One of my dad’s favorite hobbies was photography. I remember him letting me use his camera when we were at church and I remember him developing some of his photos in our bathroom. I almost got in trouble once because I opened the door as he was taking the film out of his camera.

I’ve had the photography bug for a long time and  I think the time is right to give in to it. I enjoy taking pictures. It gives me a chance to slow down and pay attention to the special moments and details that we miss in our busy, fast-paced lives. Time stops for no one, but through photography you get a chance to capture that one second that will never return. This world we live in is an amazing place and there is beauty all around us. Take the time to stop and enjoy it. While you’re doing that read Genesis 1.

I know I haven’t posted to this blog in a while, but I hope to get back to it soon. I’ve been focusing my efforts on keeping the blog for the podcast running and got a little burnt out. I still like posting random thoughts, I just need to manage my time with it. Got more ideas coming so be on the lookout for them.

I was sitting watching Star Wars Episode IV and V on HBO and wondered if the Force would prevail if they had to use gas in their ships. It took me $40 to fill up my Accord!!! How much would it cost to get the Millenium Falcon going? And let’s not even mention flying in hyperspeed!!! Luke flying all over the place willy-nilly. They’d have to gas up every 10 minutes. The movie probably wouldn’t be so good then.

I finally got to put together a podcast with my wife and we had a good time. She’s not much of a tech junkie as I am, but she told me she enjoyed co-hosting the show. It got a little mushy at times, but that’s just us so get over it. We were able to cover the facts about our criminal justice system and do a special tribute to our moms in honor of Mother’s Day.

I normally try to post the shows on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month, but this one was a little late due to the Mother’s Day festivities. To listen to it, check out episode 22 on my podcast site and let me know what you think. Who knows, I may have to bring her back.

I was watching the Today Show a few months ago and saw a clip they put together on a Forbes editor who tried to live without his cell phone, e-mail and Blackberry for one week. The first day he was fine, but by the third day went went through withdrawls and started crying. He said he felt anxious and felt pain physically. I busted out laughing, but then I thought about it on my way to work.

How long could I live without my gadgets? No e-mail, cell phone, computer or internet usage. I don’t think so! Don’t expect me to try that experiment because “My name is Theo and I’m a Tech Junkie”. I honestly don’t think I could do it. My life is tied to using some form of technology on a daily basis. We’ve become so attached to this stuff to the point that letting go is close to impossible. How would my wife get a hold of me if she needed me? How would I communicate with my clients? I’m a computer programmer, how would I do my job?

I’ve heard people say it’s liberating to live without it. The job and friends no longer have immediate access to you. Whatever. If I don’t want to talk to you, I won’t answer my phone. While a day or two without my tech gear is needed now and then, anything too long just makes things worse. Yes, I have a problem and I’m not afraid to admit it.

How long could you live without your gadgets?