Technology Overload

Have you ever thought about how much we use the internet?

Well, the internet has been out on my side of the room for several days now, and I have learned quite a few things about myself while the internet has been down.

1. I spend way too much of my time on the internet.

Obviously, this is a huge problem in our culture today. Many people walk straight into their room after class and get on facebook. I have been guilty of this as well. I wouldn't say that I am addicted to the social networking phenomenon, but it is definitely taking up too much of my time lately. Since my internet has not been working properly I have realized just how much time that I spend on the internet. Whew. It is a lot.

2. Much of my homework is done using the internet.

The internet has become a primary source for most research, rather than the traditional encyclopedia. I'm not sure that this is a good thing, but it is true. Also, I have found that a lot of my homework cannot be done without the use of an internet connection. This blog is a perfect example. I complete this blog not only for my own pleasure, but primarily because I get a grade for it in English class. However, I can't complete this blog without an internet connection. Therefore, it is really frustrating when the internet does not work.

3. I really miss having time to read books for pleasure.

Reading used to be one of my favorite activities, and as of late I have not had much time at all to read for pleasure. One really great thing about not having an internet connection is that I have had a huge amount of time to read. In fact, my sister recently let me take her copy of Pride and Prejudice to school with me, and I have been reading it almost every day. I read it a couple of years ago, but it is still one of the most interesting books that I have ever read. The movie is one of my favorites, but the book is definitely better than the movie.