My Biggest Secret

Internet Addict-No, Not Me

Years ago when I was working, I had no use for computers. I didn't use computers much where I worked. I was kind of forced into using the computer. The Purchasing Agent at the store where I worked was leaving and I was promoted into his position. I had helped him at times with ordering, so I was the one selected to fill his position. I didn't know how to use Word or Excel, Windows or the Internet.

I had to learn most of what he did in a week. I decided to go to night school to learn these programs better. My boss would try to help me, but she wasn't a good teacher. I went to a class on Windows, Word and Excel. I even decided to buy my own computer to practice on at home. My first computer purchase was a Dell desktop computer. Back then, it cost me about $2,000.00. It turned out to be one of the best investments I ever made.

I did my lessons from school at home and I passed each class. I also bought a printer. I found I enjoyed typing letters on the different cool stationary papers. I then became interested in the Internet when our company started its own website. Since, I knew nothing about using the internet, I went and took a class on that as well. After that, I hooked up to the internet at home.

I found out about emailing, e-cards and searching for anything you were interested in. I would stay up till 3:00 in the morning sometimes when I first got hooked up. It was so full of information. It was so much fun, I told my dad it was the best toy I ever had.

Next, I started online shopping, including E-bay of course. I got a little carried away with that at first. It was so easy, but when my credit card bill came in the mail, I decided I had to slow it down. It was just so thrilling winning an auction. I loved getting packages in the mail. I would have the packages sent to my workplace and naturally I had to share what I got with my co-workers.

The next thing I discovered was online survey sites that offered points toward gift cards or cash! I was so excited! I signed up for a Pay Pal Account and I was all set to go. I tried different sites and kept the ones I liked and got rid of the others. I was really excited when I got my first check and my first gift card.