An Open Letter to the Internet

Dear Internet,

     You and I need to talk.

     When I first got you, you were the source for my elementary-school research projects and funny videos. In middle school you grew to include internet games like Club Penguin and World of Warcraft. In high school, you have expanded yet further to provide me with an endless supply of good music, funny videos, interesting articles, and clever web-comics, just to name a few. You have given me opportunities for expanding my horizon that would never have been possible had we never met. You are the gift that simply keeps giving. With you by my side, I can never be bored.

    But I suppose that's the problem, isn't it? Yes, you consistently and constantly entertain me. You link me to the latest incredible scientific discovery day after day. You allow me to multitask beyond belief, listening to music while playing games while writing an essay. I suppose what I'm saying is that you let me escape my life. But maybe an escape isn't what I need right now. Maybe it would be better for me to do my homework as soon as I get home without first looking at the top pictures on FunnyJunk. Maybe it would be better for me to write my essays without the distraction of Spotify. Maybe it would be better for me to get outside and go for a walk in the little free time that I have instead of mindlessly clicking link after link.

     I don't hate you. God knows this is closest thing I've ever felt to love. But I think we need a break. Just so we can try meeting other people for a little while and see how it feels. I'll still be around, and I know you'll be there when I need you. But I think a bit of distance could do us both some good.

Your's Truly,
Aaron Karp


P.S. Thanks for all the porn.