Gina Albano's Technobiography

As a young girl, I was exposed to technology almost everyday. I would watch videos and television shows. My parents would let me listen to the radio in the car and in the house. We had one house phone while I was growing up. Cell phones were rarely used and my parents both owned beepers. They would have their beeper clipped onto their belt and when someone was trying to contact them, the beeper would make a noise. From there, you could either call the person via a cellphone or use a payphone. Soon after, beepers became outdated and cellphones become increasingly popular.

During elementary school, I remember typing up book reports with a type writer. I absolutely hated using that thing! I would get completely frustrated when I accidently pushed a wrong key and I couldn't backspace. I would have to start my paper all over again. I was obsessed with my disc man in late elementary into middle school. I thought it was the coolest thing having a portable CD player I could take with me everywhere.

When I reached middle school, my family purchased a desktop computer. I started taking computer classes in school and became more comfortable with the programs and typing skills. It wasn't until 9th grade that I was granted the privledge of a cell phone. I had a strict plan with limited minutes and no texting. I was only allowed to use the cellphone for emergencies and when I needed a ride home from practice.

From high school until now; I have upgraded my cellphone, stopped using disposable cameras, traded my disc man in for an IPOD, and converted all of our family VHS tapes into DVD's. Once I finally figure out the latest technology, something new usually hits the market. I must say though, I would have an incredibly hard time living without my cellphone and laptop.