Skype

Ok I gotta take a break from the Photo challenge because I've had some things to say and I've put it off to keep on the challenge...

We finally got hooked up with webcams.  The first moment I saw his face and heard his voice, I cried.  I didn't know I'd feel so emotional about it but it made me miss him so much more.  His internet is sketchy so it cut out after about 5 minutes but that was fine because my microphone was not working and I was upset.

We have talked about getting tablets (like iPad) so he can easily carry it with him and I can skype during my lunch break.  With the time difference, it our only chance to "talk".  So last night I bought the Galaxy Tab.  I chose it because, well, besides there not being many to choose from, it's the only one I found with a front facing camera.  Also, I prefer Android devices and I didn't want to wait for the new iPad (with the front camera) to come out and plus I'm sure it's going to cost hundreds more than the Tab.  I've been playing with it constantly and it's kind of funny because it feels like a giant version of my Droid Incredible.

The only thing is... can't video chat between tablet and computer.  Uhhggg!!!  Seriously?!  The techy geniuses out there can't make something for people in my/our situation to easily keep in touch?!  I suppose I'll have to lug my laptop back and forth to work everyday because this tablet skype idea is not going to work until he gets one too... which is going to be a long time.  If anyone out there has any ideas or suggestions, please share!

On a final positive note, we got to video chat for a long time today!  We even played a game of checkers online together!  It felt strange and sad at times thinking this was the best contact we'd have for a long time, but it was really awesome to talk and see each other in real time and feel closer to each other.  It's scary to think of what's still ahead, but we are both trying to do our best with what we have.