When I am most inspired and ready to roll – I seem to always hit a road block. This little speed bump happens to be my MacBook. When I got home last night, I had a few mintues before my husband got home, I put dinner in the oven and logged onto my laptop to look over some community colleges in the area.

I noticed when I opened my Macbook, the battery was fuller. Using it for 10 mintues brought my battery down significantly and in my curiousity, I clicked on the battery symbol. There is a caution sign with a note that reads “Service recommended”.

So, I go to a chat on apple support. What comes of it is: Your battery capacity is not within the normal limit and I need to have a technician look at it to see what it wrong. I made an appointment but I am not very optimistic about the potential outcome.

In reality, My Macbook is old (not too too old). It is a 2017 Macbook Air, and I have put it through hell and back in these last 8 year between school, photography editing, Sims 4 obsession every 6 months, and writing. I would hate to part with it, but sometime I wonder if upgrading would be beneficial or the better choice for me. (But I do not have $1000 laying around for a new one, nor is my trade in value worth it – $80, if you were curious….That’s it).

I am hoping there is a better option after they take a look at my Macbook tonight. I just have to decide if fixing my battery for $300 (That’s what Google estimates it as – they can never tell you for sure until you’re there). Is going to be worth hanging onto this for a few more years versus commiting to an expensive purchase.

Honestly, I cannot help but laugh at my luck. If I’m laughing, that will make it easier, right?

Anyways, keep my poor Macbook in your thoughts. (I know it will consume mine).