A Thought from the Shower

I need to invent a waterproof notetaking system because I am constantly contemplating various aspects of my life and life in general while showering. No tv, no radio, no noise at all but the water leaves much to thinking. So my thought this morning was that I should have gotten Wireless internet much sooner. And from that thought I began to think about modern day conviences and the progression of technology.

Trying to remember exactly when I signed up for a Facebook account, remembering that it was after I graduated from college therefore could not get an account at the time, and I can't imagine life without it now! How did I possibly know what my friends were up to, how they have changed since college (even High School) who they are dating... And before there was Facebook, Myspace was keeping us informed and "in the loop", although both come with some misguidance and misrepresentation of 'self' . I began to recall life before the websites were being used. I remember sitting at my little desk in South Tower or Preston on my laptop (that would perhaps have been better served as a boat anchor) and "chatting" with friends right down the hall or checking to see their latest "buddy profile" updates. Archaic!!! But even before staying up all night chatting on AOL, there was personal contact...or something resembling human contact; the cell phone. I remember my BAG PHONE that was also called a CAR PHONE that I carried in the console area of my truck. I also remember my parents telling me specifically to use the phone sparingly as well as to make sure that I pulled off to the side of the road before making calls. Can you even imagine?!?!? Of course I was about 17 when I recieved my first cell phone for emergency usage only! Currently my 12 year old buddy (that I babysat since infancy) owns her own LG flip phone. I kid you not, it is way nicer than my cell phone!
The same night that I noticed this little buddy calling her boyfriend on this phone...which in itself is funny, my parents friends began to discuss old technology such as "Party Lines" and Heaven forbid...getting up to turn the channel on the TV.
And then there is email. It is my responsibility as an educator to not only teach for 90 minute blocks but check my email about every 30 minutes just in case there are any "urgent, red flagged" messages, or requests I may miss if I otherwise relied on human to human contact.
As I watch Audrey Hepburn in Roman Holiday, I consider a time when letters were sent (love letters even) and lovely parties were places for people to get to know each other. Actual communication in person, understanding one's tone and inflection. Laughing and dancing.
I do wonder what the next innovation means of communication will be and I propose a New School Year's Resolution to communicate better with my friends and family. In thus, I'd like to have more get togethers, lunch dates and send more written letters. Ironic, considering that I am proposing this while blogging!
I intend to have a Wii party sometime soon as well as an Olympic Party. I will get the details later, but you are invited...as long as you leave your cell phone at home ;)