Engl 202 Second Blog Assignment

I just finished reading "Attached to Technology and Paying a Price" by Matt Richtel. Although it is a well written and well supported article, I can't help but think that this change is natural and harmless. I often find myself checking email before starting a project or pausing in the middle of work to check facebook. It's not because I have some sort of alarm in my brain, it's because I need a break. As technology becomes easier and easier to access, we as a society and as individuals will adapt. When the TV started taking over the lives of teens some 40 years ago, I'm sure some of the same worries developed. I feel we have greater things to worry about, like the diets of our society and the fact that if we were to spread the debt of this nation to every person who calls it home, each person (everyone, even newborns) would owe something like $44,900. Technology is only moving forward, becoming easier and faster. I agree that we cannot let it become our lives making us mindless zombies, but I see no point in fighting it. We need to be aware of ourselves, take breaks, socialize, spend time with our families. I think that is our individual responsibility as a human, no matter how our brain is adapting to better receive technology.

About Me

My name is Kyle Payne, and I am a 20 year old sophomore studying Communications Media here at IUP. I am the oldest of 5 kids: 2 boys and 3 girls. I live in a very small town near Huntingdon, PA called Alexandria. I attended a high school much smaller than most and graduated in a class of 47 students. I truly love being at home even though it is very small and sometimes boring, I would have it no other way. I love TV, movies, and music. My girlfriend and I find ourselves spending way too much money at the movie theatre, but I feel it's a very enriching and educational experience. I also spend far too much money on TV series DVD's. I own all of the seasons of The Office, 30 Rock, House, Dexter, Weeds, Arrested Development, and many, many others. I started playing saxophone when I was 9 and although it has sadly taken a back seat in college, I still love to play. Next fall will be my third year in the IUP marching band and I can't wait for another season. I am madly in love with my high school sweetheart, Carrie. We have been dating for a little over five years now with big plans for the future. I plan on getting my degree and obtaining a job in the audio/video world. Although I'm not such a fan of writing, I have hopes that this class will give me something that I can carry for the rest of my life. Also, I love pretty much all Apple products and I drive a 2002 Volvo S60.