We all have many reasons to be grateful for the internet it saves so much time and resources. It keeps us all connected. But like most things that offer so much, it comes with a price. The price is not always evident.
There have been many situations where I had an invitation or the opportunity to do something new or at least get out of the house, but I decided against it because it's easier to stay in a comfortable space where I can stream any aspect of the English speaking world that I want. There have times when it's easier to watch something on Netflix in English than to go watch a telenovela (soap opera) with Ruth. Let's face it: there have been many times. Also, it seems my Spanish acquisition is starting to plateau. So, I want to spend more time this last month focusing on my Spanish, spending more time with my language exchange partners reading more in Spanish, watching only Spanish TV and films, going out to events more, etc.
What's bringing this up now is the realization that we have so little time left here. Today we have one month left in Mexico. Also five new students are moving in tomorrow and supposedly none of them have computers because its a rule in their program. What a great idea! Sometimes I wish I'd left mine at home too. So, I've decided to stop using my computer except for homework. I may try not to use my own computer at all and instead only use those in the computer lab at the school. This may turn out to be more difficult than it sounds. Wish me luck.
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I hope this does not mean that you will discontinue sending blogs!
ReplyDeleteI look forward to them!