30 Minutes without Any Technology

The technology I use most is the Internet on a daily basis. Other than surfing online, I rarely watch TV, I don’t own a GPS, iPod, and I have been resistant to own a smart phone thanks to my husband’s not-so-right user habits. I read on Kindle from time to time for pleasure and listen to the radio on my ride to and from school. However, I do spend a lot of time on the Internet daily. I would say if I am at home, I stay in front of my laptop. Thus, to accomplish the task of 30-minute-without-any-technology for me is simply shut off my computer and get out of my house.  

I enjoy going to a bookstore for my time off from technology or something else. A good cup of coffee is a must-be for my break, I would check the new books, magazines or gadgets in store or just simply watch people. After all, the real human touch of things is still in need for me rather than everything occurs in virtual world. 

In the era of new technology, it’s difficult to stay away from new gadgets. However, I am meant not to rely on technology too much. For example, I don’t buy a GPS because I don’t want to lose my direction sense and my ability of map navigation. I still memorize some of my family members’ and friends’ phone numbers and might need to contact them for emergency in case if my cell phone gets lost or broken and correspondingly the phone book is not accessible. This task, 30 minutes or even day(s) without any technology, is indeed a great practice for me.