Yesterday afternoon my beloved laptop crashed. I have not stopped trying to fix it since and I am completely and utterly lost and having severe withdrawals. Sweats, shaking, mood swings, the whole nine yards. As I sit in Numuts office uncomfortably using his link to the outerworld I realized something.....I am an addict.
Harsh words, harsh reality. I think I need some help. OK, joking, but MY GOD what did we do without these things? Did I really talk to people? Eeewww-who in the hell would want to do that all the time. Hence the problem with our society. Cowardly communication hidden behind a 17" monitor..with the exception of this fabulous blog!
Well, if I don't get my addiction up and running by tomorrow I am either going to seriously hurt someone or no one is getting any Xmas presents from me. Best Buy here I come! I enjoy my addiction and truely enjoy all of you who are my enablers.....please keep it coming and feel free to throw some of your favorite topics out there and I will post them. xoxo
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So, are you on Facebook yet?
Have not ventured over there...yet. Should I? I had a small stint with Myspace (argh!)that started due to my desire to spy on my 13 yr. old nephew and basically made me feel horribly ridiculous. I like the idea of those forums, but selfish me..I like to keep my outrageous friends to myself.
So Dear Mridu...I have been waiting to hear my cross cultured renowned writers input on my rants. Have something on your mind? Have any great topics for some men's mags--I am trying to stock pile and submit...always looking for new perspective.
I'm not addicted yet but I'm finding that I like to text, IM, and email more then talk these days. You can say what you need to say without interuptions and move on. And I can talk to some great people/friends more often since we all have such busy lives...we're still connected and that is most important to me....but don't think I won't call you from time-to-time.
I actually miss the good old coversations...most of them anyway. I think it is a lot easier to hide behind our technologies therefore causing misconceptions. I say all of this, but I really lost touch when my electronic lover crashed. You better not be one of those people who text while they drive! I can't stand that!
I'm not saying that I don't miss the conversations too because I still enjoy a good conversation. I still have my moments of talking for hours. It's just that I stay in touch with friends I never thought I would because we're "pen pals". And as much as it can be easier to hide behind our technologies it can also be easier to open up and pore your heart out. I also find it therapeutic to put my feelings and thoughts in writing and then come back to read it later. And let's not forget the awkward moments that you can't really say what NEEDS to be said in person, the brutal honesty that some of us can't do in person or can't hear at a particular moment. And I do text in the car but not while driving, ok maybe I have before but I know better and agree.
I wish people would communicate half as much as they text. It amazes me how people can spend hours sending messages and then get together and have nothing to say. I have always loved words no matter what form they come in. Quit texting and driving Ro! It is scary as hell. I agree with you completely about keeping up with people, but I think it stops us from making a true effort.
I agree with that and probably need to work on my communication skills a little more but sometimes writing a quick note or text is about all I have in me after a long day or week. I guess I'm thinking of it as "added value" not a "replacement".
You are a fab communicator Ro...I suppose I am the old fashioned type who wants to look into a persons eyes when they have something of importance to say. I am really happy you decided to join in!
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