You know the game… if you were stranded on a desert island, assuming things like food, water, shelter, and clothing (and for me air conditioning) were taken care of at the most basic level for survival, what item would you choose to bring with you. In other words, what item can you NOT live without.
This is probably going to shock you, but it would be my… COMPUTER!
Are you shocked? No? The various reason why might surprised you a bit, though. Even without internet, and assuming I’ll have a way to charge said computer (my island, my rules – HA!), there are so many facets of my computer that would help me on a desert island. I’ll start with the obvious…
Writing My Books
Having my computer means I could spend all that time with some manner of distraction writing my books. Not just because I need to write my books (which I do), but to also give me a purpose. I don’t sit idly well.
Kindle App w/ Books
I have a lot of books on that app which (I think) can be accessed without internet as long as they were downloaded first (which most are). Entertainment and friends come out of books for me. It’s the next best thing to real people. (Sometimes a good book is better than real people.)
Some Movies and Music
Seeing other faces and hearing voices (not in my head) would help with the whole sanity thing I think.
Journal My Experience
On the off chance I don’t survive, this would be a good way to let my family know what happened (assuming someone discovers the island). Plus, I’d sneak clues in there about my buried treasure.
Calendar
The calendar would help me keep track of the days and time.
Reflective Surface
To possible signal passing ships or planes with.
Pictures of My Family
This is the biggie. If they’re physically not with me, I’d want my computer with pictures of them. I couldn’t live without some access to my family. They would be my reason to keep going and survive.
What about you? What item could you not live without?
I am participating in MFRW’s 52-week blog challenge, and it’s a blog hop! If you want to see how other authors approach this topic, stroll on over to the other authors participating and find out how they deal with character profiles. Each author does it differently.
My computer is a big thing for me, so I understand you.
🙂 Amazing how fast they became so important. Lol.
We are chained to our computers, aren’t we?
It’s a sad essential. Lol.
your post reminded me of one of last year’s challenge topics about being stranded on a desert isle.
It’s fun to think about in a horrific way. 🙂