The Chronicles of My Misadventures with Technology

If there’s one thing I’ve learned about myself, it’s that technology and I share a complicated relationship like that one couple in a sitcom who fight constantly but somehow end up together in the end. Let’s just say that if technology had a restraining order against me, I wouldn’t be surprised.

The Printer That Hated Me

My first skirmish with technology began in college with a printer. Ah, the humble printer, mankind’s cruelest invention. I had an assignment due in 10 minutes, and naturally, the printer decided it was the perfect time to go on strike. It blinked at me with its ominous red light, displaying an error code that might as well have been ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs. After frantically Googling, restarting, and whispering sweet nothings into its paper tray, I finally managed to print the document. Only... it was upside down and backward. My professor now knows I can write essays and unintentionally create abstract art.

The Smart Home That Outsmarted Me

Years later, I decided to upgrade my home with "smart" devices. Big mistake. My smart speaker decided it was more of a stand-up comedian than a useful assistant. “Alexa, turn on the lights,” I’d say, and she’d respond with, “Sorry, I can’t find any lights connected to your account.” I live in a one-bedroom apartment, Alexa. You’re standing right there.

Then there was the time my smart fridge started sending me passive-aggressive notifications. “You’re out of milk again,” it beeped. I didn’t ask to be judged, Samsung.

The Social Media Catastrophe

Social media isn’t safe either. I once meant to DM my friend a funny meme but accidentally posted it to my story, which included my boss, my crush, and my overly concerned aunt who still doesn’t understand the difference between a like and a comment. Cue a flurry of messages:

• Boss: “Is this work-related?”
• Crush: “LOL, what even is this?”
• Aunt: “Are you okay? Do you need prayers?”

Deleting it only made me look guiltier, so now I just lean into the chaos.

The Time My GPS Turned Into a Saboteur

Technology’s greatest betrayal came in the form of my GPS. On a road trip, it decided that "shortest route" meant "bypass all civilization and take this sketchy dirt path." As I drove deeper into the woods, my GPS chirped, “You’ve arrived at your destination!” My destination was clearly NOT a field of cows, but thank you, Google.

Conclusion: The Final Laugh

Despite the constant misadventures, I can’t quit technology. It’s like an unreliable best friend who shows up late to your party but brings cake. Sure, it embarrasses me, frustrates me, and occasionally makes me question my life choices, but it also makes life entertaining.

And who needs peace of mind when you have hilarious stories to tell?

Who Wins?

 Who Wins in Life?

Life is a game that no one fully understands, yet everyone plays. Some seem to be born with an upper hand—wealth, connections, and a smooth road laid out before them. Others, however, must fight through darkness, hardship, and an endless cycle of struggles just to survive. But in the grand scheme of things, who truly wins?

The Weight of Struggles vs. The Lightness of Privilege

Does facing the biggest battles, one after another, make you small in the eyes of others? Society often measures success by visible achievements, not by the invisible wars fought in silence. But does enduring pain and coming out stronger not hold its own kind of victory?

On the other hand, does inheriting wealth and privilege make someone bigger? Is a life free of struggle a life well-lived? Can success, handed on a silver platter, truly feel fulfilling? Perhaps the real question isn’t who has it easier, but who finds meaning in their journey.

Winning and Losing, Do They Even Matter?

Life is fleeting—a bubble that can pop at any moment. If that is the case, does it even matter if we win or lose? Is the competition real, or is it just a construct we have built to give our lives direction? If life is impermanent, shouldn’t we focus more on how we live rather than what we accumulate?

Where Lies the Secret?

There is no universal answer, no single solution to winning at life. The secret, if there is one, lies in perception. The ability to smile despite adversity. The strength to remain kind despite pain. The courage to lead even when you feel lost. Winning is not about the absence of difficulties or the presence of wealth,it is about finding peace in your own existence.

How to Lead, How to Smile

The way forward is different for everyone. Some lead by example, some lead through inspiration, and some simply by being true to themselves. Smiling, despite everything, is an act of rebellion against the chaos. And maybe, just maybe, that is the only real victory there is.

So, who wins in life? Perhaps the one who stops measuring and starts living

-Love 
Lekshmi