Written Wednesday, November 20th 2007
For the past two days I have been in North Bay, visiting my very ill grandfather. He is in a nursing home located within a small town called Powasson, however my Grandmother lives farther out in the boonies. Upon arrival I expected to be able to use their computer and Internet for homework, however I arrived to find that their computer was slightly malfunctioning. Moreover they said the word….. dial-up!! DUN DUN DUUUUUUN! Yes, it was a dial-up connection. My attempt to get online was slow and painful. From this experience I began to realize my taken for granted and accustomed life involving the wireless Internet and cable.
Furthermore, my cellphone is dying and I forgot my charger at home. Sadly, I am quite upset by this. Firstly, because I have no way to contact my friends now and secondly, because I realize how attached to my cellphone I have become; so much that without it I feel incomplete. This is the world we live in, a world where we are dependent upon the Internet and the tools of technology to comfort us. I have been sucked in! I am one of the many individuals reliant on technology. I am unable to check my mail when I want to, or to scan through Facebook. I feel pathetic! Although, I will say, that this upsets me mainly because I need to be in contact with people. I have to email my teachers, and group partners in regards to school. Perhaps that makes me a little less depressive?
Anyways, thought I would share this insight with you. However will I survive?
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