Chapter 2. "A slice of a techno addict's life."

Hello and welcome to another chapter of "A slice of life.".

As mentioned last week, this week, we will now look into the life of a technology addict. There was still the mystery behind the picture that we've seen. So what was missing in that picture? Well, you'll find out the answer later within this chapter.

But before i get to that, what is a technological addict or in short, the techno addict?

No, i'm not talking about those people that listen to noisy meaningless beats that you can hear coming from cars, with loud bass and repetitive tunes through out the whole track. A Techno-addict in my definition, is one who's addicted to the latest gadgets which are currently on market. Gadgets range from anything, from a mobile phone, to the latest gaming pc, mac, handheld consoles PSP or Nintendo DS to consoles such as PS3, Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360, to HD LCD TVs, or the latest GPS systems for vehicles and etc.

So what is it that they seek? These techno addicts, seek to own the latest gadgets and work hard to own these items. They work hard and get a job to buy all these expensive and latest gadgets so they can catch up to the fast pace evolving technologies. But are they ever satisfied? In the short term yes, however when new and improved gadgets get into the market, these people will start regretting that they've bought something "obsolette" even though its just a few months old. So why even bother buying in the first place when these gadgets are forever changing and improving? It's because that owning these gadgets gives them ecstasy. They literally worship these gadgets.
And the answer has been revealed. It's a SONY BRAVIA 40'' HD LCD TV, which also comes with a free PS3. Yes, I am a techno addict. And i'm sure that most of you out there are techno addicts as well. The needs of owning a new handphone, camera or laptop are signs that you are one of them. So why is it that i spend my money that i've worked so hard for on such gadgets? Well, some people would say, save your money, for a vacation or save it for a rainy day, or maybe save it to treat yourself to a feast. Well, the reason why i bought something like this rather than going on a vacation is because, its an object, and something that last. Unlike something that is long term, vacations are short, maybe breath taking, however, its only short term. You only return with memories, and the urge of wanting to go back again or to never go back there again as its not always that the vacation planned goes according to plan.


Why not save for a rainy day you say? Well, have you ever felt as free as a bird that you forget how life is like when you used to be caged? It's been a while since i was last restrained from spending my money that i have the will power to even control myself to buying these gadgets. Yes, i do have a spending problem which i tend to solve now by getting a job. Hoping that my resume gets through to the manager tonight.


Treat myself to a feast? What goes in, must come out. Feels like a waste, and yes occassionally one would want to indulge in fine dining and etc, but its not fun going out fine dining alone. So in conclusion, techno addicts will work, starve and not save any money at all to buy these gadgets. All these for that moment of ecstasy of unpacking these gadgets from their box and taking it out for a test run.

That is all i have to say about techno addicts in this chapter, stay tune for next weeks chapter, "A slice of a gamer's life." where there's a little bit of you in every slice.

Below is a sneak preview of what's likely the subject would be on about.

Would you like me to light that cigarette for you?
Mind if i join you for a ciggie break?



P.S: The pictures above are meant to annoy a certain friend who's a huge fan of Metal Gear Solid.