10 Hours without Electronics

5 Ways My Life Was Different

I went 10 hours without electronics. No iPhone, Internet, lap top or iPod. My life was very different. 

I’m constantly using the internet and my iPhone. I’m always updating my social media accounts and searching, hoping for updates of my favorite brands and bloggers. When I don’t get an update I feel anxious. I search for new faves or text people. 

Here are the top 5 ways that my life was affected:

• 5 - My family

The “what if” feeling punched me in the face and taunted my thoughts. I wondered continuously, “Is my family on the East Coast okay? What if there’s an emergency? How will I find out?”

• 4 - My social life 

Without my connection to the outside world, my relationship with humanity, life, friends and family was temporarily lost. I found myself wondering, “What are my friends doing? What’s going on in the world of fashion? What’s new with the Kardashian's? What’s next years “color of the year” prediction?”

• 3 - Forums

Another reason why I cling to the Internet is to seek out advice. I enjoy reading forums and appreciate tips from my peers. Networking is important and forums are a good way to connect. A couple of forums I like:

• Mayoclinic (emergency room visit for another chronic migraine)
• Honda (body shop to fix that rattle I hear)
• Yahoo (vet emergency because one of my doggies are… puking)

My Pomeranian, Malin

• 2 - The News

I don’t watch the news because it’s depressing, but I do my best to stay informed on Facebook. I’m subscribed to news channels and filter my feed with what I can bear to discover.

• 1 - Accomplishing Tasks

It took forever to accomplish anything without my phone and the Internet. I don’t have a landline phone in my house and pay phones are basically obsolete. Plus, who carries change? Trying to meet up with a friend or make it to an appointment on time was impossible.

It would be a huge adjustment to live without my favorite electronics. I’d lose touch with my family. I wouldn’t know what’s trending. My personality would float away and I’d feel incomplete. It’s a bit dramatic, but it’s the truth. 

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A Friend Passing

The morning of January 31, 2015 around 7:30 I heard a voice scream "Nooooo" -pause- "Nooooo." I didn't know if it was a child or adult or male or female. I didn't know if kids were fighting or if a child was mad at its' parents. I thought it was weird, but I didn't hear it again and I was rushing to leave for school. (all of these thoughts went through my mind in about 3 seconds) so I continued getting dressed. I heard the same scream again and again. Then I heard this person scream "Somebody help me please, David! Nooooo!" I realized it was our neighbors wife screaming for help for her husband, our friend David. I threw on a bath robe, woke up my husband and ran downstairs. I ran to their garage across the alley. As I ran in I saw David's body lying on the ground unconscious. His wife, Carol, screamed "He's dying, help!" His mouth was open, bubbles and a thick, brownish tinted fluid had leaked out of his mouth and down the side of his face. He was struggling to breath and made a couple of painful sounds. I freaked out. I didn't know what to do. My husband, Josh, ran up seconds after me and turned David on his side. He asked his wife if anything was wrong. She said David had been complaining of chest pain. She was getting ready to drive him to the hospital, but David had already passed out. The neighbor next door came running over to help. David's wife was on the phone with 911. The neighbor took over on the phone and walked my husband through the steps to help save David. They had to drag David across his garage floor to get him to a larger area to resuscitate. Josh pumped his chest per emergency advice multiple times until the ambulance came and took over. The hospital attempted to perform surgery, but the clogged arteries were too far gone. David lost his pulse twice at the hospital during surgery. David fought to stay alive, the doctor's fought and my husband fought to help save our friend. The doctor's said Josh did everything he could aiding in the attempt to save our friend David and that he was given a chance of survival because of my husbands bravery. David was an amazingly talented individual. He was always positive and always said he had great days, never any bad days. He was a painter of many different mediums. His work is amazing and he put all of his pride and joy into creating each unique piece. He started from scratch by drawing and then painting each piece. Rest In Peace David Linton. To have known you was an honor. You will be missed and appreciated always. You brought light to every one's day. We will always enjoy your art. It was fun to work on some projects with you and converse in your studio. Thank you for sharing your passion with us and being so happy all the time.

www.davidlintonart.com