So I have been sitting in the Portland airport for about 2 hours now and have about 5 more hours to go. My topic of discussion for this blog is free internet at the airports and on airplanes. When I went up to the front desk to check into my flight, I asked if they had free internet access in the airport and the lady said yes and also mentioned that they are now offering free public wifi on their longer flights. So, now instead of having the two or five hours of no internet access on the airplane, I have internet access 24/7 to log onto facebook and waste away that many more hours of my life. That's pretty dramatic, but now we can literally access the internet up in the air. So now, I am able to access my email, facebook, Stumbleupon (my new procrastination site), Hulu, and anything else I need from the internet. But now that I am able to access the internet basically everywhere I go, I am afraid I am turning into a zombie-like human being who is constantly glued to my computer; for school, work, social networking and now traveling.
When can I get a break from technology? Don't get me wrong, I love how I can easily get access to the computer, internet and any other technological device I "need" in my life. But now, it's like when I need to rest from my life, I am constantly going to the internet as my escape. I'm thinking it should be the other way around. I already have so much of the internet in my daily routine, that I should be going outside and doing something, or actually hanging out with friends, going for a hike, taking a nap etc. But I find myself completely dependent on technology that I feel I should completely get away from it. In fact, I think when finals are over, I am going to try and delete my facebook for awhile and see how that goes. One step to hopefully a greater one. Wish me luck though, I am not sure how that will happen at this point, but I am going to generate a lot of will power to do it. So now that we have internet access in the air, I guess I will enjoy it and watch a movie or something while I am flying. Might just have to give in and use my computer :/
I love the free internet in airports and I am so excited that there is internet on flights now. It can make sitting on a long boring flight fun and entertaining or productive! But I totally understand how overwhelming technology can be. I think you just have to try to find a balance for your own life. I admire you trying to delete your Facebook for a while! Good luck!
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