Knitting and Internet Noise

Am I the only person in the world who doesn't understand why, in the technology-driven, advanced world in which we live, no one has come up with a way to make the horrible, unbearable noise a computer makes while logging on to the Internet silent? And I know what you're probably thinking: "Turn the sound off." But not only do we live in a technologically advanced world; we also live in a lazy world. We are lazy because we are technologically advanced. It's a vicious circle.

I've taken up knitting... sort of. I checked out a HUGE knitting book from the library, and after reading through the first few chapters was convinced that the book was actually written for experienced knitters. The cover did say it was useful for people who had never before picked up a needle, but I think that's just a joke for the knitters to laugh at. So after taking a break from it for an hour or two, I had a sudden rush of motivation while watching The Tonight Show. So I reached over, picked up the needles and the yarn, and after fifteen minutes of various styles of looping, managed to finish the first row. At least I hope so. Jay Leno inspired me. Thanks, Jay. Now if I only knew how to do another row....