Monday, November 15, 2010

233. DESI GIRL AND 250 TROJAN HORSES

Despite the computer’s inability to properly run two programs at once, I cobble together a system to write emails. It requires logging in and out of Word and email in a completely inefficient and mind-numbing manner, taking four times as long to do anything. But it is better than nothing.

I sit down in front of the computer, careful not to spill my wine, and hold the phone to my ear. I am talking to a tech wizard friend who troubleshoots in IT for a profession. “When was the last time the computer worked?” the friend asks. He is also my brother’s fraternity brother and a former co-worker. “Saturday, but even then it was weird,” I reply and take another big gulp of wine. Tapan and I have our date tonight, 7:00 pm on Upper West Side at Cafe Frieda, the same place I met Mr. Mustachio (Post 25).  I really shouldn't be going on a date with anyone. My tension has been wound so tightly that I have had a headache for two days. Nor should I be drinking before meeting Tapan, but this crisp Sauvignon Blanc is delicious.

“What were you doing? Downloading porn?” the friend asks. I unexpectedly laugh really hard, the first time in days. “No. I wish. That would be more interesting. I was trying to open the BBC’s homepage,” I reply. “What is it doing now?” the friend asks. “Hhhmm, the scan just finished and it says I have 250 Trojan Horses,” I reply. “Yeeeeah, okay…whatever you downloaded is lethal,” the friend begins and sighs. “You’re gonna need a professional,” he says. “Oh like Geek Squad?” I ask. The friend groans, “Is that your only choice? Don’t you know any desi engineers?” he asks. “Nope,” I reply.

“Well Geek Squad used to be great,” the friend explains. “But then Best Buy bought them out and their service went down the tubes.” This actually brings about a bigger issue for me. If I choose to work with the Geek Squad I’m going to have to drag a 40-pound computer 120 blocks on public transport. “But before you get tech help, buy a wireless router and install it,” the friends instructs.

Uhm, has he met me? He wants me to get a what? And then do what? Under my watch, the PC contracted the cyber plague. Should I really be the one to buy and install anything to it?

6 comments:

Mrs. Cardiology said...

mrscardiology.com recommends you to switch to organic wines to lessen any headaches... and you really should get a real expert to work on your computer - one that does house calls... can't see you lugging a pc on a bus or subway!!!!
love ya
fan in the burgh!

Adventurous Ammena said...

but how did the date go?? thats what I want to know :D Tapan sounds cool

Anonymous said...

So sorry to hear about those computer woes. If it makes you feel any better you are really funny even under duress.

I think I would like to be your friend, like Meera. And I look forward to learning who you marry.

101 Bad Desi Dates said...

Dear Mrs. Cardiology,

Thanks for the vino tip! :) And yes, for sure need an expert, though read what happens next! Desi Girl is too headstrong for her own good sometimes :)

xo
Desi Girl

101 Bad Desi Dates said...

Dear Adventurous Ammena,

Oh the date begins tonight! WIth the post that will go up between 5 and 7 pm EST, (God willing!) :)

More soon!

xo,
Desi Girl

101 Bad Desi Dates said...

Dear Anonymous,

You are too kind with your comment. I think I'm a good friend, but you shd probably confer with Meera! tee hee hee ....

xo,
Desi Girl