Technology Disconnect (After)
Disconnecting from technology completely is very hard. The worst part of leaving all technology behind is being in a foreign place and needing to find directions. While in Florida, we had some trouble finding our way around and without the use of google maps I was pretty much stranded. Luckily, I thought to as a gas station worker for directions and made it to my destination eventually. I wouldn’t advise doing this to anyone though, being without a phone that can save you in an emergency when you’re in an unfamiliar place with just 2 other people is scary. Other than that experience, it wasn’t so bad. I spent all day on the beach soaking up the sun and not caring one bit about social media. It wasn’t until night time when I really missed and habit of scrolling pointlessly through twitter and instagram to pass time at a night club I didn’t want to be at or while laying in bed trying to fall asleep. One day wasn’t too bad, I think I may have caved if it was any longer though. One thing that was stupid of me was I forgot to mention to my mother that I was doing this project while on vacation so I had some very worried text messages when I was done with the project! It’s definitely a weird experience, i advise trying it sometime when you’re not in a new place and when you can enjoy nature or other surroundings.
