tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1157399324614446746.post5997568614697825908..comments2023-11-24T00:38:52.974-08:00Comments on From Mass to Networked: Always On...Damienhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13843748213754577727noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1157399324614446746.post-22287861942486800042012-04-04T19:05:39.350-07:002012-04-04T19:05:39.350-07:00Sue, I think it is all about thoughtfully construc...Sue, I think it is all about thoughtfully constructing your life. <br /><br />I don't have a smart phone and neither does my husband. We talk at dinner, in the car, at home and at our friends' gatherings. I rarely engage with Facebook on the weekends as that time is reserved for my personal projects, husband, friends and family and if the stars align - a nap.<br /><br />I resent anyone being able to reach me at any time for any reason. Maybe that is selfish or antisocial but I truly enjoy my weekends, relationships and my work - because I can escape. <br /><br />Many of my friends are the opposite but many of them have failed relationships, are stressed and not happy at their workplaces.<br /><br />Like Frances said, it IS possible but it is whatever works for you and makes you a happier person.Christine Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04529078900093759445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1157399324614446746.post-79953701410380938952012-04-03T15:10:22.639-07:002012-04-03T15:10:22.639-07:00Sue, I think you bring up some really great questi...Sue, I think you bring up some really great questions here. As an avid technology user, I am constantly connected to my phone. I use it all the time for checking facebook, twitter or email while on the bus, waiting in line, or during a particularly boring class. However, I adhere strongly to a few personal rules for tech use. The phone is off limits when I sit down to a meal, especially if at a restaurant. When traveling with another person in a car, I will not have a lengthy phone conversation with someone else. And, the phone gets shut off when spending time outdoors, camping or visiting a park. These times are mine to relax and zone out.<br /><br />However, my mother has very different phone rules. She's very enthusiastic about her new smart phone and uses her phone to do nearly everything. Her computer has been touched for probably six months now. If something comes up that she needs to do, like remembering to call in a prescription or schedule an appointment, she'll call it in immediately, no matter than we're out to a family dinner and about ready to order. While I would use my phone to schedule a reminder during a time I know I won't be busy, she needs to handle the task instantaneously.<br /><br />I guess the closest thing I can come to an answer to your question is that it IS possible, it's just that each person has a different opinion of what that looks like. And I think you've brought up something that's very near and dear to my heart. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278075804973150763noreply@blogger.com