Unplugged

We live in a day and age that is ruled by technology. We are constantly connected. We can have any piece of information we want in an instant. Our world revolves around our iPhones and Andriods, etc. So what would it be like if we disconnected ourselves? Well, not necessarily by choice, that is exactly what I have done this past year.

Due to finances I have not had internet in my apartment. On occasion I was able to use a neighbor's internet by standing on my left leg with my right leg pointed towards the west, my right hand on my nose and my left hand holding my laptop. As you can imagine, this was not the most convenient way to stalk people on facebook... I mean, do meaningful work. :) For the most part I went to Starbucks to get in some world wide web time. As for my "smart" phone, it wasn't so smart. BlackBerry's are being phased out and in doing so less apps are being designed for that platform. In addition, having a wireless provider from the north significantly reduced my service resulting in a slow, not so smart phone.

What has this year of limited connectivity taught me. Well mostly it gave me time. Time to be with friends instead of facebooking them. Time to read books instead of meaningless lol's online. And most importantly, time in the Word. I focused on my relationship with God and it has been an amazing experience.

Although I doubt anyone would willingly try this experiment, I'm glad I was able to. Even if I am able to have consistent internet and a faster phone in the future I hope I still take time for the things that matter.