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After pressure from friends who live abroad and a co-worker who has dreams of living in a Skype-nation, I finally broke down and signed up. A painless procedure really. It hurt more to THINK about jumping on the tech train of communication. Why was I so hesitant? Was it because my pre-conceived notions of “those” people who do Skype are of hipsters and teens who have extensive profiles on Facebook and Myspace and entirely too much time on their hands? Was it that I don’t REALLY need to sit in front of my computer more than I already do? Why is it free? Am I going to be getting even more random porn spam in my inbox? It probably was the optional headset that was freaking me out. I never aspired to be a person with a headset on talking at my computer. Either way, I tossed my reservations aside and dove in to see what this world looks like.
I had one video chat and was sold. I quickly called my dad and forced him and my mom to sign up. After gingerly walking him through the process (he lacks any tech savvy) for the first time, we could talk and see each other in real time. We hung up. I immediately called my brothers to get them signed up. I pleaded my case that, as a family who is scattered around the west, this will be a beautiful way to be in each others lives a little deeper. I can’t wait to see everyone in my family with an account. I will get to see my 5 year old nephew and he will get to “hang out with his grandparents”. I am excited about this new world. It isn’t my first choice in mode of spending time with my family, but if it fills the space between visits then I am more than willing to jump on the train!
