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Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Technology
So I have had this post in my head for awhile.. Let's see if I can get it out that makes sense and doesn't bore you at the same time! Well here goes..deep breath...let it out...ummmm ok! Technology has been bugging me lately, on the one hand we can "communicate" with so many more people through the internet (obviously here I am now), texting, etc... BUT at the same time, how many close relationships do we have left? I don't know when the last time I TALKED to somebody long distance, on the phone, and heard a voice was... Oh wait ya I do, my SIL Jen called me...BUT it was on accident! She was carrying her baby upstairs to bathe and had her phone in her pocket when she heard me saying hello!! LOL.... Anyway there are so many ways to hide your true feelings on the internet, for that matter you can make up a person that isn't you at all!! I know more about what is going on with others, but do I really know when they are going through a hard time and just need to rant? It isn't quite as easy on here where anybody can read to get out some deep hurts, know what I mean? And texting? Here is an example.. somebody's bridal shower is coming up and we get a text, but not everybody gets it. My sister just found out about it today from my mom and now she doesn't even feel like going.. Shouldn't we double check and make sure everybody knows about it? Why can't we send out invitations or atleast call...Oh because it's too hard to take the time to do!! It seems that with all of the convenience of technology we have given up some great friendships.. All for the sake of saving time! I am preaching at myself here too, but I am tired of always being the one to reach out and contact others so I have gone the "easy" way also.. About the only one that will call me is Ronda It is extremely nice to have somebody call when they hear my baby is sick with advice (I did get some elderberry, Ronda) or to ask a question. So I am just asking, is it really that hard to reach out and communicate? Sorry for the rant, but at times I feel a little bad living far away and feeling so removed from the rest of the family like we don't really matter.. Maybe it's just me, but I miss PEOPLE!!
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Booya! Amen and Amen! :) Love ya, Sis! ~ Me
ReplyDeleteI agree... but with my life, the internet/texting is often the only way I can stay in any contact at all. I don't even talk to my sisters/dad or see them very often, so technology has helped in that way... Plus, it has helped me diagnose Abigail and connect to others who are dealing mito. It's a thin line to walk... too much technology or too little... guess we need to try and balance things out. Moderation... seems that applies to many areas of life! :) Good post!
ReplyDeleteOh I'm not saying that technology is bad, but that we can't let our friendships go for the sake of ease.. I agree that there are many good things about it, but we really need to be careful and not let it take away our relationships.
ReplyDeleteI agree wholeheartedly. I hardly ever talk to anyone anymore - but I text and fb like a fiend. With the chaos that is my life, it's easier for me. It's hard to hear myself think in this house to make a phone call, so having a text conversation is usually easier. But I miss the days of talking to my friends on the phone all the time. I'm thankful for the many ways to keep in touch, but nothing compares to the real "live" conversations.
ReplyDeleteTotally Agree! and I'm just as much guilty of this as the next person.
ReplyDeleteGood post! I guess we are all in the same boat on this, aren't we? We don't have long distance on our home phone and our cells only work so-so at home so that is another reason I don't call long distance.
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