There are some things in this world that mean more then just being a simple object in your pocket. My second iPod was no different. I got this iPod when I was a wee boy-when I was about 12 years old. I loved this mp3 player dearly. In a way it was like my creepy underage 12 year old wife considering it was always with me no matter where I went. It was something that was super important to me, and it was all up in my ears singing me beautiful music for 75% of my teenage years. Thus, Cipp was born (creepy iPod partner).
Cipp and I lived a happy life together, her and I. Our tastes in music were so similar that they were actually just the same. When I was happy, she made the day better. When I was sad, she was there with me to raise my spirits. And when I didn't need her, she would rest on my thigh and wait for the opportunity to be used once again.
But one day Cipp got sick. She began malfunctioning, having mental crashes and falling asleep at random times. I tried my best to keep her healthy, but there is only so much you can do as a now 16 year old boy for a dying friend. Cipp finally burned herself out three years after I became acquainted with her. I preserve her beautiful body today in glass casing. I gave her a face, which reminds me of her unique, strange, and "Me gusta all the things" personality. You will never be forgotten dear Cipp.
Stunning post. Likewise, I have the same Ipod, it's great. It's the product (red) version for AIDS or something, i'm so charitable. It really is more than a product though- mine is something like 6ish years old but it's still going relatively strong, in fact, other than the left arrow/back button, it works perfectly. I drop it all the time too, and yes it's scratched but nothing more. I guess (like you) I've developed a relationship with that sun of a gun, thanks for calling attention to it through your post. Although, spotify may just turn that little guy into a wall ornament, or a hand me down soon.
ReplyDeleteThis was incredible. I loved that this story was so personal--not to mention absolutely hilarious (in a borderline strange kind of way). Reading it, I actually realized that nearly everything being stated was something that I had gone through with my first iPod, Steve. In fact, the thoughts about and directed towards the iPod were the same sort of things that I said about Steve. I really appreciated the openness of this post because I feel like many people can think back upon their child/early teen-hoods and remember these types of thoughts.
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