We sure do get so disconnected

I spent almost my whole week staying up late until three o’clock in the morning, either scrolling through my social networking responsibilities or working my eyes out on some good e-books I like. No matter how lazy my parents think I am, I still do those things especially when they’re out asleep. To think that staying up late is starting to be my hobby, I can’t help but feel small because that was my routine. I can’t deny how attached and connected I am to the technology today.

My mind was probably corrupted by the articles and blogs about the people being too attached to phones, computers, Wi-Fi, internet, etc. I have been reading lately. Last night, I almost couldn't resist the itch of writing about it and expressing my own opinion especially after a late-night phone call with the two of my friends since that was a great example that hits the spot I want to write about. As dramatic as it seems, we really depend on social networking sites somehow.

If the electricity at home is suddenly cut as I am surfing the internet through Wi-Fi, I, myself admit I will get annoyed. I certainly will not settle in playing board games, too.

I am basically out of the world existence when I am not updating my status or something. It’s funny how I can cope up with that.

Whenever I do my “hobby,” there’s always this ignored whisper on the back of my mind that’s urging me to do something else more productive than lying on bed with my phone in my hands. At the end, the time of the day when I’m wasting my time using Twitter or Instagram will not matter even if it’s midnight. To be honest, I would call it “spending” better than “wasting.” I know I’m having a good time and it’s making me happy, so I go for it.

Despite the parents’ nag about how bad internet is for the health of the teens or also maybe adults, there’s no stopping us—heck, it connects us together and it is an important part of the life today. But I think it’s better for us to find a sweet escape from it where we can actually enjoy ourselves with our friends and experience the whole exciting fun that the internet doesn't give us. I suggest we don’t let it cage us away and separate you from the real world.  This worldwide system is not half bad at all, but anyone and anything can prove me wrong. There are constant changes every single time, so we should always remember to be sensible and thoughtful. Most importantly, let’s not forget how to live like a happy person.

Writing inspired by 5 Seconds of Summer’s song: Disconnected and Nina Pineda’s short story: Disconnected