Being Connected

I can't imagine the world without email, cellphone, instant messenger and blogs. For some people, it's a past time, a fad and means of doing business. For our family it's a way of being connected and maintaining the relationships we have grown to enjoy (with all craziness included!).

Growing up, dinner was always a time where everybody shares their stories of the day. Now that dinner is on different time zones and schedules, blogging and instant messaging takes over. You get a glimpse of Achi Girlie's events , my nurse sister Jen's hospital adventures and usually my angst and musings. With the advent of digital camera's, the happenings in SoHo gets viewed in Makati and the family beach vacation in Batangas gets viewed in Manhattan two hours after getting off the car.

There is no replacement for the physical presence but technology have been a great tool in our lives. And of course, care packages that gets delivered from time to time is a great addition. Can't wait for the Manila package!