I hate to admit it, but I have a very poor relationship with technology.

Some may call it old fashioned, but I feel as if I have been left in a high-tech world with low-tech understanding of how this stuff works.

Let me clarify that I am not explicitly referring to complex procedures and operations in the realm of technology, but rather simple tasks- that the average person is capable of executing.

I often over hear people joking about their grandparent's, or even parent’s, inability to perform basic operations on their phone or computer but it never occurred to me, until recently, that I was just as incompetent with it as they were.

My friends have recently classified me as the “technologically challenged friend”, and although the title is completely accurate, I often wonder if there’s any hope for change.

Regardless, I have accumulated a list of reasons that validate my struggles of being the technologically challenged friend.

You’re Never Up To Date

I swear as soon as I learn how to master one update, another reappears. Also, I am perfectly content with my phone why must we always get new ones? I have additionally noticed that I have learned to celebrate the little things- any simple accomplishment is worth celebrating (even if it is something as simple as learning how to turn a camera on).

Technical Terms Are Impossible To Understand

As technical jargon is tossed around I find myself utterly confused. The worst of the problem is that as prospective employers ask for my knowledge of software, all I can confidentially say is that I know how to turn a computer on (most of the time). However, most of the time I emit a blank stare when it comes to any tech-lingo.

Your Google Searches Are Beyond Embarrassing

I have learned that google has the answers to all my technical questions. The only down side- when my friends see it I am beyond embarrassed. I believe I have the right to be confused, as times are always changing, but apparently there are some questions I should “just know”.

You Prefer To Write Over Typing

People judge me on this- BIG TIME. Sure, computers may be efficient to some, but what the hell happened to some old fashioned writing?!

In any instance, the struggles of being technologically challenged never ends. I have learned to accept my grandma like abilities when it comes to the mechanics of electronics, and maybe someday I will join the movement (maybe).