Media Fast Aftermath

About a week ago I was required to go on a "Media Fast" for my Communications class.

3 days without: internet, movies, phone calls, texts, facebook email, music, instagram, and blogging.

Holy crap was that difficult.

I really didn't even notice how digitally connected I was!

Especially for being so technologically dumb.

{Meaning, I hardly ever update my computer & phone. I know. I know. I know how bad it is!}

My phone would go off with a school email.

Couldn't look at it.

Someone got engaged on facebook.

Didn't know about it until three days after.

What to do on a lazy Friday night?

Definitely not allowed to watch a movie.

How did we get so intertwined with our gadgets?

I don't know about you, but I almost feel naked if I walk out of the house without my phone and ipod.

How the heck did people get ahold of each other back in the 80's and 90's??

Nowadays I can't even fathom life without texting, google maps, or wiki.

Gosh. I would be even more lost than I am now.

How did all of our parents find out friends were engaged or dating?

How did our parents find each other?

How did they all know to meet up at In-N-Out at a certain time without a Facebook event about it?

I'll tell you how.

People actually socialized.

Shocking, right?

We are so connected to our electronics that people don't know how to be socially apt in social situations.

Our generation has forgotten how to have a real face-to-face conversation.

Sad, huh?

Makes me wanna live in the 50's.

 Chillin' at the diner with my friends, poodle skirts, cheeseburgers, and cherry cokes!

Sweater, T-shirt: Target//Jeans, Long Necklace: American Eagle//Motorcycle Boots: Rocket Dog//Faux Leather Jacket: Styles For Less//Nail Polish: OPI Mermaid Tears 

I have deleted my facebook before.
It was right before I started this blog, because facebook was stealing my time and energy away from me.
I decided to bring it back only to promote my blog.
Because I've gone on a facebook fast before, it made it a lot easier this time to drop it completely.

What I would suggest?

Take a 2-day technology vacation.
It's really quite nice, relaxing, and surprise surprise...gives you SO much more free time!
Oh gosh, what could you do with an extra 3-5 hours in your day?

What do you all think about this technology-driven era?
Has it been more of a hinder than a help?

<3 Bri