Not doing so well at this.

I wish there was a way I could update this more often. It is a shame I've lived without internet access at home for so long. The dependency on things other than foreign substances put into your body are less deplorable. I think some people should go into rehab for over use of cell phones. How about dependencies on being in the right? What does it mean when you conceded in arguments you know you would have won? That is of course straying away from my original thought of dependencies. Everyone has to have their "crack." Be it Dr. Pepper, morning latte, or heroin itself, we all have those things we just have to have. A compulsory habit even can be like "crack." After mulling it over a bit I realized it boils down to being comforted by normalcy. Having that double mocha soy frappuccino every morning helps keep your sanity intact. Partially from the caffeine, but also knowing that your drink is your drink and you can rely on it. What can we rely on these days? Very little it seems, but the simple pleasures in life when appreciated get us through the day. It appears to be a vicious cycle of depending on somethings to keep a calm and collected mind initially, then the dependency is taken too far, overwhelms and becomes an issue that must be resolved. Only to be replaced by a new obsession. I'm reminded of an  article I was reading the other day; It labeled men at this time, we'll say ages 21-36, as different from generations before.  In that, they are maturing at a slower rate.  Less willing to be in committed relationships. Living as one would if they were a college bachelor. Another fascinating aspect of this article was it was a duel article with a viewpoint from a man and a woman. They both essentially said the same thing. Instead of growing up we seem to be growing down. That goes for both sexes as well. I can not fathom what went through all those peoples minds as they waited in line outside in the cold the apple store for the new ipad 2. This is purely a toy meant for adult's and apparently children's enjoyment. Once upon a time people would read or go out for a movie for entertainment. Now you play a game of angry birds, switch over to your facebook, check in on foursquare at your starbucks.  The root of my frustration is this. It is not socially acceptable to be in the company of others and becuase you are "bored" you have to fiddle with your toy. strike up a conversations. Stop excluding others.  Eventually you will realize that all you need is your gadget.  Then you'll take a look around and realize you're alone. All this gadgetry going on makes it easy to be the antisocial society we're turning into.