Ubiquitous Computing
Computers are everywhere. They are in everything. They control everything that we do in our daily lives. Somehow, I’m not amazed, frightened, or dismayed by this fact. Computers have been a part of my life almost non-stop since November of 1980. I even take a laptop with me on vacation, and I hardly go a day without reading email, browsing the Internet, doing work online, or working on something computer related.
One statement that I use to describe myself is, “I’m a computer geek down to the depths of my soul.” I love computers. They make me happy. Am I addicted? Yeah, probably. Can I go without computers? Yeah, for short (2-3 days) periods of time. It’s a nice break from technology to sit down with a good book, hang out with some friends, or do something else. However, I always come back to the computer for some form of enjoyment.
What do I do with computers? Pretty much everything. I build them. I repair them. I write software on them. I write short stories, books, D&D information, and blogs on them. I do web development. I play the occasional game. I chat with friends. I do homework, write essays, participate in classes, and do research online. About the only things that I don’t do are podcasting, webcasting, and video chat. Maybe someday, I’ll tinker with that technology, but it really holds no interest for me at the moment.
All-in-all, I love computers and everything that they have done for my life. It’s been a good experience so far, and I expect a great deal of improvement in the future.
