As I remember it.....

Is technology making us lazy? With technology, life is definately become easier but is that so? Some said, with technology, we become lazier . I remember in the 70s & 80s, I hand-washed my family's clothes. There was no washing machine then. Imagine the pails of clothes to be washed. But I survived. Now, I just chucked all my clothes into the washing machine. Ahhh...life's so easy.

Overtime, it spoils your clothes. Either they are torn or missing a button or 2.

2. Mopping the floor with a piece of cloth instead of a mop. I remember I used a piece of cloth and a pail of water to wipe/clean the floor or the whole house. Had to squad and wipe/clean under the chairs and desks. Can't believe I did that. Later, I used mop and had to squeeze the mop with hands.
Now, with a special pail, I don't have to use hands.

3. When I started working, I took the public bus. Though I had driving licence but dared not drive. Started driving after 10 years. Before I bought a car, I used public buses either to work or attending Girl Scouts meeting. I would walk from the bus station to the meeting place. It took me 20 minutes. Now, with a car, I dread walking even to the nearby shops( only 5 min walk).

It's so convenient driving to the shops. Before this I could walk miles and miles but with a car, I've become lazier. Sigh....

4. Cell phone. There was no cell phones. Only the old-fashioned telephones where there was no redial button. I could remember most of my friends and relatives telephone numbers. Now with a cell phone, I can't remember anyone's number by heart. All stored in the phone and searched for the names we wanted to call. As easy as ABC. Don't have to memorise the numbers . Our memories then were good but now....getting weaker and weaker for not using the brains much.

5. Computers/internet. I used to write letters to pen pals . My writing and grammar improved. I remember everyday I would wait for the letters. Disappointed when there was no letters from the postman.

Now, I just sit in front of the computer and type/chat with friends all over the globe. My typing improved but sitting too long in front of the computer make the whole body aching.

6. Greeting cards. Used to send greeting cards to friends. Now , just send e-card or wish them through emails or facebook. They can see the wishes immediately unlike sending by post. Got
to wait for 2 days to arrive.


In another words, we can't live without technology.