Hi, my name is Becky and I'm addicted to technology. I decided to spend an entire day without the computer, my iPod, iPad, TV, and cell phone yesterday. (I scheduled my blog post the day before- is that cheating?). It was SO much harder for me than I thought it would be. Ouch! I wanted to check my email probably 50 times just because I knew I couldn't. I also wouldn't let my son use any technology either. I usually let him watch a movie while I teach piano lessons, but instead I sent him outside to play in the backyard (I love having it completely fenced in!), and you know what- he loved it! In the end, I didn't make it the entire day, because I remembered that I had a few emails that I had to get sent out before Friday, but the computer didn't even get turned on until after the kiddos were in bed for the night, so I was feeling pretty proud of myself.
The best part of the experiment? The stars aligned and both of my children napped at the same time, so I just cuddled up with a fabulous book and read- enjoying the peace and quiet. It felt wonderful! I probably should have been cleaning my house, but it was a much needed respite.
I've taken away from this experience that completely blocking out all technology may not always be possible, but I definitely think it's a healthy thing to disconnect once in a while and enjoy life in a simpler way. Are you addicted to technology? Just curious if I'm the only one.
Happy Friday, everyone!
Good for you! My hubby is probably regretting letting me get an iPhone, and iPad.. I have been addicted to it ever since. Twitter, email, words with friends and reading blogs... well I swear he glares at me sometimes. I need to try and do this sometime, but even my books are on my iPad!
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