Quiet.....Can you hear the Crickets?

I have finally broken down and got internet at my disposal again, not just at work. I went into the ghetto Cricket store kicking and screaming but walked out with a shiny new USB internet port thingy and just a $128 receipt. The Indian guy behind the counter repeatedly told me how easy it would be to install and use, etc. I got home and immediatley went to the laptop. After 17 failed activation attempts, 2 phone calls to technical support, and restarting my computer countless times.... I now have interent. I will faithfully blog again.....if I can get connected.