We bought a new microwave last night, after finally overcoming our denial of the slow, painful death of our old one. I finally got sick of banging, unplugging and replugging, and shouting expletives.

I have never been so excited over the purchase of a household appliance.

It's so pretty and stainless, shiny and new and FUNCTIONAL. It is still in the back of my car - J crashed on the couch and didn't unload it last night. I may go out at lunchtime and bask in the New Microwave smell.