The RS president sent an e-mail to the sisters to remind us of some challenges given to us in Conference yesterday. I am not prepared to accept the challenge of the 10 day fast from social media. I am taking courses online. Sometimes YouTube videos are required - though not always. Sometimes I will search for tutorials on my own. Giving up facebook will not be tough as it's been somewhat pathetic or disappointing overall lately anyhow. I need to use my email for updates regarding my classes and to view confirmation on assignments that I accept for work. Yes. I got a job. I have subbed as a teacher's aide for three different schools now and have at least two more for this week.
I remember when Jenna took the challenge. For the most part, it was not a big deal. Steering away from YouTube was her biggest challenge as she enjoys cartooning videos and singing with videos. She did this at a time when the internet was not a requirement for one of her classes. I suppose I could do a partial fast. There are some talks from conference and news article updates that I will want to review. If I talk to Alexa, does that count as social media? I am constantly asking about the temperature.
When I am on vacation, I am on vacation - or at least would like to be. If I were to go on one right now, I'd still have to take the laptop in order to fulfill my school requirements. I don't have a touchscreen that I am glued to. I update my blog post occasionally but not regularly. I may be able to do a fast once my classes end, but not right now. People still come before technology. I know that I am rationalizing, but aside from school, I really don't get into it that much. And I have NEVER nor will be surgically implanted to my cell phone. It's not a big deal.
