Internet!

When we first moved into our apartment, we were told that the landlord had been “promising” to install internet for at least a few years.  But it hadn’t happened yet.  It was the classic example in this culture of someone telling you “yes” but having no intention of following through.  So we just accepted that we would probably never have internet access at home.

But then, after a few months, we discovered that a company on the floor below us had an unprotected wireless signal.  I don’t know if they realized that there was no password required….but we suddenly had FREE WIFI!!!  Well, between the hours of 9 AM and 6 PM during the week, unless it was a holiday or weekend or they just felt like leaving work early at 2 PM.  Even with the inconveniences, we were so grateful for that signal. 

But then last week, our landlord stopped by.  He had recently paid the enormous fee to have internet installed in his own apartment.  They were paying a whole lot of money so that their son could have internet access.  But the problem was, even though they were paying a lot of money, they were on the “limited plan.”  Once you used up your 5 GB each month, you had no more internet for the rest of the month.  So…..the landlord had this great idea.  What if he upgrades to the unlimited access plan, and then runs a cable up to our apartment so we can share the internet access, and the cost?  What a great idea!

He came by tonight to set it up.  And now we have internet that is faster than I have experienced in the last year and a half of living here.  And we can Skype on the weekends, and on holidays, and at night!  It’s amazing!

So.  I realize that having internet should not be my top priority in life.  But…..it’s still really nice!