Week 1- The Internet and its importance... to me.

Without the Internet, I would not be able to do my assignment here. Without the Internet, I would not be able to search for the necessary information I need for my countless assignments and projects at the comfort of my home. Without the Internet, there would not be much indoor entertainment for me. This is just how important the Internet is to me. I believe there are many people who share similar thoughts as me, thankful for the invention and the existence of the Internet which helped us in many different ways.

Ever since the Internet existed, my life sort of revolves around it. Instant online messaging is a way of communication when my project mates and I have to discuss about our projects. The Internet provides us the flexibility and convenience to do so without having to meet up in person.

E-mail enables us to send documents to each other instantly too, increasing work efficiency. When we need to have more content for our project assignments, we do research over the Internet using online tools like the Google search engine and online library catalogues to find the information we need. We no longer need to travel to the nearby brick and mortar library to pore through countless of thick and heavy books to search for relevant information.


My indoor entertainment involves a lot of online activities over the Internet. I use Facebook to connect with my friends everyday and find out from their photos and statuses what they have been up to recently. Of course, it does not replace the usual gatherings i have with my friends. Facebook supplements our usual communication with each other and gives us a platform to share our favourite moments, music, stories, videos, photos, interests and etc. with our loved ones. I play the game applications on Facebook too but will always make sure that i do not get too hooked on them. (above is the photo of my virtual pet on Pet Society. Yes, I'm extremely proud of this pet made out of pixels :D )Like all other young adults, I like to watch Youtube videos too.

The Internet has become so ubiquitous and important in our lives that some people are already addicted to it. Yet i think we should always remind ourselves not to be overly dependent and obsessed with what it offers.