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I have to say that the past couple of days have been the most frustrating when dealing with the technology and Internet that consumes my house and life. For some reason, the Internet has not been cooperating to the extent that I have needed it to. The wireless router malfunctions within 5 minutes of me trying to access different websites. I have reset it numerous times and although it will let me on the Internet, it is not working long enough.

There comes a time when I get so dependent on my computer and the Internet that when it is unavailable for whatever reason, I feel lost and out of touch. I rely so much upon something inanimate; it is almost as if technology controls me. I say this because I don’t think an hour goes by that I don’t check my e-mail or some other type of technology. I would be devastated if I could no longer have access to the Internet, my computer or my cell phone. All of these, you could say, have become a part of my life that I couldn’t live without. I feel awkward when my cell phone is not attached or at least close by. I think back to a time before I had access to the Internet and a cell phone, and I do not know how I lived without them.

I stated above that technology controls me. This is true! I like to think that I am trying to find an appropriate balance between staying up to date with new advancements in society, but at the same time, keeping perspective of what’s really important. I love my cell phone and would never choose to be without it, yet I will not go out and buy the latest Iphone because I don’t see what is wring with the phone a currently carry around and use. When it is time to replace it, I will, but for the time being, I am content with the technology that surrounds me!

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