We have been without internet in our house for more than 36 hours. I knew that we relied on being connected to the internet but I never realized how much until this weekend. We use the internet constantly all day long. Want to go to the museum? Check the hours on the internet. Does that ski resort get enough snow in February to go on a ski vacation? Check the internet. Kids studying for finals? The study guide are on the school's website, on the internet. I use the internet to stay connected with news from back home, reading both of the same newspapers I subscribed to when I lived in Northern California. It keeps me connected to the local issues and happenings, although I think I would be better off not knowing what is happening with the 49ers, Raiders and Giants! But it is inconvenient to be without something you rely on so much that it doesn't enter your mind you might be without it. I scheduled a Skype video camera session with Auntie S. this weekend that I had to miss because we have no internet connection.
The internet provider is working on it although they are not sure where the problem lies. I guess we may have to go back to stealing wireless signal from a neighbor again. If you see this entry on WTF before Monday, you will know that is what we did. If we can't get internet, we may be forced to hang out with each other a bit more. Wait!! There is always TV!!
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