Cutting wires,

Button up and be on edge because October is upon us. Turn that frown upside down for it has brought a surprise; wireless Internet.

".......Surprise!"

It feels gratifying and fulfilling to have survived September in a 'disconnected' house.
'Skype' and those with it became accustomed to my constant 'offline' status, 'Bebo' basically abandoned me and 'Myspace' almost merged into 'Nospace'. To you, Lord/Lady Reader this may sound entirely dependant and petty of me, but it is the heartfelt truth. I need connection, without wires.

"....... Surprise"

Mr. Swissmem Stick spent September swanning around his swagger stick in hand, proud as punch that he was on show and in demand. The minutes wasted on; waiting for and logging onto the computers on campus and then then saving all necessary notes and whatnot to Mr. Swissmem would be interesting findings. Think, it would've allowed 'X' more minutes in bed or something else sincerely worthwhile.

"....... Surprise!"

Last year, while living on campus I was armed with broadband. This indeed beats the 'disconnected' status hands down. However, when there is a red snake stuck between your computer and the wall, it has it's restrictions. Now, there are no strings attached, literally. Within 10 minutes of getting connected I was giving Matt (my man) a tour of my house. Although he is on the other side of the pond (Amsterdam) we can now potter aimlessly about - together.

"....... Surprise!"

Agreed, no wires cost more then wires.
But, while spending a little extra on this walkabout connection one invests in time, understood?
And, I believe that time is invaluable in university, is it not?

"....... Surprise!"

Think of being connected in the kitchen, in the TV room, in the bed or even on the loo(?)! The opportunities are endless.
Do you want to walk, talk, work, eat, dance and read simultaneously?
Cut your wires and you've got it. Don't miss the connection train. Hurry!

The question is;
"Will my academic learning sky rocket or nose dive as a result of this?"

And the answer will mainly be determined by the degree to which I apply myself to my number one priority; which as of yet has to be decided!



So, my Lords and Ladies, I leave you with a little thought...


"Are you catching the wireless connection train?"


PS "....... Surprise!"

The Perfect 'Match'

Ireland V's France is the talk of the nation these days, this match will come and go. Despite the fact that it will be played on their side of the pond, the support for the Irish could outnumber that of the french. Surprise! Nonetheless, regardless of the outcome most will have moved on to the new opposition by next week. Cos' Lets face it, we're going to win.

Language V's Technology is an on-going match. Neither competitors dominate the came consistently which proves that the match will never end. A language without technology would crash, and vice versa.

So, you wonder; "why aren't they on the same team then?"

These two long term rivals are constantly competing to keep up with each other whilst one is always trying to outrun the other. Hence, the degree interest, inspiration and stimulation stirred up by the game itself.

Unbeknown to us we rely on technology for our everyday learning of Languages. Oh, you also didn't realise that you are learning everyday either? Hakuna; been there, worn the tee shirt. I discovered this the hard way; when a piece of technology (usually attached to my hip) was taken away from me. That is; my laptop.

After contracting a deadly virus, I send it to the doctors, we were only apart for a weekend and a bit. In which time, my language learning hit a wall.
Spell check, Online translators, Grammar workshops, Correspondence with foreign friends and skype to name a few all went on holiday for the weekend, and I suffered from their absence. On return of the machine in a million, my languages and I picked up our pace and ran like the clappers, right through the wall that stood in our way.

Now we are full speed ahead but are whole-heartily happy that technology is back in the game with a vengeance. Such competition keeps us on our toes whilst keeping my language learning at an optimum.

Some may say; "The luck of The Laptop" but I assure you that the only result in this infinate match-come-marathon will be a tie.

A match made in heaven don't you think?!

The first byte...

Welcome Wonderful World!

Lets take an apple; The King of The Fruit Family.
It all kicked off in The Garden of Eden right?!

Apple rolled on and became The King of Technology without delay.
and its 'ipod' is the heir to the throne.
Yes!
One could say that The 'ipod' has taken the font seat of the carriage and thrown apple's computers and extended technology family into the back.


As The Power of NOW is invincible,
thus, now I think it fair to say;

"Me, Myself and ipod."

to be continued...