Thought of The Day: Headphones

Last weekend when I visited my parents I accidentally left my ipod headphones on the living room table. As soon as I hopped on the train back to my apartment I felt the peril of not having them. I noticed that the first thing I did after I sat down was reach for my ipod. I found my ipod, but no headphones.

Am I a victim of my own habits? Am I really that attached to my ipod?

Yes.

This is because without my ipod, I did not know what to do with myself. Honestly, I do not think most of us would. Whenever I travel on a train or a bus I always see about half the people on it listening to their mp3 players and most of them are college students.

So this whole week I have not used my ipod. Not on the train, not going to class, not at home, not at the park. And you know what?

It SUCKED!

I was going through withdrawals (at least for the first few days). I have become so accustom to this piece of technology that I almost needed it. To be honest thought, it also opened my eyes. I experienced so much more by not having headphones blocking out the world. For example, when I was long boarding I could actually hear all the angry people yelling at me to get the fuck of the road.

Well, I went back home last night and I am now free to separate myself from the world again. To be honest thought, I am not sure if I want to. I mean, for a little while I actually enjoyed it. I felt more connected with the city around me. It may be stupid, but I think you should all try not using your ipod for a few days, see what happens. Who knows, maybe you will meet someone interesting.

Cheers!

College Kid: Brack