To Elle the Dell (My 1st Laptop)

I got you as a Graduation/ Christmas present in December of 2006. And after 6 years, you died on me this past January. You were there for some of the most significant experiences of my life:

1. My Sterling Scholar portfolio
2. Every undergraduate paper I wrote. Ever.
3. My mission call (application)
4. My jobs as a Teaching Assistant, Research Assistant, and Paralegal.
5. My first semester of Law School (including Finals--that's probably what did you in).

You were with me through every single all-nighter I pulled in an attempt to finish my papers at the last minute. You helped me Skype, set up my Facebook account, and correspond with dozens of friends and family. 

You stored all of my songs, either uploaded from CDs or downloaded from iTunes, as well as all of my documents, outlines, and notes from High School through my Graduate Degree. Thankfully, my dad was able to save everything you had post-mortem.

It was a sad day when you died, and I have yet to permanently replace you. 

Rhetorically,

Rebekah