Day One of No Technology

...And so it begins.  7 days, no technology, will I make it?  So far, so good.  I mean I am going insane a little bit trying to come up with things to do.  I told myself I would never get to the point of being a facebook addict, but it is definitely hard when I go on the computer to do homework and the first thing that pops up is the facebook homepage.  I think I might change that.  It is weird that even though I can't use my phone I still like to carry it on me.  Just the feeling of it being in my pocket makes me more secure.  What does this mean? Why do I feel the need to text and email and comment on statuses everyday?  For some reason, I feel abandoned from the world, but inside I know I'm not.  I do not talk to half the people I am friends with on facebook yet I like to go on and see what they are doing in their lives. 
     I have noticed things are a little more difficult without any technology.  When I want to go to eat, I like to invite people, but since I can't text them, I need to get up and go visit them.  It does give me good exercise and creates more personal communication, but it can be a hassle especially if they are busy and can't come.  Last night it was hard to go to sleep, because I usually go to sleep to some kind of noise whether it be music or television.  What I ended up doing was opening up the windows and listening to the people outside who like to stay up late.  I eventually fell asleep, but was not happy to wake up for an 8am class especially without an alarm.  I ended up waking up at 7:45 on my own and jogging to class....which is not my cup of tea.  The only time I like jogging is when I go to the gym and can listen to music, but I couldn't even do that.  To compromise for the lack of my Ipod, I decided to run with my friend Liz.  This was actually fun, because we got to talk while working out.  It was not as bad as I thought. 
     But then, it hit me at 3:00pm.  I started having technology withdrawal.  I didn't know what to do with myself.  I didn't feel like doing homework, I didn't feel like doing my laundry, I really just wanted to lay back and watch television.  My roomate helped me focus and asked me to go to the library with her which is why I'm typing this blog now.  I am determined to fully complete this challenge and prove to myself that I can do this, mind over matter.