This morning, I found myself locked out of Facebook Messenger, unable to log back in no matter how many times I tried. As frustration set in, I realized I wasn’t alone. A quick text to my sister confirmed it???—???500,000 others globally were also without their Facebook and Instagram fix.
For a moment, I felt lost. My work, like many others, is heavily reliant on social media and messaging apps. But instead of dwelling on the inconvenience, I decided to do what writers often do in moments of chaos???—???I started writing. As I typed away, I couldn’t help but think back to simpler times before the era of constant connectivity.