I remember I was 7 years when I got my first phone. It was an old Motorola Timeport L7089 like the one in the picture. I really did not have someone to call and honestly did not use it for anything else than play the games snake and falling numbers. Now that I am 20 I get to compare my first phone to my tablet and realise how much technology has improved and developed. They have become indispensable for us. I was born in El Salvador in Central America and I have also lived part of my life in Guatemala. Both of these countries are Spanish speaking countries. Coming to the U.S. would not be the same without my electronic device. My iPad has allowed me to download an app that translates words and sentences from english to spanish. This has helped me when I am writing essays and do not know how to say or write a word in english. Smart phones and electronic devices such as tablets provide innumerable applications that can be helpful for studies. These gadgets are not only reachable but also help the environment. One of my favorite applications is Kindle. I have been able to buy books to read on my iPad and since these books are not in paper the price is even cheaper. I would love to have all of my books from college on my iPad. That way it will not only be ecological but more easy to reach and I would not have to be carrying all those heavy books around campus. Only my iPad. If there is something I could recommend to professors to do it would be to make their students buy books that can be read on electronic devices.
Last but not least, one of the most amazing things about technology is youtube. I love the fact that I can have the youtube application on my iPad. I am musician and love to listen to music all the time. I specifically have an obsession with auditions from contests like American Idol, The Voice or the X Factor. I love to watch the auditions and discover new singers. To finish today´s post let me share with you my one of my favorite auditions so far. Even though he did not win the competition last season, I loved how emotive everything turned out. The story behind the choice of song is amazing. Take a look and have a wonderful day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ra_iiSIn4OI
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Until next time,
Fabiola Rivas
