How I Finally Tamed the Digital Beast.
I’ve always been an analogue person in a digital world. Technology terrified me.
I struggled with typing on a typewriter, let alone touch typing. Pen and paper were my safe haven.
So when computers started creeping into everyday life, I wanted nothing to do with them. But life had other plans.
I still remember my friend introducing me to his home computer, showing me how to ‘wake up the dragon’ (turn it on), insert the floppy disk, and save my work.
Once I submitted my final paper, I swore I’d never touch a computer again. If only that were true!
But then Yoni came into my life. Along with his charm and wit, he brought with him… technology.
He showed up with a massive Mac that dominated my tiny Tel Aviv apartment.
We had to buy a special table just for it, and it sat there like a giant robot, glaring at me from the corner of the room.
Naturally, I avoided it at all costs.
Luckily for me, technology was Yoni’s passion, so he handled all things tech-related.
Anytime I ran into a problem, I’d shout “HELP!” and he would magically fix it.
I swear, he had a secret connection with computers. Whenever I tried to show him what wasn’t working, it would suddenly start working just because he was in the room. And when he did the exact same thing I had done moments earlier, it would work perfectly. It was maddening!
For years, I relied on Yoni for anything involving technology—whether it was setting up websites, editing graphics, or making short videos.
He was my tech lifeline. But eventually, I realized it was time to take matters into my own hands.
The world had gone digital, and I couldn’t avoid it forever. It was time to face the beast.
My ultimate tech test came in 2011 when my niece, Eden, had her Bat-Mitzvah.
I wanted to create a video montage of all the beautiful moments from the celebration. It seemed simple enough—until I started.
I was completely overwhelmed. I lost track of how many times I messed up, how often I had to start over, and how many hours I spent frustrated in front of the screen.
But I was determined. I wasn’t going to let technology win this time.
And you know what? I did it. I created the video, added the perfect soundtrack, and handed Eden a gift I was truly proud of.
From that moment on, I could never say I was afraid of technology again.
Now, I build web pages, edit videos, and embrace the digital world with open arms.
It was a wild ride, but it taught me something important—sometimes the things that scare you the most are the ones that help you grow the most.
And in the end, you might just surprise yourself.