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June 21, 2006

And I Thought Technology Was Supposed to Make Life Simpler....

Today is the first day of summer, bringing to mind thoughts of that annual ritual: the summer getaway. Unlike our parents and grandparents who just had to pack the kids, the suitcases, and the dog in the car, we citizens of the Millennium have an added challenge: preparing and remembering all our electronic devices. Our cell phones are always with us, of course, but phones won't do us much good without the chargers, so be sure to pack them—all of them! Then, there's the laptop--to bring or not to bring. Sure, we’d like to get away from it all, but can we really stand not getting our emails? Can the kids give up theirs, or their IMs, or their MySpace? Wait a minute! We’ll probably have access to a computer, won’t we??? Umm, better not take the chance, so let’s charge up the laptop before we leave, plus don’t forget to pack that charger. iPods and mp3 players, too: Can’t let them run out of juice, and don’t let me forget the earphones! The portable DVD player may come in handy during the car trip—that’s going to need batteries. Better still, let’s pick up one of those cigarette lighter chargers at Radio Shack just in case we run out. Now, what are we forgetting? Oh yes, that quaint relic from my childhood vacations: the camera. Nope, no room. Anyway, why do we need a camera? I told you I’m bringing my cell phone. Oh, that reminds me, better not forget the USB cable so I can download my snaps to the laptop. Thank goodness the car already has a TV; we may want to watch the Travel Channel during the trip.

Posted by JudyS at June 21, 2006 05:12 PM