Skype

My latest venture into the world of new-age technology is Skype. Caitlin has it in Ecuador and I watched her talk face to face with her boyfriend while I was there. So, I called my husband and told him he should get it on my computer so we could talk and see each other (for free) while I was there. He was a little reluctant because when he had tried programs like that in the past it messed up my computer. Since Caitlin was being successful with it, I was pretty insistent that he try.

The next night, there he was. After only talking to him once in 2 weeks and not having seen his sweet face, it was exciting to see him and hear his voice. We talked for about an hour, then ended the session with a "kiss." Then talked again the next night.

After I got back home on Friday, I wrote to my brother and suggested he download skype. I skypped Caitlin to let her know I made it home OK. I'm telling all my friends about it in the hopes they will get connected.

But, technology can be problematic in some ways. For me, it was a problem because yesterday, each time I got on the computer to do some work for class, I got a skype call and got distracted from my work. I had planned to catch up with my blog, but didn't. I was going to discuss some articles, but didn't. BUT, I did get familiar with and comfortable with a new technology, so that should count for something.