The IT World

It's funny how those to letters together, 'I' and 'T' automatically raise my stress level. Until recently I haven't been to the IT World. I've bought things from there but never had the energy to go there. That's until I HAD TO GO. My internet connection was down all last week, crippling my social life (I'll address that later). I called the number I needed to call and talked with a man who said he'd look at the wireless connection. That was it. No "I'll get back to you" or "let me know if it's still not working by the end of the week". Nothing. This is Thailand, no customer service unless you're in tourism. Well, it wasn't fixed by the end of the week. I had to go to the IT World. YIKES!

It was a quick visit. I looked up a few things, clicked repair once or twice on two different windows. And then it was fixed! It wasn't that scary after all. I then had an informative conversation with a friend (over Skype) who further enlightened me. Turns out the IT World isn't that scary. You just need a map, a phrase book and confidence. The confidence helps you stay motivated while navigating through the map and phrase book rather than just giving up because it's too overwhelming. I found the whole experience freed me from my fear and apprehension.

I've also updated my phone. I had a very basic phone, no camera or anything. I took a big step up. I bought a phone with a camera, video and PDA. (Camera and video are really handy in working with the deaf.) It even connects to the internet. Although I must say that I very much prefer to use the internet on my computer. Even so, I did enjoy listening to NPR on an internet radio website yesterday as I was on my way somewhere. I felt so high-tech!

So I'm feeling much more comfortable in the IT World. I guess it's true with anything in life, if you are unaware it's overwhelming. Once you are educated, even if just a little, you're confidence is boosted and your attitude changes.