Collecting and burning CDs, carrying a flip phone, and proving life exists beyond the algorithm —all while willingly inconveniencing myself in the name of no...
After what feels like an endless search, I finally found a flip phone that fits both my needs and the kind of life I'm trying to build. Over the past few years, I've become increasingly tired of my iPhone and social media. I missed when phones were just... phones. Not a huge slab of glass keeps you hooked on doomscrolling for hours. I wanted something that would let me stay connected without…
Hey everyone! I wanted to discuss the differences between using a music streaming app that provides you with access to millions of songs but may push AI-generated music through its algorithm versus using a device where you can add your own favorite music and listen to whatever you want. Especially as someone who is trying to live offline lol. Back in high school, I used to have my Spotify…
As someone who grew up in the early 2000s, I've seen just how much technology has changed. Back then, everything had its own device. We had CD players for music, DVD players for movies, digital cameras and camcorders for photos and videos, handheld game consoles, and actual books on our shelves. Fast forward to today, and one device does almost everything: our smartphones. Now, don't get me wrong,…
Hey! So far, I have gotten back into reading again; not to say that I don't read, but I'm always using digital books instead of physical books. But I missed the feel of holding on to the pages and the texture. This is what I have been reading lately: Help Wanted by Adelle Waldman: Personally, this is a book that is so relatable when it comes to the working environment, dealing with coworkers,…
Hey everyone! My name is Shante, I'm 23 years old, and I love the Most High God, art, music, reading, and tech (mainly old and newer tech). In the more recent years, I wanted to find myself and be able to focus on the things I love without getting distracted; then I realized it's those damn phones lol. So, I decided to delete my Instagram/Snapchat account that I had for 8 years, and my TikTok…