I find it amazing that people my age and younger have no idea what the internet is about or how to use it. We grew up in a world that thrives on change. My generation has seen more changes every week than most people before us saw in a lifetime. Yet so many are afraid of computers. They are even afraid of switching the thing on!

I remember well attending a course on computing a couple of years back when I was actually awarded 10 points in the exam for switching the mains switch and a further 10 points for pushing the power button. Come on!!!! We have had electricity for a while now - we have had it at home at least since I was five - I think most people would find that automatic.

The internet is so full of possibilities. I can shop or window shop any time I like. I know just what to get from IKEA before I leave home. I run my bank account, blog and keep in touch with all the friends I lost touch with and found again on Friends United. FaceBook and MySpace give the opportunity to meet new people from all over the world. I even use Twitter to keep tabs on archaeology and politics- two of my many passions.

You might think I'm addicted, but I only spend an hour or so a day doing all that. Since I was never any good at posting letters - I wrote loads, but never remembered to post them- at least my friends now know I'm still alive and kicking. It's all so much easier now, too with Flock browser. I can do it all in one place!