Our generations “relationship” with technology is completely inseparable. So to live a day without it would be unbearable.

Though I am not desperately connected to technology, I could tell right away this was going to be difficult. When I thought about the full 24 hours I have to go without the life I know the most, I became hesitant.

I conducted this experiment on a Friday through Saturday night. I chose this time because I wanted to know how much I really rely on technology.

Since I began my experiment at night, I was afraid that I wouldn’t be aware of my actions in the morning. Therefore, I decided to use up all my devices batteries. I also put pink Post-Its on all my electronics saying specifically “NO TV!” and “NO IPOD!”

Throughout the day, the temptation built up. So my parents and I decided to go out, making my day easier. We actually spent time together. We talked and laughed as a family.

At night, I explained to my parents why I was doing this experiment and a look of  remembrance crossed their faces. They knew as well as I did that technology is not the most valuable thing in life. After, we continued to talk and I got to feel a unity between us as we smiled together over our memories.

I would’ve never thought something as simple as my family could be such a big distraction from technology. I didn’t need a distraction. I just needed my family.