Internet Dependence

Twice this week my Internet connection was not working. The first time was Monday morning and I started to panic, wondering if it would be available in time for class. When that happens I see just how dependent I’ve become on the Internet. This is my morning ritual. I sit down at the computer and get it up and running (since it’s a slow connection I usually turn it on, then go make coffee or tea while it warms up). I click on Outlook so it will start and then I click on Explorer. Then I wait. If I eventually get an Explorer message that says, “Internet Explorer cannot display the page,” I try a different browser address, just in case the problem is with Yahoo, my home page. When that fails to work, too, I know the problem is with my connection and I feel totally lost. I start thinking about other things I can do on the computer: I could go to D2L, but no, that needs a connection; I could play a game, but no, that needs a connection; I could Skype but same thing. No e-mail, no class, no games, no searching for that special information I woke up wanting. I feel utter despair.

At least this morning I realized I could write my blog in Word, and then when I am connected to the Internet I can upload it. I’m relieved.

But now that I’m finished this, what to do….