There are two electronic purchases I am considering: a Kindle (just the $79 basic one) and a new laptop.

The Kindle would be great for reading books and maybe get some cookbooks. It's probably slim-to-none for a chance of me finding books in English in the Czech Republic, so I'd probably only be able to get such books onto an e-reader.

My current netbook (a Dell Inspiron Duo tablet/netbook) is only a year old, but it's such a hassle. It has very slow processing speeds, my audio and video breaks up regularly (okay, maybe because I have a virtual CD-ROM of Microsoft Office 2007 on here hogging up space), my external optical drive only works a fraction of the time, there's no SD card reader, etc. Also, I'm beginning to dislike the small screen, after having done website work on laptops and desktops, but I liked its very portable size. I'm considering getting a normal-sized 14"ish laptop. Ideally Dell since that's what my family has, but I suppose I can be open to other options. Ideally under $600 completed.

I guess I'm debating on where/when to buy these for a few reasons. I know that electronics are more expensive in Europe, and there might be different electricity outputs or whatever (I do know about plugs being different). Also, I heard that there might be something different with internet, like for the Kindle. 

These are just thoughts I have right now and I will do some research on my own, but I'd also like input from people, especially from those who are expatriates or those who live in Europe.

First off I want to wish @miciqu a happy belated birthday! I can't wait to finally meet this Serbian darling in a few months!!! :)

Secondly, I think I was the only one to do stuff for my mother today for Mother's Day. I gave her a cute card from @Mrs_FoodLover's Etsy store (she loved it! thank you so much!) and a crystal bell from my college. I then made a really great lunch of Chicken Piccata (the chicken turned out perfectly juicy and wonderful!) and steamed carrots and linguine. My mother had to teach me how to cut the bone off the breast halves, but now I know next time I cook with chicken breasts like that :)

Now, the photos! These were all taken on my iPod Touch. I can't believe how many photos I've taken on this thing! It's funny because when I was shopping for an iPod Touch, I originally didn't want the camera since I didn't think I'd be using it :P It has definitely come in handy!

 "Vintage Grey" by Petites. The ring finger has a coat of Essie's Pearlfection. Very subtle but I like it!

 Such a lush and green area in my neighbourhood!

 Love the Asiatic Lilies! :) I can't wait for them to flower (this is obviously just the stem)

 I almost forgot I had this book!!! Now I need to make room for it in my boxes o' books to mail to Prague!

 I grew up singing this song and playing it on an accordion. I'll have to record an audio of me singing this.

 @fabolousclown sent me last year's Eid card :) Pretty! :) (Sorry I didn't take a pic of the postcard she also sent!)

 Amalia sent me this pretty necklace :D I can't wait to wear it out! :D

 My postcard stationary box containing postcards, envelopes, stamps, pens, and addresses of friends. Should I make more of these boxes to sell on Etsy maybe?

 Sleepy Zlata in her pink blankie

 Rhododendron #1

 Rhododendron #2, I think outside my window

 Rhododendron #3, some buds

 Gettin' my German on!

 Awesome ceiling light-show at the hookah bar

 @buddy71 sends me so many lovely peacock cards to me - here's a recent one :)

 Translating "The Reader", in progress

 Stormy clouds outside my window

 Latest postcard from Croatian Pen Pal He went to Padova, Italy.

 @KnightInCROATIANarmor sent me a Serbian postcard!! :D

 Got some Belgian love from @Zissu25 on his Euro-holiday!

 Terribly unsuccessful craft show? Drink it away with wine... it works

 This is the damage myself and three others accomplished. Then I still had a bottle of Yuengling afterwards. BOOYAH. I think The Pole and I did the most drinking, naturally ;D

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