Yes, she is very expensive, but she's going to be very worth it. From what everyone tells me, iMacs last a very long time, and she'll be a great family computer when that day comes.

Please tell me I'm not insane and that you love your computer this much, too. It will make me feel a lot better.