Amusing anecdotes & random ramblings
Internet addicted? Naaa….
I’ve come back from two weeks in the United States – one week in Cleveland with HyperHam, and one week with (almost) my entire family exploring New York.
Whilst in New York, I had to pay for wireless Internet access. I ended up paying about $30 for Internet access on three of the five days I was in one of the world’s most amazing cities – although one time was so I could try to check-in for flights online, and another time was for a (failed) job application.
But really, I didn’t HAVE to have Internet access. I just wanted it. and there’s only so much walking around you can do before your legs fall off…
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By day a BBC/Intranet content producer. By night, mildly obsessed by web, film, comedy, pop/digital culture, people, and randomness.
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Welcome back. Hope your new blog site serves you better than the last one.
Anna