No Technophobe

It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity. - Albert Einstein

It's safe to say, technology is a major part of people's lives. Some say you can't live without it, but i beg to differ.

Older members of my family seemed to get on perfectly well years ago without a television in their living rooms, with the main attraction of the room being the fireplace. Entertaining themselves with family games and conversation. Nowadays, the sofas are all pointed towards the 40 inch television, with matching surround sound speakers, games console tucked at the side with the spaghetti junction of wires behind and the endless supply of remote controls.

Although it can bring the family together with television programmes or to play a game together but some have found their children disappear into their rooms with their eyes glued to their computer or television screens, only appearing for meals three short moments a day.  

Looking at different generations you notice that the older ones haven't quite delved into the wondrous world of technology. For example, as i sit here typing this post my parents are looking at me in confusion, "how are you doing work and watching TV and Facebook and texting?" Of course, those in my generation find it second nature to multi-task with more than one technology. My parents meanwhile struggle to turn my laptop on and on many occasion I'm teaching them what everything does. Luckily they're used to the television as this piece of equipment has been around since the 1920's and basic mobile phones for simply just texting and calling aren't a problem either. They're also becoming more skilled at using the Digital camera!

I'm definitely no Bill Gates or Steve Jobs (R.I.P) as my expertise are limited, i know how to use everything but that's as far as it goes, so a factor to technology knowledge and usage is also linked to your upbringing, personality and interests.

Now whether i could live without technology is a difficult question. Trying to even imagine what i would do without it is hard to apprehend. But it is doable.

Thanks to my Blackberry Torch stuck to my hand, it's easier to connect with my family, friends and boyfriend, to organise days and nights out with them and gossip till our ears and hands hurt.

Thanks to my Packard Bell laptop, i can browse the Internet for more clothes to buy even though my wardrobe is full to the brim. I can also connect to everyone i know and love on Facebook and the latest phase of Twitter. Plus, without it how would be writing this blog now?

Thanks to my Ipod and stereo, well i have my music everywhere i go. Something i cannot live without.

Thanks to my Nintendo Wii, exercise is never far away if i don't fancy the gym! (Which is often)

Then finally, the Television, the best technology to help you unwind after a long day blogging! A girl needs to watch her Desperate Housewives and The Big Bang Theory.