The Now Generation?

Lately I have been listening to a lot of music and one song has really stuck with me. The Black Eyed Peas-"Now Generation". If you haven't had a chance to listen to it, I suggest you do. The beat is great and it's a catchy song. But once you get past the beat and actually listen in to the lyrics, the song has a deep meaning that has me questioning a lot about our generation and what our role in this life really is. The basic summary of the song lyrics is that the "Now Generation" wants and needs everything right now.
"Google is my professor, Wikipedia, checker" "Myspace is your space, Facebook is that new place" "Text me and I text you back, Check me on the iChat, I'm all about that http, you're a PC, I'm a Mac".
I am part of the "Now Generation" and the lyrics to this song prove that. My generation is always concerned with being connected, being in the know and always being present. If we are not on our phones constantly, we are checking our Facebook or looking up things online and checking up YouTube videos. I was talking to my friends the other day and our conversation was all about the internet, who we emailed, what we saw online, the new most viewed video on YouTube and of course who texted us and who we texted back. But is it a bad thing? I mean, yes we are way too concerned with technology and we are always wanting things immediately but could it be that bad? We are a generation that is always in the know and always creating and trying new technologies that are making life easier and more informative. I do agree with the fact that sometimes we get too wrapped up in our busy, online lives but if Facebook didn't exist how would be able to network for jobs and keep in touch with families in different continents.
My "huh" moment came about when I realized that we get judged based on our generation and being part of the "Now Generation" a lot of generalizations come with being a part of that group. However, I want to prove to people that despite the fact that I am part of the "Now Generation" I can still carry on an intelligent conversation and sit patiently in line and wait for my coffee and bagel. Yes, I do love being informed, getting my mail directly to my phone, and texting my friends about lunch, but I always do love sitting at home on the couch and reading a good book or catching up with parents.

Peace, Love, The Now Generation member