technology & adventures

The past 16 years of my life have molded me, so that, outwardly, I now accept the notion that technology is amazing and inspiring and I could not live without it. But really, truly, I despise its side effects. Computers, televisions, telephones...they make people think there's NO other way life could go on, and people are so preoccupied with using them that actual contact with human beings doesn't happen as much. But without technology and things like cars, even, I think some things would be much better, and even easier. People wouldn't have to make excuses and find legitimate reasons to hang out with other people. If you wanted to see someone & talk to them, you'd actually have to go and see them. And that's a good thing. Seeing people in person is always better. Of course there are lots of negative side effects to this idea too...I don't deny that technology does sometimes make it easier to keep in contact with people, and it's certainly entertaining. Maybe just...less is better. Seeing people more often is better.

On kind of a random note...I don't know why, but more and more I really want to actually go places and like...explore things and have my own adventures. I like adventures and thrills. I like being imaginative. But I like the real thing even better. That's why I love fantasy books and movies, like Lord of the Rings and stuff like that. Right now, without a car & more money, I don't have many opportunities to have adventures for myself. So I at least want to watch people have adventures, even if it's not real. But I must find more ways to put this dream of mine into reality. Someday, I'm going to travel the world.

stephanie