#7

Technology

In form 6 I bought a small blue Olivetti typewriter. I did love my typewriter and used it for typing essays when I was at university. I couldn’t believe the advantages computers offered in their ability to allow for revision, changing bits about and refining writing. Out goes the white-out. In with the delete button.
The internet has also opened up many possibilities for sharing information and fast communication although here in the bush you need a book to read while waiting for pages to load. This is frustrating when you consider that it’s often people living at a distance fror academic institutions, government bodies and so on who would benefit from a fast and cheap link- up.
I have to add that one of the best inventions is recorded music. Listening to music from around the world and from different eras is one of the most enjoyable pursuits. Live music of course is fantastic but when you can’t see and hear, hearing is damn good.