Image via Wikipediaealized this weekend that I have a disease called iPad dependency. It is not an addiction but rather an unbelievable dependency on the 7 1/2 by 9 1/2 piece of plastic and metal. I carry it with me all the time--hence, the reason for a large purse. I read the news on it, communicate with my family and friends on it, play games on it, (not that often), check email on it, check the weather on it, and, in emergencies, I turn to it to solve my problems--whatever they may be.This weekend my husband was rushed to the hospital with a life threatening problem following a total knee replacement. As the doctors took care of him and I realized that we would not get out of the emergency room until at least 4 in the morning, I wondered how I could possibly leave him and go to work. I did not have my principal's phone number or a computer with me to contact the sub service. Then I realized that my iPad was in my purse. Within minutes I had signed on to the sub service, emailed my principal, and sent in my lesson plans for the day. When the diagnosis of a "horseshoe kidney" came from the doctor, I searched Wikipedia on my iPad and emailed the family about his status.
When I took my husband home, I sat by him as he was resting and quietly checked the Daily to see the day's news. I checked the weather and then began reading my book--all on my iPad.
It's true. I am iPad dependent. I wonder if there is a 12 step program for this?
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