I've been getting the itch for a new mac again. not a brand new, straight-from-apple-heaven mac; just something that can run leopard, i can load alot of stuff on, and makes life more productive again. I used to have that mac...and then they released the new OS (that was 3 "cats" ago), or the iphone came out, or some other "necessity" was invented that created problems for those of us who aren't slaves to upgrades. But sometimes it's easier to be a slave, it would seem. I've found my productivity diminishing by the moment, as this old faithful G3 iMac cranks out the daily assignments I demand of her. But is it ever slow! I can't run Leopard, can't update itunes, can't load all my songs or photos, can't play youtube videos, can't play a dvd period, can't load word or excel (i know, everyone is using pages, now...), and the list goes on. My drive for simplicity and a streamlined vehicle in which to arrive there just came to a screeching halt. So now I find myself at that place where I have begun to wonder if now is the time to pray and ask God for my simple life to be returned to me in the form of a highly efficient piece of silicon heaven. In addition, I am actually catching myself daydreaming about adding an iPhone to the mix. I know, I know. Why do I fight it? It's in my blood, this apple flavored techie thing. And the synchronicity--ahh, the beauty. And the ultimate money wasting, time hogging "upgrade" to my life that is appearing to be more and more inevitable?? Texting. That's right. I may have to actually begin paying to have someone tell me in type what could have been verbalized just as easily, and that I am ALREADY PAYING FOR. I still don't get it, yet I do. All these things that I love and hate, are coming soon to a phone bill and bank statement near me. So I pray for God's provision for these "needs", because, in reality, I do need them. The complexities of life can only be avoided for so long before it comes to the point where I am actually avoiding the people and relationships that I need to be a part of the most. To be ACCESSIBLE is to be PRODUCTIVE. However much it may appear to slow me down, that is the very thing that needs to happen. Slowing down MY version of productivity to be available to God and what He wants me to produce for his Kingdom. This stuff always takes time. And time is what I need to make more space for via technology. So here's to macheads, gearheads, twitterheads, techie types, and regular wives, moms, and Christians everywhere who want to be used by God for His glory... :-)
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