My 4GB iPod Nano disappeared from my life a few weeks ago and never turned up. My dad, in his infinite wisdom, reminded me that i have a renter's insurance policy. Oh yeah. I completely forgot that i pay $11 per month to insure personal property over $100. My insurance company covered the cost of the iPod over the $100 deductible, so i got a nice chunk of change back.

In an effort to keep the total cost of the new ipod within the reimbursement, i decided to order a 2GB nano instead of the 4GB, and i opted to order it online because Apple gives free shipping. I also assumed that, as is usually the case with online purhases, there would be no tax.

After pressing next a few times I completed the order. It was only then that i realized that Apple still charged me tax. Dammit! That's what i get for pressing Next like a robot.

If i have to pay tax, i might as well just drive to the Apple store and buy the iPod in person - that way, i don't have to worry about not having the iPod for my trip to Denver on Friday afternoon. I tried calling Apple and canceling the order, but lo and behold, it was already out the door. Apple must have some really efficient order processing.

So, once again, my idiocy translates into your gain. I'm getting good at this.