Reflection Paper #1

For the essay I wrote last week, writing a narrative that was meant to be about a personal experience was probably the most difficult part of writing the essay. I do not usually have a problem sharing my experiences but for the story I was telling, I feel like anyone reading it would largely disagree with my perspective on technology often being a major distraction. I was unsure on whether to change the topic of my essay and talk about another experience or take the chance and forget about what others might think. In the end, I kept to my original plan.

I decided to write about this experience because I wanted to demonstrate that I did not just delete Instagram and Twitter or keep my phone on "Do Not Disturb," I had no phone, so I could not be tempted to check what was happening on any social media outlet, nor was my mother able to flood my phone with a myriad of things for me to do around the house before I got home. It was not until I got a new phone for Christmas that I recognized the significance of the restrictions I was forced to endure. I felt that sharing this experience was proof of how technology can take control of our lives without us even noticing the consequences; it does not hurt to take a break and accomplish what you need to get done.

As the writer of the essay, I hope that my story is a relatable experience that especially reminds us students to not lose focus of what is important. This includes being technology savvy and academically successful, while still maintaining exceptional communication skills. In our twenty-first century, having a balance in all these fields helps for one to be successful in any field they aspire to practice in.