Technology is cool. Computers are cool. The Internet is very cool.

My computer is my hot rod. You know how some guys spend all weekend on their cars? Under the hood, changing the oil, messin’ with the stereo and speakers, replacing the water pump? Well, I do that sort of thing too, but I do with my computer.

I’ve spent entire weekends ripping apart my computer. I’ll clean each individual part and place it back inside the case carefully. I’ll organize all the wires and make it look neat and clean. Or I’ll reorganize my network, or mess with the firewall, stuff like that.

My computer is also my pub. You know how some people go to their favorite bar after work? They relax and have a drink, chat with friends, socialize, read the paper or watch the news? Hey, I do that too, but I do it on the Internet. I like to play video games with my friends online. We chat using VOIP (voice over Internet, works like a big ol’ telephone conference call) or if we don’t feel like talking we can just type.

Hey, I’m a social guy. I just like to socialize with my friends online. My hacker buddies live all over the country, the world even. I’ve got friends in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Trinidad, Texas… The Internet brings us all together.

My mother’s death has been hard on me. However, it’s made easier with this technology at my fingertips. I never have to feel lonely. My friends are as close to me as a few milliseconds away.

My computer hooked up to the Internet is my connection to the world, my friends, and just about everything.