Random Thoughts

You can do a lot with the Internet. Almost every career field uses computers and websites to conduct business. Social networks have become the staple for staying in touch with family and friends. You can buy, sell, and trade anything from toothbrushes to tanker trucks. Many vendors offer free online games in abundance to distract you from the daily drudge. Almost every school has a website, and most universities offer online classes–you can earn credits and turn in homework without ever leaving your room. The downside is just that: you don’t ever have to leave your room.

The average person walks around a mile day. Health experts recommend walking five miles each day. Take away one of the main reasons that you leave your house on a regular basis, and the average person is going to need a lot more exercise. Cyberspace may be helpful, but be sure to email yourself a reminder to run to the gym.

Physical well-being isn’t the only aspect of life that’s affected by extensive Internet usage. When the typed word is the mainstay of communication with friends, family, and people across the world (which is a huge advantage of the Internet), social relationships have to be adjusted. Emotions and inflections can’t be typed. It’s important to interact face to face with the people around you, not just with “Jamin298″ in London.

Of course, the Internet isn’t all bad. As previously stated, you can do just about anything online. Better education is more accessible, and you usually find better prices on merchandise online. People who work from home, like writers, rely on the Internet for jobs. Amusement like movies and arcades are becoming more expensive, while sites that offer video streaming and free online games provide a cheaper recreational option.

So, take it in moderation. Set a limit on the time you spend online, and stick to it.