If someone had asked me 10 years ago about my dependence on the Internet, I would have ranked it as being very low on my list of needs. However, times have changed and I’ve come to the conclusion that I would be utterly lost without Internet access. Here are 7 reasons I couldn’t live without the Net. Feel free to let me know what some of your reasons might be for not being able to live without Internet service.

7. I’d miss out on all the celebrity gossip

As much as I despise the damage that gossip tends to do to people, a lot of it is very entertaining. I don’t care about the stuff that belittles others, but juicy tidbits on who is dating who or who wore the best outfit to a recent celebrity gala is always interesting. I also tend to hear about celebrity deaths and famous births through the use of the Internet.

6. I’d have to depend on a repair man to fix my washing machine

I’ve fixed my washing machine three different times, thanks to the Internet, thus saving myself hundreds of dollars in fees to hire a washing machine repair man to do the same exact thing. I was able to research the problem I was experiencing with my machine, locate the correct part to order, and print off instructions on how to replace the malfunctioning part.

5. I wouldn’t have access to news and weather whenever I want

I like being able to bring up a 10 day weather forecast when I’m getting ready to start an outdoor project. I also enjoy receiving an important news flash the moment something happens somewhere in the world. I think being able to keep track of weather and prominent happenings in the news helps me not to feel like I’m sitting here in the woods in the dark. I like to know what’s going on around me, especially since I don’t have access to any television stations.