| We live in a world full of technology. It is really | | | | back and forth for hours through text messages. If |
| amazing when you stop and think about all the | | | | they are caught without a texting plan on their cell |
| wonderful things we have now that we didn't have | | | | phone bill, they might be paying hundreds of dollars in |
| just twenty years ago. I have seen elementary | | | | charges. |
| school children with iPods and Blackberries. Why in the | | | | Now let's think for a minute about all of the great |
| world would a child young enough to be in | | | | improvements with computers. We have the internet |
| elementary school need to carry a cell phone around? | | | | which allows us to look up information and even buy |
| It is just funny for me to think about how we lived | | | | or sell things online. The best way that internet |
| for so long without many of these things like cell | | | | reaches out to almost everyone is through email. |
| phones or computers and now if we are without | | | | Many people have email accounts whether they are |
| them, we seem lost. | | | | for personal use or for business or school. They can |
| They point is that we do get to live is a world with | | | | be used as a way to communicate with long distance |
| many great inventions that can truly help us live a | | | | relatives or even communicate with a boss or |
| little easier. It is so nice being able to make a quick | | | | employee. There are many places to set up email |
| phone call or send a text message if you want to | | | | accounts and there's even Microsoft Outlook trainings |
| get really technologically savvy. Some of the more | | | | if you need help getting your account set up. It is up |
| mature people I know are just now starting to send | | | | to you to decide which email account you use and it |
| text messages, but they are much more comfortable | | | | is usually based on preferences. Many places are set |
| calling. It really can make a huge difference if you get | | | | up to be free of charge. |
| separated from friends or family and you want to call | | | | So the next time you check your email or answer |
| them. It is more convenient to have your own phone | | | | your cell phone, think for a minute about what your |
| than trying to find a pay phone. Of course, most of | | | | life would be like without it. This will give you a little |
| the members of the younger generation are more | | | | perspective and make you more thankful for our |
| comfortable with sending a text message. Rather | | | | everyday conveniences. |
| than just calling, these kids will carry on conversations | | | | |