Jurassic Internet Connection

I'm not sure how I am still surviving not having constant internet access for almost two months now. The week I arrived in the Philippines, I was restless for not being able to get connection to the outside world. My folks are old and not very fond of computers so obviously they don't want internet. While my neighbors have broadband and wifi's, I have the 'jurassic' dial up connection. While on vacation I always use the prepaid internet cards that you can buy in the mall. But recently I got this broadband USB with sim card which is supposedly faster and more reliable but not really. It still depends on where you are or if you're closer to a strong cell site. Before I left for my vacation, I was in the middle of getting quotes for term life insurance prices online and I regretted postponing it till I get here. Now I may have to wait till I get back to US to finish this task.