Technology Fast

Recently I participated in a 24 hour Technology Fast which stipulated that I must refrain from using my phone, Internet or Emails for a whole day!!I could see the point of the experiment as I don't think we really realise how much we rely on technology to plan and execute our daily routines, however I felt the timing was unfortunate as with so much college work on I felt unwilling to give up my phone as I needed to meet with my classmates for group work at different times throughout the day. Therefore I decided to forgo the Internet or so I thought....as I have a bill phone I have free Internet on my phone and found myself subconsciously reaching for it to check Face Book or Google any query I have. With the fast I got a glimpse of how much time I waste on these sites and also how sad it is that I so often immerse myself in an on-line world whilst surrounded by real people!! :O Although I'm ashamed to say I only lasted a matter of hours abstaining from the Internet it has made me make a conscious decision to reduce the amount of time I spend on these sites! It also increased my appreciation for my phone as the request that I give it up even for such a short space of time would interrupt my life so much from the moment I wake up (alarm) to when I go to sleep (calls and texts to plan next day).