Electronics

            Being in a generation that revolves around electronics, it’s not sad to say that most of the things my generation grew up with will eventually disappear as many generations in the past may feel. I grew up reading books and going to the library. It was an adventure when my mom would take us, I could get any book I wanted and it felt amazing. Especially when you go up to the counter and check out the books, you get a sense of pride and independence, well at least for me I did.

            When I turned Sixteen, I got my first phone. I remember begging my parents to get me one because all the other kids had one so I had to have one as well. They told me that in time when I turned to the age of responsibility I could get my very own phone. Being a teen, it upset me when my friends would come and ask me if they could “text” me and I told them no. I think at that time I grew to resent my parents for some time. I regret it now, but I can’t change the past. I can only learn from it and grow on from my choices and decisions.

            As soon as I got that phone I immediately began to text my friends and tell them how cool I was. Typical teen, ridiculous.  I took care of that phone, it was my baby. I carried it everywhere. I was always on it. My parent’s first bill with my name on it was exciting yet scary. I remember my mom telling me that I had over one thousand texts in one month. What could I say, it was my obsession.

            The next electronic I got was my Ipod when I was seventeen. I took that everywhere I went as well. I put the songs I liked on it and listened to it whenever I could. I would fall asleep with it when I went to bed at night. By that time I was feeling pretty good about having a phone and an Ipod. But that didn’t stop me, I wanted more.

            My next electronic was this laptop. I remember my dad telling me I was going to get one. I was so excited! I stayed on it for the longest time. I could get on anytime and surf the internet. It was my new baby. I wasted most of my summer on my laptop.

            Now I’m obsessed with electronics, just ask my family and friends and they’ll tell you. I’ve become obsessed with my electronics. It’s just my nature.