Dear Internet,
Somehow, you aren’t the entity I fell in love with. We used to have so much fun, checking Facebook and Gmail, and refreshing that site featuring all the pictures that random people uploaded to their LiveJournals. But now… things just aren’t the same. You don’t entertain and challenge me the way you used to. I don’t want to say it’s because you’re not putting out, but… I go to Gmail, and, nothing. Facebook, nothing. Are you even trying anymore? I thought we could work through this. I got StumbleUpon and Digg, but it’s just not enough for you to randomly present me with sites that other users enjoy. What about me, internet? And my specific wants and needs?
And now that I have a job, well, I don’t even really need Craig’s List like I used to. These bookmarks are old and stale; where’s the excitement? The spontanaiety we used to have? When I would Google something you’d give me lots of great options, but it seems like everything there is just ads, ads, ads. You used to be able to surprise me, but now, your shock value doesn’t even have an effect on me. Beta? So what?
Now I know what you’re thinking, you’re going to blame this on the computer. And maybe you’re not completely wrong, maybe it has come between us. It’s slow, small, and just overall lacking the power that I crave. I guess what I’m saying is… I’m just not attracted to you anymore. Until you’re an iMac, I think I want to start seeing new technology.
Still friends?
Alison
