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Technology has undeniably inbred itself cleverly into so many aspects of our lives today that it is hardly imaginable for us to survive a day without it. Consider the internet, a world wide publicly accessible network of networks that essentially allows the world to be interconnected. Twenty years ago, families who had this access to the net were considered lucky. Today, our mouths would drop if someone doesn't.
Over the last couple of decades, we have subconciously allowed the internet to become such an integral part of our lives. We rely on it for file exchange, production, sale and distribution of goods and services, ebay, media, chat rooms and low cost instantaneous messaging, collaboration of information, files, knowledge and ideas, research and even plagarism. The internet can even be in-built into mobiles, ipods, even fridges, so that an electronic device registers any missing grocery in the fridge and automatically orders it online from the supermarket, and without you even being aware of it, the items will be delivered to your doorstep. It is no wonder why us humans have become so lazy nowadays.
But perhaps such service is actually necessary in today's fast-paced world. People are constantly rushing around, racing against time to earn money and make a living, that they hardly have time to sit down and catch their breath back. Time is no longer a luxury people can afford. People don't have the time to go shopping, so why not rely on online ebay and supermarkets? People don't have the time to attend their local library and perform research projects, so why not just google it or use Dr wikipedia?
Now, imagine removing such luxury from our lives, forever. Companies will close down or resort to the ancient almost-forgotten paper and pen procedures, students will have to start using books for compilation of information for assignments in place of the much easier and lazy googling and copy-paste technique. Majority of communication overseas will come to a halt and world matters and news will seem more distant than ever.
What prompted me to write this? My computer broke down five days ago. In other words, i struggled to survive these five whole days without internet access. No reading the news, research, blogging and worst of all, i couldn't access my bank account for funds transfer, which means i was financially bound these few days during stocktake sale. For an impulse shopper like myself, this is likened to taking my soul *ugh*.
But thank goodness, my soul was returned to me today *smiles*
Moving on.
I stood by my words of my last post, and i took the stupid risk i said i was going to take. I must confess, it crossed my mind a few times that i'll just be a damn coward, zip the lip and refuse to allow the words to slip out. Chances come and chances go, and i remained silent, but in the end, i braved it. The result? Hardly what i wanted, but not beyond what i should have expected. Unfortunately. Sadly. The higher you climb with your expectations, the further you'll have to fall to the ground, and the harder and more painful it will be.
Failing at my attempt, i guess, is better than failing to attempt.
After a while
you learn the subtle differences
between hold a hand
and chaining a soul
And you learn
that love doesn't mean leaning and
company doesn't mean security,
and you begin to learn that
kisses aren't contracts
and presents aren't promises.
And you begin to accept you defeats with you head up
and your eyes open,
with the grace of an adult,
not the grief of a child,
And you learn
to build all your roads on today
because tomorrow's ground is uncertain for plans.
After a while
you learn that even sunshine burns
if you get too much.
So plant you own garden
and decorate your own soul,
instead of waiting for someone
to bring you flowers.
And you learn that you really can endure...
That you really are strong...
And you really do have worth.
I don't think i'm going to make a new year's resolution this year, simply because i've never been diligent with it in the past years. Why make one when your not going to follow through with it? I'll just do what i do every year. Live it and love it. Respect the freak in me, laugh, giggle and smile. Live the three hundred and sixty five days, and when the end approaches, know no regrets.
Fresh start.
A step into the unknown,
Into adventure,
Into surprising new worlds...
Happy New Year and best wishes to all of you. |
posted by sciurine @ 5:37 PM   |
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