So I got my new laptop today, which means it's time to retire the old one. It was almost certainly on the way out - worying sounds on start-up, one drive had failed, the E key was acting finicky, and the monitor was starting to flicker - but it's still quite a sad moment.

That laptop had been with me for eight years, and I saw a lot of my life through it. I made friends, played a lot of games, published my first novel, and began to explore my gender identity, all through that screen. It's the end of an era, really.

Since it still works acceptably, I'm keeping it on hand in case of emergencies. But for now, it goes into retirement, perhaps never to be used again.
Perhaps it's silly to get emotional over an object, but I still can't help but feel wistful.

So long, PrimeRadiant, and thanks.