Just Like the Good Old Days

Your life without a computer: what does it look like?

Throughout my teenage years this was how it was – no computers. I remember the transition from using the typewriter to the computer when I was in the University, and at the time I was impressed I didn’t have to waste paper or use the typing correction liquid. But back to the topic if no computers. While I doubt we’ll ever be faced with this event ever happening in the future, I’d like to imagine how I can thrive in the remote instance it does…

My book shelf might start to be filled with books once again. I will probably resume reading the books that I’ve kicked off on that are now gathering dust. Then after I finish reading them, I will make space for new books by donating (or exchanging) them at the neighborhood street library.

As for communications, I will have to stock up on stamps, dig up my organizer to record phone numbers.

Travel will be trickier and will definitely be more costly. I don’t even know if I will still have a job if computers are gone as everything requires email and internet. If I somehow still have a budget for travel, it will mean booking tickets at the airline ticketing offices. As for booking hotels or BnBs, I will most likely it through a travel agent. Maybe, just like in 2020, D and I will focus on in-country travels and staycations. In case we need directions when driving, we can always stop by an establishment and ask. Just like the old days.

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  1. Joe Talks Avatar

    Good one, keep writing ✍️

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    1. MrsWayfarer Avatar

      Thanks for reading, Joe!

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  2. Rebecca Avatar

    I grew up just when computers and cellphones were becoming household staples, but I recall my earliest years without computers and still played outside. The world has changed a ton since then, for better and for worse, but there’s no denying that technology is here to stay!

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    1. MrsWayfarer Avatar

      Aww I remember playing outside as a child. Happy memories!

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  3. Lakshmi Bhat Avatar

    It is nice to imagine but it would be really difficult if we had to go back to the old days 😊 . We were in Libya for two years. Before returning for good we wanted to see places in Europe. My father recommended a travel book. I think it was Europe in 25 dollars a day. This was in 1988. We followed the instructions in the book and spent nearly a month in Europe and had a wonderful time. Now we book in advance. But both are fun.

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    1. MrsWayfarer Avatar

      Good on you for having a book as reference for your EU trip. This makes me think back on the days I’d spend hours in the bookstore browsing through travel books.

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  4. Wetravelhappy Avatar

    Ouch that hits me – I also have a lot of books that are unread and sadly collecting dust. But same here, high school was just the typewriter, hmm even during the start of uni. I remember it was an in thing in Diliman to pay for someone to type our research paper, and yah still using the typewriter. Ah good old college days. Thank you for this post. Brought back those memories. 🙂

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    1. MrsWayfarer Avatar

      Oh yeah! I remember now, my roommate had a sideline job of typing research papers! Good memories

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    1. MrsWayfarer Avatar

      Thank you for reading ☺️

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  5. AndysWorldJourneys Avatar

    wait – THATS your bookshelf??? So – you are a Doctor Who fan???

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    1. MrsWayfarer Avatar

      It’s the neighborhood’s book shelf =) cool isn’t it? I’ve always wanted to watch Doctor Who but I can’t find them here

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      1. AndysWorldJourneys Avatar

        Doctor who is coming to Disney +. You can find most old episodes on archive… theres a website I dont know it off the top of my head. The 60th anniversary specials are coming to Disney next month
        and I presume all the other episodes. I’ll probably be in the Philippines when the first special is on!

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      2. MrsWayfarer Avatar

        Oh that’s great to hear you’re coming over! Keep me posted if you’ll get a chance to be at the Makati City area.
        I’ll keep an eye out for Doctor Who!

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      3. AndysWorldJourneys Avatar

        I believe my hotel is around that area. Yes P Borgas Corner?

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      4. MrsWayfarer Avatar

        Nice! If you are free for coffee lemme know!

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