It got me to think how much the internet meant to me (us), or how much my (our) lives depend on it.
On that un-fruitful day, I couldn't check my emails, wasn't able to upload & download files (this was the most important of all for my work - corresponding with my graphic designer), unable to surf and unable to blog.
Can you imagine the feeling when things are in such tight timeline & when pressured for time, and suddenly the internet goes ka-boom?
So, I tried to do all the non-internet related stuff first (editing), hoping for the internet to come back. But when it didn't, I had to go to a friend's place to do all my work.
As I accumulated the work (especially the upload/ download of files), I had to stay back till quite late to finish them, leaving no time to blog (though I did a lil bit of blog surfing in the time in between).
In a way, I was a lil dissapointed as I couldn't write a post. I guess I'm addicted to blogging and miss it when I couldn't get connected - reflecting a lil, it seems weird huh, how blogging has taken a new part in my life :)
But most of all, it goes to show how dependent my (our) life is on the internet now. I dare say it has really transformed my (our) life(s), and to say I (we) can't live without it would be right! Glad it's back! :)
hi,,thanks for dropping by.
ReplyDeleteand know what, this just happened to me...just now.
i was so excited to check my email, and when i click on the yahoo homepage, this error just keeps on coming into view. i've checked my wireless signal and shows connected with excellent signals. and so i tried again the yahoo and google homepage but the error still appears! huh!
i am about to call the customer service of our internet provider when i thought of to try one more time...and wooolallaaahhh...i am now connected!!!!!
hey jez
ReplyDeletewow, a sudden shock rite if kena like that. oh btw, for me, it was the wire that was faulty. so just in case, u can try a test with a new wire (the thin phone wire connected to the modem) :)
i am glad u r back. i came over n saw no update. and yes, internet has sort of taken over our lives. it has however not only brought information to our finger tips but fun..dont u think so?
ReplyDeleteThat just proves we depend on technology too much. Try going on an internet sabbatical~ :)
ReplyDeletethinking from another perspective, when the internet is down, it gives u the chances to do something which is not related to internet, e.g. reading.
ReplyDeletejust think from the positive perspective then u'll get it. everything happens for a reason.
hey qua chee. from ur small profile pic i thought u actually saved a picture of hk actor eekin cheng from a website and used it. after looking at it a lil longer, lol it's genuine. cool :) u kinda look like him!
ReplyDeleteu like eating sunflower seeds?
hey samantha
ReplyDeleteyes, its a genuine pic & thanks for the compliments :)
on melon seeds, no, not really into it - hard to eat hehe
hi beng beng
ReplyDeletethanks for yr continuous support & visit :) - sorry no updates then.
and i agree on internet being a fun tool - i think its the modern day entertainment :)
宝茹 ,
ReplyDeletehhaa, internet sabatical - hmm maybe when im on a holiday haha (which is quite soon :) )
(cant afford other times of the year, as my biz depends on it) :)
hi haan
ReplyDeleteagree with you, last time i never go online at nite... and did lots of reading. guess i should go back :)
and on things happening for a reason, i agree with you - sometimes its like a challenge but the outcomes are usually good! :) (if so we believe)
oh gosh .. i hate it when my Internet is down. or even when my PC is down. its like suddenly not having anything to do !! eww ..
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