Hey everyone!
So, if you’re reading this, you probably know me personally. (I have absolutely no illusions about the popularity of my blog.) Therefore, let it be known to everyone who visits my apartment that:
Yep! You read that correctly. The last day I’ll have Wi-Fi available in my studio is February 13. Cue the shouts of horror.
Why did I do this? Why would I put myself through this? I’m just as much of YouTube addict as every other internet obsessed nerd my age. I do 95% of my shopping online, including a bit of grocery shopping. I’m on every social media platform you can shake a stick at. Even the UN, the UNITED NATIONS themselves, have declared internet access to be a human right!* So why would I willingly give up it up?
Well, if you read my previous blog entry, I’m sure you can come with a logical reason.
BECAUSE I’M CHEAPPPPPPPPPP
You’d be only partially correct. While the economics of the situation definitely were a factor, the main reason for why I’m disconnecting my Wi-Fi connection is because I’m not around to use it enough.
Seriously! My commute’s an hour and half each way, five days a week. That means I literally have 3-4 waking hours in my apartment during the weekdays. What am I doing during those scant few hours? Streaming midget porn? Mining Bitcoin? Moonlighting as a camgirl?
Unfortunately, the truth is nothing so interesting. My home life actually consists of cooking food, consuming food, completing house chores like cleaning up after food, watching YouTube videos about food, and showering so I don’t look like a food obsessed glutton. Also, this only applies if I’m actually home during the weeknights. You guys know how often we go out. Even on weekends, I’m usually out or doing house chores.
Basically, I don’t really utilize my internet at home. Occasionally, I’ll watch YouTube or Netflix, (but only when the stars align in a precise manner and I can con someone to watch with me on my tiny laptop.)
So, if I don’t use Wi-Fi at home, why the hell am I paying $45 a month for it? It’s madness! That’s the main reason why I’m quitting Spectrum.
The other reason I’m quitting Spectrum is because of my desire to live and spend more intentionally. There’s nothing intentional or strategic about tossing money at a conventional item just because everyone else has one. There’s nothing useful about paying for a service that I’m not using. If I was working from home or spending more time there, that’s a different story. It would be a need. However, at this point, it’s more of a nod to conventionality and convenience. Therefore, au revoir!
That being said however, I’m not quitting the internet entirely. Since I have unlimited data on my phone, I’ll be using that to stream media. I am also aware that I will need to use the internet on my computer at some point.
Guess who’s looking at hot spot options!
*This is NOT what the UN was referring to.
So, if you’re reading this, you probably know me personally. (I have absolutely no illusions about the popularity of my blog.) Therefore, let it be known to everyone who visits my apartment that:
I don’t have Wi-Fi anymore!
Yep! You read that correctly. The last day I’ll have Wi-Fi available in my studio is February 13. Cue the shouts of horror.
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| Everyone's reaction to the lack of WiFi |
Why did I do this? Why would I put myself through this? I’m just as much of YouTube addict as every other internet obsessed nerd my age. I do 95% of my shopping online, including a bit of grocery shopping. I’m on every social media platform you can shake a stick at. Even the UN, the UNITED NATIONS themselves, have declared internet access to be a human right!* So why would I willingly give up it up?
Well, if you read my previous blog entry, I’m sure you can come with a logical reason.
BECAUSE I’M CHEAPPPPPPPPPP
You’d be only partially correct. While the economics of the situation definitely were a factor, the main reason for why I’m disconnecting my Wi-Fi connection is because I’m not around to use it enough.
Seriously! My commute’s an hour and half each way, five days a week. That means I literally have 3-4 waking hours in my apartment during the weekdays. What am I doing during those scant few hours? Streaming midget porn? Mining Bitcoin? Moonlighting as a camgirl?
Unfortunately, the truth is nothing so interesting. My home life actually consists of cooking food, consuming food, completing house chores like cleaning up after food, watching YouTube videos about food, and showering so I don’t look like a food obsessed glutton. Also, this only applies if I’m actually home during the weeknights. You guys know how often we go out. Even on weekends, I’m usually out or doing house chores.
Basically, I don’t really utilize my internet at home. Occasionally, I’ll watch YouTube or Netflix, (but only when the stars align in a precise manner and I can con someone to watch with me on my tiny laptop.)
So, if I don’t use Wi-Fi at home, why the hell am I paying $45 a month for it? It’s madness! That’s the main reason why I’m quitting Spectrum.
The other reason I’m quitting Spectrum is because of my desire to live and spend more intentionally. There’s nothing intentional or strategic about tossing money at a conventional item just because everyone else has one. There’s nothing useful about paying for a service that I’m not using. If I was working from home or spending more time there, that’s a different story. It would be a need. However, at this point, it’s more of a nod to conventionality and convenience. Therefore, au revoir!
That being said however, I’m not quitting the internet entirely. Since I have unlimited data on my phone, I’ll be using that to stream media. I am also aware that I will need to use the internet on my computer at some point.
Guess who’s looking at hot spot options!
*This is NOT what the UN was referring to.
Yeah, Spectrum keeps wanting me to activate their services (since their equipment was installed in the apartment before I started renting). If you can get by on 10-15 GB a month, there are a lot of options available. It seems tho, unless you are very mindful about it, there is no getting around paying $800 or more a year for cell+internet.
ReplyDeleteWhy can't we go back to carrier pigeons?!
DeleteMuwhaha, well there is certainly enough supply of those around here if you ever want to get in that business :)
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