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Reflection

During this digital detox, I learned a lot. I realized the value of minimizing technology in everyday life. I noticed the negative impact technology has on relationships. As a society, we have forgotten how to interact with each other, without the inclusion of technology. The first segment of this journey was tough, but it gradually got easier. I enjoyed myself more without technology. Most importantly, I learned how to be present. Not being able to turn on the radio or listen to music while driving was amazing. I noticed things that I would have otherwise missed. Also, I'm a much better driver when I'm not tempted to text and drive or distracted with music. I missed how much easier life was with technology but it was worthwhile. I plan to minimize technology in my life for now on. As a future educator, I know the importance of incorporating technology in the classroom. However, I plan to show my kids the importance of using technology sparingly as well. The younger generations do not know what life was like before smartphones and high speed internet. I want to help them experience and understand the pros and cons of technology.

Soccer Final

Octber 14

4pm-10pm

I picked up my daughter from daycare and went home to get her dressed for her soccer final. I left my phone at home. I had called my sister right before starting this segment of my sabbath to remind her that I would not have my phone with me and to meet me at the game. My daughter and I then went to eat dinner at a Mexican restaurant. After dinner, we went to the soccer complex and kicked the ball around until her teammates started showing up. My sister arrived and the game started shortly after. By now it was fairly easy for me to go without my phone. When my daughter's team won the championship, I wanted to text everyone I knew to let them know, but I couldn't. That was the only time I had missed my phone. If I had had my phone I would have checked it constantly and would have not been as into the game as I was. Without my phone, I payed closer attention to the game. My sister and I then took our kids to McDonalds to celebrate with ice cream. I asked her to take pictures of me for my Prezi and she complied. We bought coffee, let the kids hang out, and caught up with what was happening in each others lives. My sister and I are really close and I appreciated how much we bonded that night.

What Did I Get Myself Into??

Enjoying Nature

My daughter and I spent the evening inside playing board games and reading. It was a Friday night and we had the evening free. I gave her my phone and told her to not give it to me until 10 pm, no matter what. We played Monopoly, Jenga, Connect 4, Eye Found, and Mancala. We then read books together, and independently. I felt anxious and isolated without my phone. However, it was nice to hangout with the coolest seven year old ever, without any distractions. I usually pick up my phone at least once an hour to check text messages, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and/or email. Therefore, It was difficult to go without my phone. I tried to bribe my daughter into letting me check my text messages, but she wasn't having it. She was having too much fun getting all my attention and watching me go through technological withdraw.

October 3rd

4 pm-10 pm

October 4

12pm-6pm

Family Time

I went fishing with my daughter and two of my friends. I left my phone in the car, in order to avoid temptation. I'm a newbie at fishing; therefore, I spent a lot of time setting up and didn't really have time to miss my phone until it was time to just sit and wait for a fish to take the bait. However, my friends knew that I had to go without technology, and therefore put their phones away too. We had a good time talking about everything and anything. It was quite relaxing and I felt like I actually got to know and connect with my friends better. After about four hours, and a couple fish each, we packed up and my friends left. My daughter and I spent the next two hours walking the Greenway and exploring nature. By the time we got home, we were exhausted. I can honestly say, that I forgot about my phone and had little desire to get on it. My daughter and I took in the beauty around us and made memories. I learned that although technology is awesome, the presence of it can lower the quality of relationships we all have. Technology is very valuable in the 21st century. However, face to face interactions, without the distraction of technology, is priceless. I started to realize that I had it all wrong. During the first six hour segment of this sabbath, I had felt disconnected without my phone, but I was now realizing that by constantly being on my phone, I was disconnecting with what was right in front of me and often much more important.

It was my brother's birthday so my family and I went to celebrate. I kept my phone in my car again. We had dinner together and then we continued the party at my mom's house. I told everyone to not let me anywhere near any type of technology and they held me to it. It's actually pretty easy to forget about technology when you're tipsy. I only struggled when I saw other people around me on their phones and when I wished I could take a selfie. It was okay though because I would just get into the pictures other people were taking. Although I was halfway drunk, it was really annoying to have other people look at their phones constantly while we were conversing. It definitely taught me to be more respectful and stay off my phone when I'm conversing with others. If I would have had my phone with me during this family gathering, I would have constantly been on it and would have been equally disrespectful to others. It's funny to think that a phone is like a crutch. Every time I lose my phone, I panic and feel like I'm going to miss something. Although technology is necessary, we should find ways to curve our over reliance. Overall, I believe I had a better time than I would have had if I hadn't been on a digital sabbath.

October 10

5:30pm-11:30 pm

24 Hours Without Technology

I am addicted to my phone.

I knew beforehand that I was going to have a hard time going 24 consecutive hours without technology. Therefore, I broke it down into four, six hour segments.

Digital Sabbath

Marcela Tate

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