By Alicia Kay Lanier, REALTOR
Yes, I admit it: I have always been a late (as opposed to an early) adopter of all things technological. Rather like admitting to “heresy” in the Silicon Valley, huh? It’s not that I don’t like new things, I usually do enjoy what’s new: foods, travel, music, movies, people, or almost anything else you can name.
But when it comes to technology, my reluctance to plunge in wholeheartedly early on is all about those pesky bugs and my commitment to being a value-driven shopper! I frankly would rather others take the test drive and rate whatever the “latest thing” is for me. And, once the tipping point is reached, hey, just point me in the direction of what will best fit me and my lifestyle and I’m ready. My list of late-adopting is lengthy, and includes the microwave oven, PC, fax, cell phone, GPS, Palm PDA, texting, Blackberry. My son-in-law and I still disagree about Apple and its iThings, but that’s another story!
The sole exception was my instant love and use of the Internet and world wide web and e-mail in the mid-1990s, all of which I was introduced to by my tech employer at the time – so I didn’t really have a choice. Besides they were paying the bill and constantly upgrading anything buggy. Of course, I admit that I did get an ISP and email about that same time on my home computer, too.
As for social networking, I did sign up early in the new century for LinkedIn, which I still enjoy for its interesting groups and professional connections. And, in the 1990s, I participated in Instant Messaging and chat rooms (but wasn’t too fond of either.)
As for Facebook, it became more and more obvious that all around me my family and friends constantly seemed to have their heads bent over their SmartPhones, smiling about the latest photo or news feed from a Friend on Facebook. It took awhile, but I finally realized that the reason that my In Box no longer had chatty email from friends and family – with the attendant gossipy news and cute photos – was because it had all moved over to Facebook! What’s a grandmother (or Friend) to do when she hungers for new photos and gossipy notes?
Well, you get the picture! So look for me on Facebook. I’m there now. And, you know what? It’s kinda cool … but I don’t plan to give up my in-person socializing anytime soon.
Alicia Kay Lanier is a REALTOR and represents both Home Sellers and Home Buyers throughout the Silicon Valley. Planning to sell or buy in the near future? Email Alicia@AliciaLanier.com
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