Technology: Moving To America

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Technology amazes me, I find it fascinating and captivating. With technology a lot of stuff became easier and helps people be more efficient. I came to learn about the different kind of technology when I moved to America from a refugee camp in Thailand. When I was in the refugee camp there is no such a thing as wifi, mobiles, laptops, and televisions. We don't even have electricity, refrigerators, indoor plumbing, or a stoves. We barely see cars, here in America they are everywhere. I'm thankful to my parents for moving to America. I get to see and learns about many things that I didn't know exist. I remember the first time I saw and rode on an airplane. I was like, wow. I love technology and wants to learn more. Since I wanted to learn

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