It's a good thing you have a mini. You need more room.

what is that strange gold thing....

That gold thingie is a "facial Massager" to relieve tension... My mom has one

Are you sure about that, it looks like a lamp to me.

ok this is confusing are there like 6 anons on here or am i going insane??

Did the mouse/keyboard worked with the mini out of the box:?: or did you have to configure something first with another mouse/keyboard connected to the mini