Ok...technology meltdown time and my life is on hold. My laptop battery is dead (for good), so I can't unplug my computer without having to wait for six billion years for it to re-boot elsewhere, and the new one won't be here for a couple of days. My Outlook e-mail program crashed yesterday, with no short-term repair in sight. And, my cell phone works only randomly (most specifically when I don't need it to).
Unfortunately, my work depends on my computer, my email/calendar/task software, and my phone working correctly. I thought technology was supposed to make things easier. But it does seem that I'm attracting some seriously counter-productive technology mojo my way.
I'm thinking there are two possible lessons I'm meant to take from this experience. One is that I could demonstrate that it is, indeed, possible (though perhaps not particularly efficient) to revert to age-old methods of communication to achieve remarkable outcomes in work and life. Thus, it is possible that calligraphy pens, carrier pigeons, and tin cans connected by strings are in my future.
The other potential "aha" is that it's time for me to take a deep breath, exercise a heretofore unprecedented level of patience, and find creative solutions to move my projects forward in the absence of any 21st century conveniences. While one would be far more entertaining to write about (and to read about, I'm sure), the other seems more likely to prevent a technology meltdown from becoming an emotional meltdown.
Breath executed, patience iniated, creativity engaged. Backup plan: carrier pigeons waiting in the wings.
