Simplification
I am giving up my laptop. And my cellphone. I have been doing a time, space and personal audit over the last few days and I realize that what takes up most of my time (laptop) goes against what value. Since I am paying for my cell, but really don’t use it much, I decided to get rid of it altogether. So I am putting my cell up for free on facebook. As for my laptop, I have removed the battery and power cable and given both to an unbiased third party to keep until such time as I can control my addiction, if ever. You may ask how I am writing this now. Well, there is a computer lab in the Renaissance College, open to students 24/7. I can access email, microsoft office and blogs, but not much else (no tv…since there is no sound, movies etc.). So I can work or write, what I want to be able to do on a computer. I am hoping this will translate into more time reading, reflecting and generally just being…without a screen. I have nothing againt computer or technology, those of you who know me, know I have gadget-geek tendencies. But enough is enough. I am here to learn, not to watch TV, and since I’m not learning everything I want to learn in school; it’s time that the onus for education was on me. Wish me luck!
