Finally

Hey boys and girls.

Great news!

My computer is back.

I owe many thanks to Isaac (my co-worker) who helped me out by loading and installing all the necessary components for me to get my computer back in top form. He worked with what was available and did an amazing job. Isaac I can't thank you enough (partly because I fear I will need help again in the future when something new goes horribly wrong).

I am keeping myself busy with work and friends, but I plan to spend a large period of time loading several things back onto the computer and try to be smarter about backing things up in the future.
We'll see how well that goes.

Let the fun resume!