Crashing

I didn't see it coming. I suppose that is the thing that makes the blow even harder. I have relied on computers, phones, and any number of gadgets for more years than I can count. I have an expectation that these things will work, because they always do. So, when I woke up Monday morning to discover that my computer would not wake up, I tried to remain calm. I did what I knew how to do. When that failed, I wiped everything clean. In a matter of minutes, years worth of pictures, poems, teaching materials, music, and internet hang-outs were erased from existence. My little cyber world got a shake up. I have recovered, I have moved on, I have come to some realization.

I wish I could say that it was some deep philosophical realization about detachment, but mostly it was the realization that it really is good to back things up. I was lucky, I had most of my documents backed up on thumb drives, and most of my important pictures posted on Facebook. Had that not been true, I can honestly say I would be quite down right now. So, now begins my search for storage in what I've heard referred to as "the cloud". I want to make sure that the next time a virus hits my computer (crossing fingers that it won't), that I am prepared. Whether we like it or not, these little electronic devices are our memories and our connection to things that we hold dear. As an avid traveler, I don't have room to carry printed photos, cd's, and gobs of paper. My computer handles all that for me. Well, now I'm gonna get my computer some assistance with that. If you have had something like this happen to you, please feel free to share your story here. Also, if you know anything about cloud computing, ie reputable sites/techniques, please share.