1st day without technology!

Today I started the challenge of living without technology for a week.  To be honest so far it's not so bad.  In order to keep bills at a minimum when I moved out of my parents' house I decided I did not need the internet   I can go to my neighbor's or parents' houses to use the internet whenever I please so getting it myself was not really necessary.  Over the past year and a half living without the internet has saved me money and prevented me from getting addicted to facebook.  Also, having to go elsewhere to use the internet, can be a pain, but it gives me a reason to visit my family or neighbor while being productive!  So, since I am already used to using my computer for mostly school work that part has not been hard at all. 

I feel I will miss using my cell phone more in the next few days when I want to hang out with someone or when I'm bored.  I think a cell phone is somewhat of a comfort item; if I'm walking to class or waiting for class to start it's really nice to be able to catch up with friends.  It will be quite an adjustment to not have a friend a text away!  However, this morning I had to meet a friend to complete a class assignment at a local preschool.  I had about 20 minutes before I had to leave and since we have to read Feed by tomorrow I thought I could get a good chunk read before I left.  Let me just say, not being able to set an alarm on my cell phone was so distracting.  Every few minutes I kept looking at my phone to see how much time had gone by.  Also, I felt very uncomfortable not being able to find out where my friend was when our meet time came and went.  These are the reasons why parents get their kids cell phones in the first place!

I think giving up the TV and radio/ipod will be tough.  This morning it was VERY quiet when I was getting ready.  However, not being able to watch TV did allow me to focus more on reading Feed.  However, every time I got into the car today I caught myself turning on the radio.  It has become a habit, just like putting on my e-brake everytime I park.  Tonight will be the real challenge though.  I love winding down from the day by watching tv before I go to bed.  Falling asleep to silence has never been easy :/  Wish me luck!