Technology.

Today I'd like to rant about technology. Which is kind of ironic, since this is a blog, but whatever. People are so sucked into technology, and it is the most annoying thing ever. When I think about being a kid, I think about running around outside all day. Climbing trees or playing in the dirt. If I wanted to talk to my friend, I'd walk or ride my bike over to their house, not text them from across the street. Everyone is so addicted to all this new technology. Everyone is addicted to "social" media, which is a dumb name, because it just makes you less social in real life. Social media is one of those things you love to hate. I like it to keep in touch with my family and friends all over the country. But when I read through my facebook feed, its usually just people finding something to complain about to the world, or writing things that should be kept behind closed doors. People writing about their "problems". If you complained about some of those things to your grandparents, they would probably smack you, because that is NOT a problem... But something about it just sucks us in. Why do we care so much about "What is on everyone's mind"? Think about how many times a day you check your facebook. Especially now that is right at your fingertips on your cell phone. Which brings me to my next point.

Cell phones. Hate 'em. Is having a cell phone convenient? Sure. Is it nice being able to shoot someone a text when you have a quick question? Sure. But is it really necessary to have these little computers with us at all times? Do we have to be so connected to the world? There is literally an app for everything. Need to find the nearest gas station? There's an app for that. Need to check the score of the game? There's an app for that. Feel like throwing birds at boxes? There's an app for that. And don't even get me started on Siri. A virtual friend for when you lose all your real friends because you're always on your phone! That is my biggest pet peeve. When you're hanging out with someone and they are constantly on their phone. To the point where you're trying to have a conversation face to face with them, and you keep being interrupted because they are having a conversation with someone else through texting. Insulting? I think so. This is not the life I want for my kids. I know 11 year olds with better cell phones than me. I didn't get a cell phone until I could drive, and that was so I could call my mom to tell her where I was. A 10 year old does not need to be texting their friends. What do they possibly have to text about? Nothing.

My kids will be playing outside and using their imaginations. Everyone's brains are going to turn to mush. Nobody is even going to know how to write anymore, just typing. Kindergartner's are using iPads. I don't even know how to use an iPad. And divorce rates are so much higher than they've ever been. I do blame technology for that. People have so many different ways to sneak around and talk to people. It's so pathetic. Come on people, let's get back to talking in person, and getting out from behind your computer screen. Get off the couch and get outside. I know I'm just ranting, but I just absolutely hate technology. And it's only going to get worse... But that's just life.