Computer problems

Wednesday, 8th of June 2016

First of all, I have to apologize to everyone who follows my blog since I haven't posted anything for twelve days and that is definetely way too long!

The truth is that I have been having huge computer problems since my batery fried and now the keyboard of my laptop stopped working, not enabling me to write down what I wish.

Basically, I now own a piece of technology with half of its abilities and making it only useful to watch videos, series or to save photos.

Luckly and since I also experienced similar problems with my laptop on my year in Germany (yes, this seems to only happen whenever I leave my country for more than a month), this time I came prepared and now I am back in business using an ipad to continue with the blog.

If you think about it, there is nothing more frustrating to an emigrant than computer or technology related issues, since it is the only thing that makes us feel connected with the world and people we left behind.

When a laptop stops working, panic strikes.

In 2014, just a week after my arrival in Bamberg, my laptop stopped working completely, there was no internet and no possibility for me to get in contact with my family and friends. I had to spend six months using my friend's wifi, which was in her apartment,through my phone, making it only possible for me to use if I was sitting next to my door in the kitchen. It is not unfair to say that it was the most uncomfortable thing in that all time.

Now, 2016, I find myself in a close situation but this time there is no friend to help me out, which doesn't make it any easier but I get by.

So don't worry, let the June writing commence!

From a girl struggling with computers,

Mariana Fidalgo