Information Overload.

A few days ago I checked my horoscope and it banged on about how I 'would experience problems with machines'. Of course when I read this I thought to myself 'machines? Seriously? What-ever!'
Then it happened... Laptop SOS!

I have since been without my beloved computer for less than 24hours and already I am feeling the withdrawal symptoms creeping in. This made me question the importance we put on relying on different modes of technology on a daily basis...

Laptops, iPhones, Blackberrys, Playstations, Xbox, iPods etc. Each of us own at least one gadget that we couldn't live without. For many this would probably be their phones. The thought of loosing mine or even leaving it at home for the day brings a shiver down my spine, how will I speak to anyone? Surely I would loose all contact with the outside world? Possibly even die?

There was a time, believe it or not, when we sufficed without these pieces of technology. Facebook was non-existent, there was no texting, no video calls or emails. People would simply knock for each other or arrange a time and place to meet, if you didn't show, that was that. Yet now all we rely on is technology. The birth of social networking sites have created a world where more people converse by chatting online rather than meeting up and talking face to face. Skype allows you to speak to someone half way across the world while having them pictured on your monitor as if they were in that very room.

Technology can only continue to enhance and evolve. Constantly bettering itself and bringing us new gizmo's and gadgets. Although I know that I will not step away from this way of life, it is scary to think of what will be next. How long will it be until the only way we speak with friends is through a mode of technology? Even meeting new people has turned to the online world. Gone are the days of approaching someone in a bar or club, now people log on to dating websites to find 'the one'.

Face it, we have grown up in an era where technology has massively improved. We have constantly been submerged in it and witnessed changes. How are we expected to distance ourselves from something we have each been so much a part of?

I think it's fair to say that every single one of us is guilty of relying a little too much on technology but let's be honest, with the world we live in now, this is never going to change, is it?

Information Overload.

A few days ago I checked my horoscope and it banged on about how I 'would experience problems with machines'. Of course when I read this I thought to myself 'machines? Seriously? What-ever!'
Then it happened... Laptop SOS!

I have since been without my beloved computer for less than 24hours and already I am feeling the withdrawal symptoms creeping in. This made me question the importance we put on relying on different modes of technology on a daily basis...

Laptops, iPhones, Blackberrys, Playstations, Xbox, iPods etc. Each of us own at least one gadget that we couldn't live without. For many this would probably be their phones. The thought of loosing mine or even leaving it at home for the day brings a shiver down my spine, how will I speak to anyone? Surely I would loose all contact with the outside world? Possibly even die?

There was a time, believe it or not, when we sufficed without these pieces of technology. Facebook was non-existent, there was no texting, no video calls or emails. People would simply knock for each other or arrange a time and place to meet, if you didn't show, that was that. Yet now all we rely on is technology. The birth of social networking sites have created a world where more people converse by chatting online rather than meeting up and talking face to face. Skype allows you to speak to someone half way across the world while having them pictured on your monitor as if they were in that very room.

Technology can only continue to enhance and evolve. Constantly bettering itself and bringing us new gizmo's and gadgets. Although I know that I will not step away from this way of life, it is scary to think of what will be next. How long will it be until the only way we speak with friends is through a mode of technology? Even meeting new people has turned to the online world. Gone are the days of approaching someone in a bar or club, now people log on to dating websites to find 'the one'.

Face it, we have grown up in an era where technology has massively improved. We have constantly been submerged in it and witnessed changes. How are we expected to distance ourselves from something we have each been so much a part of?

I think it's fair to say that every single one of us is guilty of relying a little too much on technology but let's be honest, with the world we live in now, this is never going to change, is it?

The dreaded VD

Another year, another February, another eagerly anticipated Valentines Day. ....Not.

When you are in a relationship Valentines Day is not a problem, in fact, it's quite an enjoyable day. There is no wondering will I or won't I get any cards, no fretting about how to make the day pass without having anything love-related shoved in your face and there is certainly no worry about who to spend it with.

However...

For many singletons across the globe this love fuelled day brings nothing but heartache and bitterness. We suffer enough as it is, seeing people walk down the road hand in hand or swooning over each other in bars. Wherever we turn it seems that love truly is all around us. So who's great idea was it to create a day where we get it rubbed in our faces just that little bit more?! Damn those Romans and their romantic gestures!

While many couples will be out enjoying three course dinners by candlelight and exchanging tokens of their love, I will be at home, alone. Tucking into my microwave meal for one and drowning my sorrows with a bottle of Pinot Grigio whilst tuning my attention to Bridget Jones and forgetting my own circumstances, even if just for a few hours. I'd like to hope that by the time the end credits are rolling across the screen I will be intoxicated enough to simply pass out and re-awaken on the 15th, successfully bypassing the whole day.

I realise that my general ramblings on Valentines and anything else love orientated sound a little bitter and some may even argue that I should embrace peoples public acts of affection. That I should enjoy that people out there are truly happy and in love... if you are one of those people then let me agree to disagree.

Valentine's Day is like herpes: just when you think its gone for good, it rears its ugly head once more. No wonder some people prefer to call it VD. I only hope it can pass as quickly as it came around... Yes - I am still talking about the day!

So Roll on February 14th, bring on that dreaded day and let us single guys and girls around the world unite. Tackle it head on, raise a glass and join me in toasting....

*Please note* I never said I had any issues with the tokens of appreication so anyone that wants to make me feel better by sending me flowers and gifts, please, feel free!

The dreaded VD

Another year, another February, another eagerly anticipated Valentines Day. ....Not.

When you are in a relationship Valentines Day is not a problem, in fact, it's quite an enjoyable day. There is no wondering will I or won't I get any cards, no fretting about how to make the day pass without having anything love-related shoved in your face and there is certainly no worry about who to spend it with.

However...

For many singletons across the globe this love fuelled day brings nothing but heartache and bitterness. We suffer enough as it is, seeing people walk down the road hand in hand or swooning over each other in bars. Wherever we turn it seems that love truly is all around us. So who's great idea was it to create a day where we get it rubbed in our faces just that little bit more?! Damn those Romans and their romantic gestures!

While many couples will be out enjoying three course dinners by candlelight and exchanging tokens of their love, I will be at home, alone. Tucking into my microwave meal for one and drowning my sorrows with a bottle of Pinot Grigio whilst tuning my attention to Bridget Jones and forgetting my own circumstances, even if just for a few hours. I'd like to hope that by the time the end credits are rolling across the screen I will be intoxicated enough to simply pass out and re-awaken on the 15th, successfully bypassing the whole day.

I realise that my general ramblings on Valentines and anything else love orientated sound a little bitter and some may even argue that I should embrace peoples public acts of affection. That I should enjoy that people out there are truly happy and in love... if you are one of those people then let me agree to disagree.

Valentine's Day is like herpes: just when you think its gone for good, it rears its ugly head once more. No wonder some people prefer to call it VD. I only hope it can pass as quickly as it came around... Yes - I am still talking about the day!

So Roll on February 14th, bring on that dreaded day and let us single guys and girls around the world unite. Tackle it head on, raise a glass and join me in toasting....

*Please note* I never said I had any issues with the tokens of appreication so anyone that wants to make me feel better by sending me flowers and gifts, please, feel free!