Talk about the SHOCK of my life 0_0

The computer cord exploded. That's right, EXPLODED.

Here's how it happened. I was just plugging in the cord that was attached to a surge protector. It wasn't even plugged in all the way before a bright light (about the size of a 50 cent piece) and loud bang sounded. Of course I jumped backwards and dropped the cord. Once my heart started beating again, I examined the cord more closely. The cord was severed right after where it plugs into the surge protector. Just cut in half! So bizarre! We had maintenance come over because the electrical socket wouldn't work anymore. Turns out that the electrical tape on our old cord had slid out of place so the cables where exposed. Cost us $70 to get a new cord. So learn from our example, don't leave the wires exposed!

It could have been a lot worse. For one thing, I hadn't been hurt at all, just had some black residue on my fingers. But more importantly, the laptop wasn't connected to the cord at time of shock. I usually plug in the cord first and then attach it to the laptop. Not sure why I do that, but case it saved our laptop. We could afford a new cord but NOT a new laptop!

We're also heading to Rexburg during spring break. That should be lots of fun! We'll be sure to take lots of pictures. I bet Andrew's family will be so impressed with Bennett this time round. We were last there for Thanksgiving and he just learned how to crawl there. Now he crawls forward and sideways, pulls himself up to stand, scoots along furniture, and now gabs a TON!