The modern world is an amazing place. We can communicate instantly across continents. We live longer, healthier lives (generally speaking). We have comforts earlier times couldn't even dream of. Everyday are lives are made easier and better thanks to technology. We depend on technology so much, but because of this dependence it's also our downfall. When technology fails, we and society along with us crumbles.
I bring this up because today my cell phone crapped out on me. Every time I opened it all that would come up was a blank, white screen. How annoying is that? I was freaking out a little. Like what if somebody had an emergency, and needed to get a hold of me? I was helpless in doing anything. Or so it felt. It made me think, we as a society depend so much on technology that when it isn't there or doesn't do what we need it to, our world comes crashing down around our ears.
What were to happen if technology failed on a wide scale, like across the entire world? It absolutely would be utter chaos. I think civilization would return to the dark ages overnight. We might be a little more sophisticated then that, but I don't think it would be by much. If technology wasn't restored, the world would return to the time of feudal lords and kingdoms. Not only that, millions would probably die because of a lack of food disbursement. Just think if supermarkets didn't have food. Their would be mass riots, since the majority of the population doesn't do food storage. They would literally kill each other over a loaf of bread in a matter of weeks if not days.
Yes technology improves our lives, and I am thankful for all that it does. I just think we as a society need to be a little more self sufficient and not lean on technology as a crutch. When it's gone, we are gonna fall hard.
Oh I did end up getting a new phone. I had a heck of a time trying to recreate my contacts list. But oh well, hopefully it won't happen again.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Telemarketing Should Be Illegal
I can't imagine telemarketing actually working. I've never met someone that's said, "Yeah I got a phone call for a new long distance plan and it worked out great!" Normally anytime, anyone talks about getting a phone call it's more along the lines of "I was right in the middle of something important, and had to stop to pick up the phone." Sometimes there are a few expletives thrown in for good measure.
It just seems that they have a nak for calling at the worst possible times. For me it's usually at like 11 or noon. I'm usually sleeping and then I get a call for something I have absolutely no need for, and then because I had gotten just enough sleep, I have the worst time trying to fall back to sleep, it's horrible. The only thing that gets me more annoyed when I get woken up by them, is if it's automated in spanish. Oh man that gets my goat.
I think we get bombarded with enough advertisements on tv, the radio, in the mail, and on billboards, that we shouldn't have to be subjected to it over the phone. I mean come on really, the point that I know its a telemarketer is the point where my brain has shut off and I'm just waiting for a pause so I can either; just say no, hang up, or chew them out (depending on my mood, and how tired I really am).
Let's call them at their busiest, and waste their time and see how they like it!
It just seems that they have a nak for calling at the worst possible times. For me it's usually at like 11 or noon. I'm usually sleeping and then I get a call for something I have absolutely no need for, and then because I had gotten just enough sleep, I have the worst time trying to fall back to sleep, it's horrible. The only thing that gets me more annoyed when I get woken up by them, is if it's automated in spanish. Oh man that gets my goat.
I think we get bombarded with enough advertisements on tv, the radio, in the mail, and on billboards, that we shouldn't have to be subjected to it over the phone. I mean come on really, the point that I know its a telemarketer is the point where my brain has shut off and I'm just waiting for a pause so I can either; just say no, hang up, or chew them out (depending on my mood, and how tired I really am).
Let's call them at their busiest, and waste their time and see how they like it!
Monday, August 17, 2009
New Measurements
Like I said earlier I'm up to 160lbs. Alex and I decided to do some measurements to see how big I really am...
Neck - 14.75"
Waist - 35"
Bicep - 12.5"
Chest - 37.5"
Upper Thigh - 22"
Calves - 13.75"
So the goal is to see how big everything will be at 170lbs and then again at 180lbs. Any guesses as to what the final measurements will be?
Neck - 14.75"
Waist - 35"
Bicep - 12.5"
Chest - 37.5"
Upper Thigh - 22"
Calves - 13.75"
So the goal is to see how big everything will be at 170lbs and then again at 180lbs. Any guesses as to what the final measurements will be?
Recap of the Month
Yeah it's been almost a month since I last updated. And since the one person that I spend the majority of my time with insisted I updated, I thought I probably should. Even though she hasn't updated in like 6 months... :)
I still don't have a job with a Police Department. Saratoga Springs turned me down, I'm doing some paper work for west valley, and I'm waiting to get an interview with Utah County Sheriff's Office. Luckily the group home is more then happy to keep me on for a little while longer...
I'm back up to 160lbs. That leaves only 10 more to go for me to win the bet, but I think Alex only has like 6 more to lose, so I don't know if I will win anymore. On the bright side I would say it's a lot more muscle then the last time I was at 160lbs. It probably has something to do with the workout program p90x. It kicks my trash every time I do it, but it feels so good to be putting some muscle on these bones.
I saw G.I. Joe last week. I LOVED IT!!! That movie was spot on with how the cartoons were. I know not everyone liked it, and thought it was cheesy. But it brought back the nostalgia of watching Saturday morning cartoons. You can't put a price on that.
Obama is still to crazy for my taste. The one stipulation I'd want to put on this health care bill, is that for those that receive it they have to provide proof of citizenship. I'm kind of getting a little annoyed of people who aren't paying taxes getting all the benefits.
Everything else is still about the same. Still dating an amazing girl, still living with Chris, still trying to live life to the fullest. I'll try to post more regularly, and get some pictures up. We will just have to see what happens.
I still don't have a job with a Police Department. Saratoga Springs turned me down, I'm doing some paper work for west valley, and I'm waiting to get an interview with Utah County Sheriff's Office. Luckily the group home is more then happy to keep me on for a little while longer...
I'm back up to 160lbs. That leaves only 10 more to go for me to win the bet, but I think Alex only has like 6 more to lose, so I don't know if I will win anymore. On the bright side I would say it's a lot more muscle then the last time I was at 160lbs. It probably has something to do with the workout program p90x. It kicks my trash every time I do it, but it feels so good to be putting some muscle on these bones.
I saw G.I. Joe last week. I LOVED IT!!! That movie was spot on with how the cartoons were. I know not everyone liked it, and thought it was cheesy. But it brought back the nostalgia of watching Saturday morning cartoons. You can't put a price on that.
Obama is still to crazy for my taste. The one stipulation I'd want to put on this health care bill, is that for those that receive it they have to provide proof of citizenship. I'm kind of getting a little annoyed of people who aren't paying taxes getting all the benefits.
Everything else is still about the same. Still dating an amazing girl, still living with Chris, still trying to live life to the fullest. I'll try to post more regularly, and get some pictures up. We will just have to see what happens.
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