Friday, March 14, 2014

What do you do when there's no internet?

I haven't written since Monday and so I feel like I'm starting all over!  No wi-fi where we were and so I just decided to relax and enjoy.



What do you do when there's no internet?  The first feeling I got was, well I have to admit, it was panic.  No internet?  For five days?  I realized how much the internet opens up my world.  I can Skype, FaceTime or see my children and grandchildren instantly.  I've grown accustomed to being able to see their little faces whenever I want to.  Five days,  I felt a little selfish actually.   After my initial feeling of panic, I settled in to sun and surf.  We saw whales, fish and birds.  We hiked and swam.  My instinct was to keep checking my email, blog and Facebook.  I'd see an animal or fish and want to look it up on the internet. Nope.  I talked to more people, read more of my book and relaxed more.  I have to admit that I'm glad to have the internet back, but it was a lovely five days.
I didn't relax quite as much as this guy!


9 comments:

  1. Loved this. There have been a few trips we have taken when we have not internet and I had similar feelings as you. My husband is a computer programmer...so he really missed it. But you are so right...it's amazing what is out there when there is no internet. :-) Glad you are back on though. Jackie http://familytrove.blogspot.com/

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  2. Forgot to mention...love the picture...and caption.

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  3. I think everyone needs to take a tech break. It is difficult at first, but then, as you did, you realize just what you miss sometimes with tech at your fingertips 24/7! So jealous!

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  4. I love that! What a gift you gave yourself. I like how you said you felt a little selfish - your honesty made me smile but I loved how you came to terms with it! : ) Thanks for the post!

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  5. I find it amazing how attached we are to all the technology. We need that break to realize how much we are missing by having our eyes on the computer all the time.

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  6. Isn't it amazing how wonderful it can feel to be "disconnected" from the world? I've had the experience a few times where I am aware from phones & internet for a few days at a time and while the first moments are tough (and full of an persistent urge to check my email), it always ends up being so relaxing!

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  7. I think this summer I need to plan a break like this! Glad you got to enjoy the sun and surf!

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  8. This break sounds heavenly to me!! Where were you? Welcome back after your break!!

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    1. We had spring break this week at school and so we took a trip to Cabo in Baja Mexico.

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