It is now day 24 of when our internet was to be installed and it was not... and still has not been. I'm not going to be dramatic about this [yes I am but just a bit]. I have been able to locate my greatest WIFI/data weaknesses, it's not the Netflix I miss most or YouTube streaming. Nope, it's my constant questions that now go unanswered (limited data means limiting phone usage). For instance -- How exactly do they make coconut oil? What was the CrossFit Games scoreboard looking like? Can you freeze chicken bones? What type of grass grows in Texas [and for that matter in Minnesota]? These are all questions I had last weekend and I let just pass unanswered. Sad people. I'm a less intelligent person without Google.
Correction: Let's be honest -- My greatest weakness is that I'm directionally challenged and living in a new city, so all my data needs to my prioritized to Google Maps.
Why is this such a big deal?
One: I work remotely from home. I have two freelance jobs and my job in Minnesota that I’m still doing remotely for the next few weeks. This means I have to run to a coffee shop every day to work, which isn’t the end of the world – but not ideal.
Two: This hasn’t been a week of mishaps with our internet. Nope! We have rounded the corner past week three here people.
The Mishaps:
The first person showed up on July 15th, we were informed there was a broken wire that they needed to fix.
The appointment was rescheduled to July 29th, in which I was informed of the same thing that I was informed about on July 15th.
Then, they were supposed to come August 3rd... they didn't. So a call was in order.
However, they decided to tell us for the first time that we are incharge of contacting the city ourselves to fix this broken line.
I attempted calling the number they suggested we call, but was kindly told that I didn't know what the hell I was talking about and need to get back on the phone with AT&T.
THIS resulted in me on the phone for an hour while riding in the car with my roommate, Luke. I was overall pretty kind, although I did swear a couple times [sorry Grandma], and I did ask a man "Are you listening to me?" he followed up with yes and I state, "No, do better." -- Men, after that story I'm sure you are all lining up to date me now.
An hour or so after my call Luke received a call stating that no they contract out to get the line fixed and that we have an appointment confirmed for August 13th. Nearly one month from when we were supposed to have internet.
Three: The cliché is true I run many hours of my through WIFI or data, and as I’m on a limited data plan I’m going to need WIFI real soon.
Silver Lining
One: I live in a brand-new city, which means there are ample things to do outside of the home.
Two: My roommate, Joy, owns all the seasons of Boy Meets World. I’m basic and this show brings me much happiness, get over it.
Overall, not having internet for entertainment purposes hasn't been very noticable. Not having internet for serious Google questions and work has been very noticable.
Millennial Ramble
One thing slightly ironic about being a millennial is that the general tone towards the entirety of the millennial generation is that we live in an "everyone wins" world and that we can’t take criticism.
Why do I find this funny you ask? Thank you for asking.
Is there a generation who is more made fun of or criticized than millennials? I don't think so. Therefore, non-millennial generations when you make fun us, for not being able to handle criticism and getting participation award, please recognize that if the millennial laughs, rolls their eyes, or does pretty much anything other then falling into a puddle of tears. The entire statement you just made was proven wrong by your own act of choosing to criticize a millennial and telling them they are generationally in last place... and then that millennial essentially saying "mk" and just taking it. Was that too Matrix-y of thought to follow?
Advice: This tidbit goes out to millenials and gen-zers. Go outside, don't perpetuate the stereotype that our generations are stuck behind our screens all the time. Also, I hear Vitamin D is good for you.
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