This morning I was woken up by a phone call from my Dad. It was good that he called because it was 9am, I kind of slept in a little today. Anyway, as I was laying in bed talking to my dad on the phone I realized I was laying in bed in Australia, talking to my dad in America. How crazy is that? I found it amazing and natural to be talking when we are miles and time differences away from each other.
It got me thinking, thank goodness for the amount of technology we have these days to keep in contact with each other. Cell phones, email, gchat, Skype, Facebook, and all the others I have forgotten or have yet to be invented. Since being here, I have thought a lot about explorers who left their countries and families to go discover new lands. What it would have been like for them and their families to have no idea what is going on between the two. I cannot imagine. I am no explorer and I do not think I could have done it. Even coming here let’s say 15 years ago would have been hard. I would definitely be a lot more homesick than I am now. Not to say I don’t get homesick, but I don’t get it too bad because I feel like I am still instantly connected with everyone back home. It makes a huge difference.
With this, I must also add it is no fun when our great technology acts up. This morning I also tried to talk to my sister on Skype, but it was malfunctioning and not allowing me to call her. As much as I praise it when it works, I curse it just as bad or more when technology does not work. Overall though, I am thankful for it because I get to stay in contact with all of you and to me that is very important, especially for my mental health.
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