My first feeling was overwhelming panic and a cry of "NOOOOOO!" but for now at least I can transfer all my data to my external hard drive before I repair/replace the laptop.
Will most likely head over to Best Buy before meeting friends tomorrow and see if there's anything on clearance (repairing the laptop would hit the $200 - $300 range so if there's a $350 laptop, that might be worth it)
This week has been a mix of highs and lows so just have mixed feelings about the b-day at present >_> Hopefully the group!lunch will make things better ^^
