Connectivity has been achieved

I think that I belong to the generation that squarely straddles technology. At work, when the deadline looms and the its time to put the "pedal to the metal," I am frustrated when the only answer is more email blasts, more Facebook posts and more tweets. Sometimes you just have to pick up the phone and talk to folks the old fashioned way. It is old fashioned. You don't necessarily get more result, but you know first hand if the message hit. Was heard. Got through. They can politely -- or not so politely -- say no, but they are saying it directly to you.

 But on the other hand... I have been in my apartment for a week and have been struggling with internet connectivity since I've been here. No wireless is even harder. If my computer isn't working, I use my tablet -- oops, can't do that, its wireless. Where's the plug for my phone, have to keep it charged, no wireless... this little handheld device is now my only connection to the outside world. 

Whine, whine, whine. I'm just saying its interesting. I, like so many others, have become completely dependent on my technology. When one link goes down, I am frustrated. I laugh nostalgically like a wise old woman when I hear young people ask, "What did we ever do before we had phones/tablets/computers." I think its funny that the change has come so quickly and in such a comprehensive way. And then when its me asking, "Aaack, what did I do without my internet connection?!" Well I guess the laugh is on me.

 Its Friday morning and I will have been in my new apartment for a week tomorrow. It is growing on me every day. As things get more settled, I'm going to like it here. The commute is about 8 minutes on a good day, 13 if I'm feeling sluggish. I LOVE that!!! I haven't forgotten anything and had to run home yet, though I'm sure that will happen. How cool! Have a great Friday and an even better weekend. Embrace your technology but chat with a human as well. You never know, you might just like it!