This is a throw back post to October 2019.

After spending three weeks in Alaska, I had a one day layover in Seattle, WA. I planned to visit my friend Rixa. Professionally, Rixa challenges me and I love to have conversation with her. She helps me re-awaken my passion for early childhood education every time we talk! 

While in Seattle, Rixa’s car was vandalized and my bag was stolen. Taken were my computer, iPad, iPod and other travel items. Most notably stolen was my reflection notebook ironically given to me by Rixa. The reflections contained within are priceless to me and now lost forever.

What lessons are there in being robbed twice in a 6-month time period?

I feel safe and loved in a time when my security is being challenged. Fortunately, nothing happened to me just my “stuff” is gone.

This event will force me to have specific times to be online. How my life will change without the convenience of my OWN laptop? Will I connect more with people or will it be harder for me?

Connecting with people with limited technology will be a challenge. Rather than replacing lost technological items, using a desktop at work and my phone for social media I can stay in touch. I commit to visiting people face to face! 

For now, I am grateful we are happy, healthy and safe. 

Update July 2020:

So much has changed. My experiment in not having a computer only lasted until Christmas when I received a new one. I was able to stay connected with a phone and desktop.

Technology was the avenue for connecting during the corona virus pandemic. Technology became a lifeline while we all #stayathome, #socialdistancing and #washyourhands.