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I used to be a gearhead, I swear. I went to school to study technical theatre -- it was almost part of the package to concern myself with the latest gadgetry. I had the computer (desktop, and laptop) the palm pilot (Are they still called palm pilots? Or are they 'blackberries' now?) the cellphone, CD, TV, Mp3, blah, blah, blah.

Something happened along the way. I'm not exacly sure what, but I became a luddite of sorts. See, I took this nasty, soull-destroying job at a newspaper after I graduated. I work nights. I work long hours. I spend this entire time on a computer.

At some point in the process, I realized that I was spending ten hours a day on my work computer, and then spending another four hours downloading music and surfing the net at home.

I got rid of the cellphone (i love the idea that i can't be reached when I'm not home -- that's what answering machines are for.) I gave my laptop to the local library. I gave my desktop to my parents. I tossed my TV out a third-floor window. Gave my palm pilot to my boss.

I guess it's all symbolic. I want to do something with my life. I don't want to be a voyeur, looking in at other people's lives.

I do miss the mp3's though.