When I saw the snapshot of my desktop, it made me realize how standardized my process is when I begin to write a paper, or important email. Right when I turn on my computer, I turn on my music, check www.espn.com for sports updates, and then continue on to do the work I planned on doing. When I write an email to a professor I have to think really hard on if the email makes sense and sounds professional. Also, there shouldn’t be any spelling errors or confusing sentences that could make the professor think I’m no less intelligent than the next student. When I try to write a paper or a quick essay for a class, it is hard for me to begin right away. I feel like since I’m so used to having my music, and all my sports up-to-date, I can’t go on without making sure that is all done. Now that we can have the world at our fingertips through the computer and internet, we become so used to new things that we may not have before. When I was younger, I had a much easier time writing a paper with just a pen and paper, but now I feel like it’s only possible on the computer. This is just one example of how technology has changed our lives. Also, now that it is nearly possible to do anything you’d like on the computer, if you miss someone’s birthday, you can send an e-card through the internet at that will reach the percent the next minute instead of waiting 2-3 days. It is crazy to see how complicated a life could be just by standing back for a moment to see what is in front of you.