"Internet is so big, so powerful and pointless, that for some people it is a complete substitute for life" -Andrew Brown
When one is this excessively connected...it's difficult to hide. No, I don't want to hide from the world, but sometimes I just want to be...in my surroundings. There was a time when I didn't have a cell phone. I didn't have the pressure of always having to be in contact. The most free I have ever felt is when I have been out of the country with my phone off. (GASP...CELL PHONE OFF?!...yes, it can be done). It's merely me and my surroundings. Extremely Liberating.
We always have the pressure of having to respond. Why is it rude if we don't feel like answering the phone..or a facebook message? Why do we feel the pressure of always having to please others? It's so easy to get in touch with people. We take communication for granted. "They didn't answer my text....ok I'll write on their wall".
It felt so amazing to send out "Thank You" cards after my graduation. I realized that I hadn't written a letter in forever. Write someone a letter...and mail it. Do it, I dare you.
I have 1,986 friends on Facebook. Who are these people and why have I not deleted them? They are not my friends...ok fine, some of you are ;-)
Being excessively connected makes the world too small...and I feel that being this connected can be mentally draining and dangerous. Moderation is key. Too much of anything is bad; if you eat an excessive amount of carrots..your skin will turn orange. Not a myth-Trust me, I went through a carrot juice stage.
Goal, stay away from the computer a little more often. Ok...I have to go...I need to check my Facebook notifications. K bye.
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