Duality

Today I lost one of my long time friends and someone I loved very much. We’d known each other for almost six years now. Her name was Jane, and to some she might be considered just a laptop, but to me, she was a close friend. She stuck with me through good times and bad. When my life was in shambles, she was there to help me pick up the pieces. When I needed someone to talk to, she was always there to help me get in touch with people. When I needed a distraction from my everyday life, she was always there to lend a hand.

Some of you knew her as well and I’m sure we all have a favorite story of good times with her. Jonathan and Bigi, we used to play Who Wants to be a Millionaire with Jane on your small TV in Jonathan’s basement. Alex, the three of us used to watch movies and play games together. Porfirio, all the times Jane helped us play DWI. Emily and Mike, whenever we would get together to watch some anime, Jane was always there. And all my new friends who week after week come to my home and watch various things, Jane was there every time.

Ever since I first discovered that Jane had passed on, I’ve been unable to stop thinking about all the things we’ve been through. She was the reason I got through so much of college. So many nights spent just lying awake with Jane by my side, writing papers and researching different things. Jane was named after a submarine in Final Fantasy Unlimited. Cid had recently lost his last ship and was broken hearted until he created Jane, the ultimate machine, and became whole again. And that’s what my Jane was; the ultimate machine.

But now she’s now gone to the great information superhighway in the sky. If anyone would like to post a favorite moment of their’s with Jane, I’m sure she would have appreciated it.

Rest in Peace, Jane. I’ll miss you.

(and no, none of this is intended to be funny and/or a joke)