Internet Woes (or whoas, as in: “Whoa, dude, where’s my internet?”)

Ah, the internet. What would we do without it these days? Well, I found out. The internet in my office was running so low the last two weeks that it barely even existed at all. In fact, it didn’t. The little button on the computer that shows all the available wi-fi connections couldn’t even pick up the “Regus” internet. (Regus is the name of the company that runs these offices.) I went from believing it was an issue with my computer to getting so frustrated with it that I just stayed home a full day. Why come in if I can’t use the internet? Why am I paying rent if I can’t use the internet? How can I run this business if I don’t have internet! Then I calmed down, realized that it wasn’t my fault (my computer’s fault) and waited patiently as the lovely receptionists tried to solve my problem. I knew it wasn’t my computer’s fault because as soon as I walked up to the front desk, I was immediately on the correct wi-fi. So the issued lied in the vicinity of my office.

For the two seconds I was able to get online, I got two speed tests done and then was kicked off for the rest of the day. My internet speed made the receptionists laugh. It made the lovely people in India who had the power to solve my problem laugh. If the the Wi-Fi gurus from the past who made up the whole concept of Wi-Fi were to weigh in on the matter, they would have laughed at the pathetic speed in which I was receiving and sending data. And once I sent my internet speed on to the powers that be, there was no change. No problems solved. But life went on, my work went on, and I needed internet. So I used my phone as a hotspot. It was fine, and solved the problem, but it still made the process of work difficult. Plus, my phone battery ran out by the end of the day.

And as I was frustrated on this side of the world, the wonderful people thousands of miles away in India continued to try to solve a problem, from the other side of the world. They wanted me to do a “PING test” which, apparently, is a “method of checking if the computer or device is connected to a network.” [duh] “It also determines the latency or delay between two computers.” [huh?] A ping test is run for troubleshooting connectivity of a device as well as response time.” [Okay, that makes sense.] I mean, I didn’t care what it was for, just that it would help them know what the issue was. So I did it.

And whatever was the issue, they were able to hone in and fix it.

From the other side of the world.

Is that crazy or what?

Now I am good, my internet is fast. And all is right in the world. I can continue performing the amazing work I’m doing and enjoying every minute of it!

Cheers! Here’s a scary short story writing prompt for today:

Because of my issues with the internet, the story needs to have a person with internet issues to begin, leading to a daydream sequence in the middle, and ending with someone knocking on a door saying “Whoa dude, where’s my internet?”

Have a great week!