Technology has always played a major role in my life. I was excited to go a whole day without it.

The assignment sounded easy so I believed I could do it. Before doing the assignment, I was thinking of all the activities I can finally do without the distraction of technology. Unfortunately, I did not succeed in this task that seemed effortless.

I originally began “My Life Unplugged” on Oct. 23, during nighttime. I walked into my parent’s room and instantly was engaged with the television. I didn’t even notice I was using technology until 10 minutes after. I learned that I use technology without even noticing. I realized this assignment isn’t as easy as I thought it was.

I decided to simply start “My Life Unplugged” the next day. The next day, I stored my electronics in my closet to keep it out of my sight. I believed if it was out of my sight, it will be out of my mind. But that wasn’t the case. Right after I stored everything, I felt lost. Everything I had planned to do seemed useless if I couldn’t use technology. I did not know what to do.

After 14 hours, I cracked. I opened my closet, took out my electronic devices and used them. It may seem as an accomplishment but it’s not since more that half of the time I was sleeping. When I went Online, I did not feel guilty, I felt at ease. I felt disappointed in myself but I did learn a lot of things about myself.

I realized from doing this assignment I overestimate myself. I did not even complete this simple task. I also discovered how I use technology when it is unnecessary. There are people out in the world starving meanwhile I’m worrying about how much likes I receive on a post. I do not need social media, it is not a necessity yet I still have it. I did not realize how privileged I am to have technology.

I always knew I was addicted to technology. I check my social media every few minutes. It is distracting when I’m working on my homework. I tried deleting my social media accounts but I always go back. By doing this assignment I got a deeper understanding of my relationship with technology and myself.