I accept technology with caution. I do not assume that just because others embrace a particular technical advance, that I need to also. I got into computers eventually, after a boss I had showed me the wonders of spreadsheets. (Word processing is useful too). I now do all sorts of things on it. It took a while longer to go online. I had to see benefits before taking the plunge.
Cell phones were a different kettle of fish. I reluctantly did buy one for a job I needed it for, but once I changed employment, it soon became a dust gather in a cupboard. I now only bring it out for travel in case I need it for an emergency. Otherwise, people can leave a message on my answer machine at home. I certainly dislike a phone following me everywhere, being at eveyone's beckon call. Telecom providers horrendously rip us off in NZ too, on price per minute.
I have now bought a portable mp3 player. It is a very useful device. I have listened to articles I have downloaded for educational purposes and will now add some music to entertain me also. I won't walk around public areas with a blank look, shut off form all others, as I listen to whatever takes my fancy. That to me is antisocial and uncaring. I would rather interact with others with a smile as I pass and hear the sounds of life around me. After all, the best music one will ever hear is the song of birds.
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