Friday at midnight was my last day of the Thoreau challenge. I have to say I WILL NEVER DO THIS AGAIN! While at some points it was nice to just get away from facebook and all the time it consumed from me, not being able to use my phone was a hassle. I had so many texts and missed voicemails when I turned it back on. I also made the mistake of forgetting to tell my mother that I wouldn't have my phone. Let's just say she was pretty angry and thought that I had been completely ignoring her. I was glad that it was over for Saturday because me and my friends went to the Renaissance Fair so when I got lost and broke up with the group, having my phone to track them down in the mounds of people really helped. The first thing I did when the challenge was over besides turn on my phone was log onto facebook. It amazes me how much my notifications can build up when I don't check them.
I thought I would have more time to do homework if I wasn't constantly checking my phone or on the internet but instead I spent more time writing or talking with my friends. I'm just thankful that this wasn't a full on challenge where we had to completely get away from civilization, people, technology, etc. I would NOT of been able to handle that. Sure after a while I wouldn't mind not having a phone and internet, but being by myself would be the worst.
I did learn that technology can sometimes consume us. Even though I don't use it everyday for down time, I still use it enough that it can distract me from what I should be doing. I don't believe that I'll ever be trying this again, but at least I know that I can live without it and I'd eventually get use to the inconvenience. For those of you who haven't tried it yet, good luck, it's beyond annoying.
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