A Shyness that is Criminally Vulgur

i declare today to be independence from technology day. yes, it might seem just a tad bit odd that Neema, of all people, would wish for independence from technology. i think that it's gotten a bit overboard that a person can be reached at nearly any point on the planet. there's something to be said for "alone time" and i think that we've well exceeded the real world need for availability. i find it infuriating that people expect everything to be done immediately when there's no good reason for it.

let me give you an example. i am currently on the night shift. i work from 7am to 7pm. i come home and try to sleep during the day. it's hard enough as it is with this obnoxious celestial object that incessantly beams light into my eyes while i'm trying to rest. then you have to deal with the environmental noise that constantly invades my thoughts. then you have ones internal thought processes and worries that preoccupies your thoughts the moment externalities are removed. so, it's hard enough to rest when you need to do so. and when the office calls you to harrass you about medical records, WHEN THEY KNOW YOU ARE SLEEPING BECAUSE YOU WORK NIGHTS, it's excessive. this is a perfect example of something that can be appropriately dealt with e-mail.

so, i urge you to fight for your independence and freedom from the shackles of technology. it's perfectly acceptable and reasonable to not want to be available at all times. do not give your cell phone out to anyone other than friends and family. let them know that you will turn it off on occasion and that it's OK and you will get back to them in a timely manner.