A Preorder Mess, a Sunday iPhone Duo, and Some Actual Work (Week 43, 2026)

Late again. Apparently writing weekly notes on time is still a work in progress. LOL.The vibeExcited, frustrated, and finally relieved. I was really looking forward to the Duo, and the runaround took a lot of the fun out of it. By the weekend, I was ready to be done with the whole ordeal and just enjoy the phone. It felt good to end the week excited about it again.Highlights📱 The Best Buy preorder turned into a mess. I had already cancelled my original AT&T preorder after finding launch-day pickup through Best Buy. On Thursday, I called the store and was told my phone was there waiting for Friday. I was excited enough to ask whether I could collect it early. By Friday morning, I was at the coffee shop, running on very little sleep and waiting for Best Buy to open. Then I learned that the store had received two Duos, both 256GB. My order was for a 512GB Night Sky model. The day ended with a delayed order, no availability date, and a warning that it could be cancelled on November 6. I…