I never quite realized how significant a role technology played in my life until the commencement of this semester. Since I moved officially into my apartment on August 31, 2009, I have been lacking Internet service, have atrocious reception in regards to my cell phone service and no television. I have been incapable of fully tackling my studies and almost completely oblivious to the happenings of the outside world. The highlight of my day is picking up a copy of the New York Times every morning before classes and then eagerly rushing home to unravel my newspaper across my bed in sections. Where once my mind had succumbed to the euphoria of streaming bandwidth, it now must yield to the minute satisfaction of scanning headlines in the newspaper. Not having access to Internet on a daily basis has its advantages; however, they seem to pale in comparison to the disadvantages. I have gotten a chance to catch up on novels by my two favorite authors, Janet Evanovich and Nora Roberts. Spending time with my apartment-mates and talking has become a habitual convention as well. Some of my time is now dedicated to meditating and hypnosis, which are great ways to relieve stress and relax. I do always come back to one thought……
How did people manage to survive before technology??
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