Technology

Last weekend I came home at 3 in the morning to find I had no power. As it was Saturday, I was powerless until Monday. This led to my conclusion that I have unimpressively become addicted to watching television. Then to my horror, after I was re-ignited with power on Monday my computer didn't work. I come home and the first thing I do is check email; I didn't even realize what a reflex response this has become until it wasn't there. I felt really ashamed. Since I am leaving in exactly 5 weeks now, I considered not replacing the computer that was given to me anyway. I was pretty set on it actually, feeling I deserved to be computerless for becoming so co-dependant on evil technology. The whole experience led to some comtemplation on my time spent on Pollap where there was neither electricity nor running water. I had to marvel at the recollection that, after a few days, I was used to it and my daily routine just didn't include anything requiring electricity. People are so adaptive, it's amazing really. And I spent my first 8 months here without a computer in my home; and it was fine, never even thought about it. I also went without a tv once for a year; and would have went longer had a friend not bought one for me. So, as I was comtemplating all these things and trying to decide whether or not to fix my computer someone asked me if I enjoyed having a computer at home... and well, yes I do. So I figured, you know, I'm a pretty social person... I don't hole up at home on weekends with my computer and tv. And I have clean clothes, clean dishes, and food in my refrigerator. So maybe the addiction isn't THAT bad. As far as I know, none of my friends are planning an intervention. So I decided not to punish myself these last weeks and fix it. Afterall, in 5 weeks I will be sharing a computer with my mother, who works online, and my brother, who I believe is more of an addict than I am :) Lucky for all you peeps out there who can now read my impressive writing (impressive considering I am watching Flintstones as I write). Oh, and the computer? The hard drive was wiped... it cost $30 and the lovely technician changed everything to English for me :) Bonus!!