The vital elements in modern life

I find that I spend most of my day in front of the computer as well. I don't know what I would do if the internet went down. There are a few games on my computer and I guess I could just get in the car and take a ride so I could listen to the radio or something. I also spend time doing things like schoolwork, but if I can't access the online classroom, then I can't find out what I need to do for the week. Oh well...

As much as I'm addicted to Mylot myself I try to divide my time between activities. I have accepted the good the bad and the ugly of it all. I spend time in my yard cleaning it and maintaining my garden. I spend part of my time cleaning the house and going shopping. I also spend time watching my favorite tv shows but that is at nightime. The TV does not usually go on during the day. I also love to read but can't seem to find the right time to do that. I rater write then read these days. If its a rainy day I then would not mind spending the day on mylot or playing games on facebook. This is though the problem of today with gadgets the kids do not go out and play anymore. This is why we have an obesity problem in America. They are either in front of a computer, laptop or tv. When I was growing up we didn't have computers or gadgets. We would have to do chores and then go out and play all day. I know if I had a child at this time I would divide their time to having playtime outside and maybe and hour and no more then that on computers unless they had homework to do.

Technology definitely has a downside-- but in my situation, the internet is a literal life saver. Since I can't go out and I can't deal with people, cyberspace IS my life. The internet has put all the developments I missed at my fingertips, so I can keep learning and re-learning things that have happened between 1976 and 2010. The internet has gone down on me a few times, and I am able to cope with it, but never for more than a day or so. After that, it's extremely difficult, and at times impossible to cope with. I agree with several other who responded that the internet and dependency on it are becoming major issues in America, especially as it impacts our kids.Young people not only lack the physical stamina they had when I was young, they also lack social skills. Obesity is half diet, and half siting around. The sitting around, in my opinion, is more dangerous, because then the whole body gets out of shape. If kids and adults exercised or engaged in regular manual labor, it would be harder to get obese in the first place. The other part, diet, is bad for many people. Serving sizes in restaurants are huge now, and meals that are heavy on the fats, starches and proteins but light on the veggies don't help. I work and live online, but I am not fat-- because I eat lots of fruits and veggies. I am in terrible shape, however, because my various conditions have reduced the amount of physical labor or exercise I can do. I guess you just can't win sometimes. Technology, in and of itself, isn't good or bad-- it's what you make it.

The good thing when we are accessing the internet was to learn more things and earn at the same time. This is not so called anti-human because we choose to live that way.

Sister I am addicted to mylot too, so if i have free time i enjoy working in mylot, but as i have other assignments like examining PhD thesis, guiding my scholars that are working to earn their PhD; I have health issues too. thanks for this nice post

I am experiencing the same right now marguicha. I am trying to find out ways on how I could increase my earnings online setting aside other activities that I should be doing right now. I know when the facebook mania started, I was never tempted. But when the idea of earning money online came to me. That was the time that I started spending more time in front of my computer.

Marg, since my home was installed with the internet connection, i see myself got hooked to my computer whenever i am free from my offline matters. I read news, checking my emails and visiting earning sites whenever i go online. I had stopped my interest into baking cakes and cooking new dishes. Now, i am spending more time into my computer than in my kitchen. Luckily, my hubby not angry with me for not cooking new dishes for quite a long time. Maybe next month, i should take some days break, to start looking for new dishes and cook for them to eat. Hope you are doing fine...

Like you, I have to say that I am completely addicted to the internet and the computer. I don't think that I would be able to live if I didn't have access to either of these things. For me, I grew up with technology and I believe that is the main reason that I wouldn't be able to live without it. However, I also have to say that I think another of the reasons that I choose to spend more time on the computer is because of the fact that I don't experience the same kind of drama with the computer as I do in my real life.

Now a days our whole life is depend only on technology. If one day no light means no wash the cloths because washing machine run only when line is exist. We cant do anything like old people they do all work by hand but we are only want to use machines. If no mixi means no chattani. Without mobile and Computer no body can want to leave. But the bad thing some people using this all technology is in wrong way.

all these things contribute to the modern day life and without these things i dont think its fair in today's world

Hi friend, as your title mentioned, computer and internet is really vital elements in modern life, it is hard to imagine a life without them, since most of us turned as an internet addict, so we don't have the ability to live without it, as well as we don't think any other things apart from it

I have thought about this from time to time. Although I am somewhat sorry to say that those feelings do not tend to last long for me. I live in such a rural area, the internet right now is my only entertainment. We'd had to get our TV shut off because unable to afford that bill. Now I just have myLot and some other sites to keep me busy. I suppose I could be doing other things like reading and the things you mentioned. I haven't come to that point where I feel like I need to break away. Those times will come in the future though when I realize how much I miss doing those certain activities.

The network is good,but not to indulge in,compile reports:a man sitting in front of a computer for seven days and seven nights,the period in addition to the toilet,eating,in front of the computer,resulting in stiff limbs;admitted to the hospital.Therefore,every Internet three hours in relation to activities.

Since I was kid, I have love for all about technology. It can make us easy to do some thing. And now, I love internet technology very much. I with this technology we can know every thing that happening in around this world. Very fast information. And most interesting about technology right now is we can make money on it

I feel that there is a world beyond the Internet. Although I am on-line working every day, on occasions that the broadband has been down, I have been OK about it. At first, I found it to be an annoyance, but then I got on with other things that need doing around the place and it felt good. If you really want to get on with other things that you used to do, I wouldn't say that you need to quit going on line, just allot a set amount of time, like 2, 3 or 4 hours to being on line, and commit to that limit. If you commit to something, it is important that you always totally keep that commitment, or you will just be setting yourself up to quit your intention for time doing other things. As a therapist, I have dealt with clients who have had all sort of addictions, and commitment is really the only way out of it. It works, if you are prepared to keep all promises and commitments that you make with yourself and others.. Ask yourself if you feel you are wasting a big part of your life by being on the computer too much, and if your answer is yes, commit yourself to do something about it. Ask if you willing to do something about it. If you don't feel willing, then you are not ready to commit, so forget about it and just continue doing what you doing now, until you are willing. But never forget not to make a promise to yourself unless you can guarantee that you will keep that promise. You already realize that there are things that you enjoy like music, dancing, cooking etc... Good luck with his. _Derek

I love to read and always have 3-4 books in progress when the computer or tv are unavailable. Actually, I have a problem deciding whether to read, crochet, cook or myLot as I can't do any of them in combination with another. Right now, I need to be reading as I have a library book out that is due back on Tuesday and I've already used the maximum amount of renewals on it.

When I moved here 7 month ago I was without a computer for at least 5 weeks! and my goodness then I realized how much I [at 67 years old][shame on me]have come to rely on my computer! I felt quite lost without it!for a person who was born in Uruguay in 1945 I can put up with [the good,the bad,and the ugly]and no regret!

There are exceptions to every rule and I am that exception! I line up alternatives for 'what ifs' and believe me I get going with whatever else is lined up so that I don't have to start the ball rolling thinking what I should do when my gadgets do not behave. Sometimes I am grateful since I can catch up with pending chores which I would have put off just to be in front of the idiot box!!

The one reason for success of internet, mylot is that we can communicate whatever we want immediately without bothering whether there is a person to listen or not. Somebody will be there to read, listen and post. Internet is used for many purposes and that is why we are before computer most of the time-- email, youtube and other videos, audio, photos, newspaper etc. what is your idea on this.

Haha :D the feeling is mutual.. In times like this, when my internet connection is bad or unstable I am a bit sad too! :D But honestly, I am thankful when I don't have connection because I am able to divert my attention to other things. Like doing scrapbooks, new arts and crafts of maybe staying still at the Computer even without internet. At that, I can do slideshows, layouts etc or other stuffs needed to be done but I can't finish because the moment I open a browser- I forget about them :/ lol =)) So yes.. technology is good and very useful if we know how it should work for us.