Thoreau Challenge: Blog #1

So it's day two of the Thoreau Challenge for me and I feel so disconnected. I've only been using the computer for homework and at my job which makes it extremely tempting to type facebook into the search bar to just look at it for a few seconds. But I've been resisting the urge. I can live just fine without Facebook and I've noticed that I've had a lot more time to myself and homework wise which is wonderful at this point because I have so much to do that it makes my head spin. Although I can live without Facebook, having my phone off for this long is driving me crazy. Plus it seems to make my life a bit more difficult. I use my phone everyday so I can find out where my friends are to meet up with them or get information about where to meet my project group. But now I have to try to get their schedules and just guess where they would be when I want to see them. It's really annoying and makes me appriciate how technology helps me in that sense.
When it comes to having to go without playing video games, I feel like I have no way to unwind. My boyfriend and I play video games for at least an hour a day because it's something we both enjoy and can do together. I figured since I have to suffer, so does he, so I make him completely stay away from his Xbox when I'm there. This seems to be absolute torture for him considering thats all his does most days and I am at his place most of the day. I really need to try to find another way to relax from my busy day. I have been going to they gym for at least an hour or two a day, but not being able to watch TV or listen to music while I work out makes it harder for me to forget the fact taht I'm sweating like crazy and my muscles are burning. I now bring a book with me (which is also difficult when you're moving up and down on the eliptical). I'm sure this will get easier as it goes along, but it has made me realize how much I depend on technology every day. Frankly, I find it sad that I become so bored without it. I was actually glad that I had to do this blog today becaus that meant that I could distract myself and get a little bit of technology time in.
I keep telling myself that this will be worth it. So i'm hoping I learn something along the way.