Come back to no web days

I have moved away from my friends and the internet is the best way to keep in touch with them all. I love technology and all the wonderful things that it can bring into my life, but I still love snail mail to send letters and cards (I love stationery) and I like the feel of a book in my hands. Of course, I also like being able to download hundreds of free books to my Ipod. I do have a library card that I use. My library has a web page and I can do searches and put books on hold, though I still have to leave the house to check them out. As long as you get out into the fresh air and sunshine every once in a while and have some human interaction technology isn't bad. I get out in the garden everyday and take the dog for a walk, but I also find time to check email, shop, search, and update my facebook page. And when I find some strange bug or disease on my plants I can look it up on the internet.

I think that the deal is balance. You can't spend all your time online and be, as ideal, a well balanced person. I'm dependent on technology to move; I'm in a motorized wheelchair, but I know that not everything can be completed online. Sunshine is needed for health. Go out be vital! Use online resources to better yourself, not shut yourself away.

hi,ellic,i appreciate this discussion,as people are forgetting every golden moments in life just because of ONLY NET...there are some more interesting situation which we are missing..get togethers of friends,family members,going to native places for enjoy where we grown,reading good books..

Okay, so what I think your are talking about is that 'we' spend too much time involved with our computers versus playing outside? You are probably correct in that respect. I have to limit myself to what I do on my computer, or the rest of the world will pass me by! I do indulge in a book every other week though; b/c I will read the book all the way through instead of doing anything else!