Okay think I need to explain my question here.
I've only had my own computer now for two years. Prior to that I had to rely on the free usage of computers at a library where one would get one glorious hour to work on it (sarcasm there)---or if I knew I absolutely positively needed more time to do everything that same day would opt to go to a local internet place and of course would have to pay.
Thinking back (oh, yes I do think from time to time...LOL)---to my pre-my-own-computer days it just seems I got more done. I guess since I knew my time was limited I had to focus on usually one big major computer project for the day...then I went home and maybe did my crafts, did cleaning, other "things". Also, by not having a computer, it forced me to get out of the apartment everyday, no matter what the weather or how I felt.
Well now I have my own computer and don't get me wrong, I love, love, love my own computer. If I get some "inspiration" to something I can do it any old time I please, even if it's 4 in the morning..I don't have to wait until the next day to go out and use a computer like I once did.
As great as all this is, my problem now suddenly is I don't have the time to do everything on the computer I would like to do, even though the night before I make a listing of planned projects I want to do on the computer, like write articles for AC, reviews here and there, this and a thata..I sometimes feel really stretched out...and frustrated. Also, since I do have my own computer, I'm plain not going out as much as I used to, at least not everyday...it was like when I didn't have a computer it was a good excuse if anything to get out of the house....now it's like I do this weird alternating thing.....one day out to do errands, next day stay home. My hours have definitely changed...if I thought I was a night owl before now I'm a REAL night owl..I have some major cleaning things I would like to do, but keep putting them off to work in front of the computer instead...I no longer read the way I used to since the last thing I want to do after long hours of doing research reading for my articles is read some more. And another confession...I don't call my friends as often as I used to since quite frankly I'd rather be in front of the computer working. (I've always had workaholic tendencies anyway)
Is it just the fact, that I'm just plain addicted to computers in the first place?
Has your life changed by having your own computer at home? Have you gotten more reclusive? Do you let chores go by since you rather be in front of the computer? Do you find yourself stretched too, by finding TOO many things to do in front of a computer? Are you a computer junkie?surrenderninja
[question posted by pyewacket]
responses and comments:
that's me, before I started taking care of mom, I would spend all day in front of the computer only leaveing to take and get the roomie from work [ElicBxn]
I come home from work and its back in front of the computer [ElicBxn]
I love my computer as well but only because all my friends are in it. If I could talk to all my friends offline, I could do without the computer. [blackbriar]
I was thinking about that. That would be one huge phone bill just to talk to them all once. [blackbriar]
I also experience what you experience but now I've overcome that problem. I love to learn and to learn and to learn so I always use my computer for learning but because of that, my time for somethings are decreased. What I can advice you is that know the priority in your life. When You've done that hope you can manage your time. [ronharold]
LOL--well that's just it, I do know my priorities in life and what needs to be done each day...now if only there were 60 hours in a day, maybe I could get everything done...LOL [pyewacket]
Hey pye! I have gotten into the same kind of horrid rut myself! I hardly ever watch tv anymore. My chores go undone. I don't speak to my friends that much on the phone. I stay up way too late because I am on the computer. I don't go out every day unless I have to for appointments or I save my outside errands and do them all at once. I have become someone who is on the computer every single day now where there were days that I wouldn't even think about even turning the thing on before! I don't know what has happened to me! I know that I have gotten this way since I started on mylot! I don't want to blame mylot, but I could, but that wouldn't be fair! I know that I am addicted to being here, but it makes me happy so is that so wrong? But, it is keeping me from doing some serious household chores! I just rather be sitting here in front of the computer screen! So what do I do? I don't think that I can punish myself! I have been spending less time here, but I am still not getting more things done. So I guess I have run out of excuses! So what am I spending my time doing? Well, for one I am catching up on some much needed sleep! [Opal26]
I do get alot less done. My husband is always complaining that I spend too much time here. He doesn't complain when the checks and Gift Cards show up though. lol [Thoroughrob]
Very nice. Well, is anything the science invented against human kind? The answer should be a 'no'. Yes, this is the men who have abused them. On the same note computer has 100% positive and 100% negative now what is the equal? Its a 'zero' and this equates to saying that computer is not against the human civilization and if anything wrong has gone please do not blame it, rather blame the user. If I am addicted to computer and NET it is my fault. Why I put blame on the computer which is a life less thing and depends on me if it is to work or not to work. The same thing is likely to happen if I go to the extremity in my food habit too. Suppose I love pork and this has become such a habit that I take a large chunk everyday, surely I will suffer from a particular disease. Shall I blame the pig? No. Hence Computer is not a curse but it is a curse on the user who has not known how to use it. [krajibg]
I agree with him :D [fr00bslaya]
Computers are definitely a good thing, but at the same time I think for a lot of us, they are a bad thing. I mean, I did fine for several years without a computer in my house. However, when the computer was introduced to my house, well let's just say it got a lot harder to get things done! People tend to spend a lot of time on the computer and aren't too interested in spending time doing those other tasks that we need to get done. I find it a lot harder to tear myself away from the computer when I don't have limited access to a computer. When I have all the free time in the world to mess around on the computer, I'd rather mess around on the computer and not do the things that I NEED to get done. I'm trying to work harder at budgeting my time on the computer and sometimes I do really good but sometimes I do really bad too. [highflyingxangel]
Well its depend upon you that computer is blessing on you .. or its curse for you.. its depend on how you use the computer for the postive purpose or for any usfull things or for any times pass and for fun.. So its depend upon the user.. For me.. I think its a blessing because my all work is depend upon the computers its save my lot of time and i time using that time on usefull activities.. And i am too acticted to the computer.. bcause my work , fun . freinds are here in the computers only.. Some time i do find stressed but after some rest.. I am fine as always.. [njc2009]
Hi... I really have to admit that I merely visit mylot specially if I'm not feel to answer some of the discussion came from my mail. But your discussion made my attention to response lol. Since I saw my self in you... the day I have my own desktop my only purpose is for my kid since she was only trying to explore some educational gadgets that time. I only brought that time a low kind of computer since I don't have a internet connection. But since here in our country some internet connection company's offers cheap services I decided to upgrade my desktop computer and apply an internet connection. Since then I can say my life has changed so much specially when I found mylot happy. I hurry finished my household chores so that I can open my pc right after my work. Spending so much of my time in front of my computer and sometimes I did not mind what is the time. Like what you have experience I seldom call my friends, I only go out when It is important I feel lazy doing things that I done before like making needle crafts and fixing things inside my house. I can say computer really changed my life. And now I have my own laptop even when I go out I bring it with me. I was thankful to my husband that he heartedly give it to me as a way of our constant communication to each other. But now I can divide my time and done so many stuff while my laptop is open sometimes it is log in 24/7 I can work inside my house while chatting to my hubby and if I'm done I do some computer works.happy [lynboobsy11]
A computer junkie! That's me. I spend a lot of time playing games, though. If I was actually working, I'd feel better about it. [joyceshookery]
Pyewacket, I can so relate! You have just described me as well. I write for AC MyLot, other writing sites, my blog and I freelance so I am very busy on the computer all the time. Because I am one of those people who can't let chores go without getting extremely anxious I have to be up by 4 am almost every day to do my chores, take care of my animals and get my daughter off to school, it's the only way, otherwise either the house is dirty or I don't write! I too avoid socializing because I prefer to sit in front of the computer and write. It's like an addiction, I have thoughts and they need to come out! My husband and daughter get fed up with me. Yesterday I was writing all day and they had to entertain themselves. I am going to make a point of rescheduling my days because missing out on my family is just not on and things have got to change! So to answer your question yes I am definitely a computer junkie! happy [paula27661]
It really depends on how you use computers. If you use it to your disadvantage, then it's a curse. However, if you use the computer for information, for access to the world, to interact with other people, to learn, to transact business, etc., then it's a blessing. For me, it's a blessing. You see, I could get a lot of information through the net. I don't need to go the library anymore in order to get information about a thousand of things. Of course, with mylot, it's really a blessing. We should not be enslaved by computers. We should be its masters, right? [psyche49f]
confession - if i dont have 5 other people to look after.. i'd be a computer junky, too... i even 'look forward' to go to work because i get to use the computer.. i have internet access at the office.. so i am allowed to go browse 'during my freetime'... at home.. i would have to finish all my chores first, of course.. dinner.. ironing.. check the kid's homework.. do the dishes.. and if i am not too tired or sleepy after that.. i'd log on the internet.. and once i do.. and if my husband doesnt wake up during the night.. i might not sleep just 'playing' with the computer.. lol but if i am caught - by my husband... you wouldnt want to hear him nag... he'll never stop.. and he'll 'ban' from using the computer a few nights.. cry .. serves me right, huh.. [4mymak]
When I first got a computer and was on line, I was online for quite a few hours a day. Since my injuries have gotten so bad I cannot sit for many hours in front of a computer; which is great since I have tons to do around the house. I get up in the morning and make a list of what I want to get done that day. I'm pretty good about getting through the list. Today alone I managed to get the broken down sofa bed that the kids used while they were here and tore up and managed to bend the framework for the bed part (I thought that didn't bend...but they managed it)and brought in the love seat and the chair and a half. I even got the vacuuming done along with cleaning carpets. I did do computer work earlier, and am doing a few posts before I go to bed. I did finally get to the point that the computer doesn't call out to me to get on it. I think too it comes from my doing so many online classes and doing homework on the computer...it's kind of nice getting away from the screen for a few hours. In your case, you are writing the articles and doing myLot to make extra money. It's in effect having a job! So, you are finding that some of the things you normally do take a back seat to the job. You're like me in the sense that you're a workaholic and keep your nose to the grindstone. I have almost the same schedule too, I have classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays...this week I also have to go to town on Wednesday for a doctor's appointment. Otherwise I have a day at home before I have to be somewhere. I think it is a part of the way society has become. You just kind of have to accept the kind of person you have become with having your own computer. The greatest thing about having a computer is that I can connect with friends, shop for bear making supplies, earn money and set up a ETSY account on the first of the month and do research and school projects. It took a few years to wear out on being on the computer for long hours, but at least I have gotten back in the habit of doing things away from the computer. [Loverbear]
Hi pyewacket! I usually logged on to the computer each morning just to check my email but will not really get into responding to them except if it is very important. I usually do all my house chores and errands in the morning. I usually am done with everything after lunch. I will take a nap and after my nap, I will be infront of the computer with my snacks. lol..I can only have time for the computer if I do not have orders for my crafts. I could not really say I am a computer junkie at the moment but I know, giving it some time I am on my way to be one full pledged computer junkie soon! lol Take care and have a great day! lovelots..faith [faith210]
In fact, i should admit that i have some feeling like what you feels in the first several monthes after i got my own new computer. I found myself looked like became lazy and I put a lot of my attention and time on the computer, I especially liked to chat with my friends on line at the time.But this phenomena changed after i went to work, because my job can't get rid of the computer, i have to watch the computer screen almostly all day, that makes me feel tired sometimes. So i think that computer is just a tool for me, sometimes i won't use it if the thing can finished as well without it. [xianshuixyz]
wow, you are a huge writer ! Everything has two sides, it's the nature of everything ! everything ! we can't deny it. As to computer, i believe its advantages exceed its negatives significantly ! It enhances the efficiency of office work, store and process information thousands of times... i think its pros are doubtless. i can't imagine a day, no , a second without computer, how would this world turn out to be? [tudors]
How would this world turn out? There'd probably be full employment. [BarBaraPrz]
I use my computer for doing online work as well as for some of my personal works and well for me computer is a blessing as i can do my work and store it as well as i dont need to search for the work i had dont long back as every thing is stored in it only as well as online work i can do [vijayanandp]
I had noticed the same thing with me. I get less done when I am on my computer. So what I have had to do recently is put myself on a schedule I allot myself so much time and once that time is over I HAVE to get off the computer. I also force myself to get out of the house I usually go play with the dogs or take them for a walk I also have to make myself at least work on one special project a day. like the other day I primered the upstairs bedroom window trim so I could paint them all one of these days when it was nice. I may have to do those one window a day because it requires me to hang out of the window in order to do it (not good for anxiety disorders LOL) [wonttakelong]
It's a vicious circle... because you can now do more on the computer, you do do more... you're constantly searching out new money making avenues, which takes time in the searching and in the "making". My advice would be to take an honest look at all your "make money by writing" ventures and then drop the most time-consuming but least rewarding ones and then just stick with a few trusted ones. I know I was becoming overwhelmed with ptr/ptc sites to the point of, if I wasn't on the computer the whole live-long day, I just didn't get my clicking done. So, as I reached payout, I began dropping them. Now, I have time for other things. [BarBaraPrz]
Hi Pye!! I too am addicted to my computer. If it ever needs to go into get fixed im just lost without it. I talk to my friends all day on here besides working on my money making sites. By the end of the day Im pretty tired of being on here because I usually come on here around 6 am every day except weekends. I do stay at home much more than I used to when I didnt have my computer, but I would never be without it that I can swear to... I LOVE MY COMPUTER. [caroll30]
Computers can be labaled as both a blessing and a curse. It is an extremely useful time saving device if used properly. But it does manage to control our lives if we let it. I myself seem to be spending just too much time online and less offline enjoying the world. Luckily, I have realised it and I have scheduled my computer hours in such a way that I am spending only the abosultely minimum tim online these days instead of letting it control my life. I do a lot of online paid work. After organising my online computer life I have noticed that I have become more efficiant and am able to spend time in the real world enjoying it as much as possible. [nick1in]
Guilty as charged. I like being on the computer but I have become obsessed with trying to make money on the internet. I spend time on sites like myLot and some other postings which I do every day. I am disabled anyways so I do not get out much. I wish I had more money so I could spend more time outside. It is like a previous poster said, it takes more and more time to search for more and more, a treadmill of sorts. I too find I am drawn to my computer which most days is left on all day. If you want to expand your computer usage on sites like this I would suggest you get one of the free text to speech programs. What you can do is either read the whole page or just a post. For example you would highlight my post and it would be read to you while you do a few dishes or whatever. The free voices are fairly mechanical, but there are some surprisingly human ones which you have to buy though. [mariposaman]
It is a blessing for me dear because i do my mostly work on the computer. Before three years i start my business with the help of just one computer. And now in my office i have 15 computers and one my personal laptop. It is a gods grace for me to use the computer i have been a successful woman in this field. [punmsharma]
Didnt do anything on puters till I got my own. Oh I helped build them and all but nothing like I do on my own puter!. But I do take breaks form it now I used to be on here 20 hoursa day. was making me sick I think i just couldnt keep away . Now as I dont talk in pogo much any more I can get away from it and it doesnt bother me . Only thing I want to do now is do mylotting and the other web sites I have joined and I think you are in one for sure and thats DD but I now have 3 to do lol [Lakota12]
i'm probably half and half. i work online at home,but at some point during the day i have to stop and do the housework and check on ma.if she sleeps through the night i'm usually on working til she wakes though,so yea i would say i'm a bit of a recluse. perhaps more so as a diversion between keeping an eye on her though. however it is nice to have night owl company happy [scarlet_woman]
computers are not only for laying games or talking with froends or listening music or watching movies there are many places where without computers you cant do anything even this website was ade on a computer if it was not made then were you able to try this discussion????? [himanshu1516]
My personal view, not just computers but alot of technology has been a curse on society. Thanks to it we dont know our neigbours so theres no community spirit anymore, we dont no the people who produce our food thanks to big companies offering better value so no visits to the farmers and the only person you deal with is some (not always!)moody checkout person.. better yet! We can buy them online and delivered to our door. Also even with out friends, its easier to talk on "msn" than actually hang out and oo look we have all these new friends.. we never really know because weve never met them (im not saying this is always bad! This is a good thing something, even for me as this is how i met my fella) We say computers (and leasure technology) has progressed up and gaven us more things to keep up occupied.. but how much of it do we really need? Has becoming going out side and just enjoying whats around become to boring?? Many kids these days would say so. Im the upside it has given us so many advances and ways to all be better of financially, but i wonder if it has actually made up happier to have it? [Pixrawr]
Computers are definately something that you can be addicted to. [dougyeager]
I hear ya..I'm definately a computer junkie, I find myself sitting here all day sometimes and I haven't gotten anything done around the house, yes, I let some of my chores go by. Its a wonder my husband hasn't said anything yet, although if I'm sitting here at the computer when he gets home, he'll start asking me,"granny whats for supper," why he calls me granny I don't know, I'm not that old yet..lol. I was like that too, before I had my own computer at home, I had to go to the library too, and most of the time I had to make an appt. to use a computer, for one glorious hour as you said..I find that I got more done using a public computer too, I couldn't take my time playing all the online games I like to play, and it meant that when I got home, I had time to do my chores...uggh. I do that too, I take one day to go run errands and do what I need to do then the next day I'm home all day on the computer.ha. Yes, I find myself stretched too, I have too many things to do on the computer and not enough time to do them on some days. [walijo2008]
Yes, I guess thats the big problem of the computer, that It lets you do anything that you want, from music, to articles, to videos, whatever. The key for a good use of the PC is just focus in your activity until you finish it, For me it works but it´s kinda hard, because ideas keep flowing so I have the temptation to do anything else. And other advice is, find eny reason to go out of your house, because being enclosed using the PC is not very nice at all, it turns to a good activity to a waste of precious momentos of your life. [juliotostado]
I know how that is. I spend all day on the computer and realize that I have gotten nothing done, because I was on the computer. I think the internet is worst/best part. I get on the internet and go from one place to the next and end up almost nowhere. I will have things to do on the computer and end up not doing any of it, because I went from one place to the next on the internet. Sometimes I find myself saying 'ok I will do just this one thing and then I will get off for awhile and clean my house, or whatever' Next thing I know the day is half over and I am still on the computer and still repeating that in my head. It is even worse that I have a tiny laptop, so I can be on it on the couch or in bed. I guess if something can be bitter sweet, something can be a blessed curse :o). [onedaysoon]
I think that computers and all related technologies are really a blessing to the human race and I think that if we can develop and use them properly they can lead the way too a better future. The internet helps us all in a lot of ways for example we can earn money online, we can research information from all over the world, and there's all sorts of beneficial things like this that the internet does to help us. I don't think there are very many cons about the computer too be honest. [jambi462]
Boy, you've got it bad happyI can totally relate. Days can pass before I'm finally forced to go out in order to buy food. I can sit down in front of the thing "just to check emails" five hours later I'm still there...And then when I finally drag myself away, driven by pangs of hunger, I find that I should have gone to the shop about 3 hours before to get food.whistleIn short, we are all candidates for CAA counselling. (That's Computer Addicts Anonymous) That's if they can catch me, I'm hiding behind a firewall - they'll never find me! ninja [jwfarrimond]
Hi pye, Before i learned how to use my computer about nine months ago, I use to read do Suduku puzzle and see may friends, also do all my housework, but now all my time is taken up with my computer I don't see my friends much but sometimes speak to them on phone but now they don't even phone anymore and I don't go out much, my hosework is suffering and the only time I leave my computer is when I'm cooking and eating or having baths, I do what I have to do in the morning and around three in the afternoon I get on my computer and stop around four in the morning to go to bed, yes I am addicted to my computer. I went round my sister's house yesterday for the whole day and I was getting really annoyed that we were there till the early hours of the morning before we came home and I really missed my computer, that is really really bad. Bright Blessings. Tamara xxxx [tamarafireheart]
I consider the computer to be both a blessing and a curse. Without it, I have very little entertain or source of extra cash. Sometimes, though, I get burned out on it. There's days when I spend literally hours working on it, and some days I don't even want to look at the thing! I try to set my online activities to last priority because it is rather time consuming. [puddytat101]
Hello doll I've had computers since 1981 so it's hard to remember back to my pre days.. Ofcourse I haven't had internet access that long but nearly.. It is a blessing when I get sick and am in bed alot. oxoxoxxoxo [raydene]
I guess I've become even worse of late, but yes, I'm a computer junkie. I only go out a couple of times a week whereas I used to go for a long walk every single day. Now I only see anybody outside on Wednesday evenings and on Sundays. lol. I go to bed in the early hours of the morning... that's not long before dawn breaks, and get up at lunchtime, when I make a cup of tea and come straight back onto the computer. So, my friend, you're not alone, and I think there might be a few others like us! Brightest Blessings. [Darkwing]
I have had my computer for about eight years now. I don't know what people ever did without them. I get up and do my household chores before I go online initially. Then I take breaks from the computer through out the day to run errands, start meals and get other things done. I do feel like I am a computer junkie but, I don't care to think of it as a bad thing! [celticeagle]
It's been a blessing to me, especially being out here alone so much. When my friends deserted me, who knows why, I just made new ones online! [Irishfrndly65]
Well, in a lot of ways I can relate to where you are coming from. I know that I have to watch it or unless there is something on TV that is distracting me and taking time from me wanting to be online, I will come home from work, and the first thing I do is get on my Computer and check Email, and post here at myLot. I find myself often forgetting to do some of the many other things that I need to do, and never get some of the other online things done like AC, etc. myself as well. For me I guess is sometimes having to make myself a list of priorities of things I really need to get done. Then the main issue that I need to also remember and do is to stick to that list, and if there is a night or nights where I have stuff I need to do stuff, I need to go do it, or get out away from a Computer. It actually feels better when I can get more stuff besides online stuff done as well. [KrauseHome]
Pye... you seems to read the characteristics of most surfing addicts! Everything said here is in me and I have ended getting more reclusive now then before. Household chores like sweeping and mopping are done on alternate days not until when the clutters have mounted. no doubt about it. Advanced technology is here to stay. An it's invaded every part of our lives. But for every convenience there's a hassle. Talk about a mixed blessings! We have to get a handle on this; either we learn to use these gadgets, or they'll end up using us. confused [zandi458]
They're both a blessing and a curse. In many ways, I'm alot more social since computers entered my life...than I was. I'm still quite reclusive, but I'm less likely to shy away from social contact than I used to be (I was an ever so shy young thing once). I was always a night owl.. And I don't know. I get a TON done, but it's hard to concentrate on chores + computer some days...and sometimes I just stop trying. I think, I'm not addicted to computers BECAUSE of the social element to it. Soon enough, I get tired of having to deal with people while trying to get serious stuff done and I shun most of the stuff I do online for a week. Like right now. I'm weary of the internet even though I'm way behind on stuff online because of other family members hogging the 'net, because while I wasn't doing so hot I came across some negativity by someone in a discussion (over my joking "age 8" thing on my profile, of all things...which had only been a cause of good humor and jokes since I actually put it at six years ago, as a joke to a friend about a troll who had accused me of acting at such age...even though it was the troll themselves who was truly acting that way)...so I feel myself wanting to withdraw because having to deal with that part of the social element wears me out...and honestly? I've more important things to do, every time I respond...because of my bad habit of humoring people, that's minutes of my net time I'm not getting back...and I really have other things to do, so I find myself voluntarily taking less time when I need more time, haha. And ending up battling with my insomnia on the computer anyway late at night. Bleh, don't get me wrong. I wouldn't ever give up the internet lightly. I get alot of stuff done on here, stuff that matters. It helps me relax sometimes when I have a hard time doing that, too. It's just that it really is equal parts blessing and curse in my eyes. [xParanoiax]
To be fair... I would say both. I went through the same thing during the first 10 years. My computer took my life over. That was the only thing which did interest me... and I was determined to earn a living from it... so that I would not need to do anything else. I finally got over that. But I still cannot live without it. But for different reasons. As I live alone in the middle of the bush... it is my only link with the outside world. I don't even have a television or radio. Well... I do have those... but no reception. The second thing I use it for is to copy DVDs. I must have done over 2000 DVDs over the past two years. I have gone through 3 DVD burners. lol [Aussies2007]
They're a curse, plain and simple. I have lots of time now, but no time to do anything cause I can't get away from the computer!! I really miss not having a typewriter. I know it's so much easier here, but I never get around to typing my real stuff since I'm here and enjoying myself so much. too darn much play time, not enough work time!! (And here I thought I grew up a long time ago. Sigh.) [snowcat46]
I have to say that I used to be. I am changing my lifestyle now. Working so many hours makes me willing to relax more than ever. I do talk to my friends more often than I used to for the last 2 years, I see my friends more and I spend more time on my art, my home and with my pets. I watch more movies, I walk more often and I limited my time on computer to minimum at home, because I use my computer all day long at work. I miss my internet activity, but in the other hand I feel like I can have done much much more. It is not easy, but absolutely necessary. HUGS [polachicago]
Sometimes I feel chained to my computer, ever since I found ways to make extra money, and other things, now it all just seems like work, seems like i never have fun on here anymore. I remember all the hours I used to spend at pogo and other game sites playing and chilling out, not to mention all my (as you said) craft projets. I used to make crafts like almost everyday, now I'm on here, and sometimes I feel like a slave to my computer. [irishmist]
Let me just say, pyewacket, that I feel your pain.lolAbout the only thing I have not sacrificed since owning a computer is my reading. I love reading far too much to ever let anything keep me away from it for too long. It also helps that once I am fully immersed in whatever I happen to be reading I tend to lose all sense of time. It is a constant struggle for me to get out of my apartment(and I used to be agoraphobic). Sometimes I'm way late getting dinner started. And, yes, my housework has suffered terribly. The funny thing is I don't do much work on my computer these days. Sadly, I've discovered sites where I can go and watch some of the TV shows I can't get because I don't have cable. I also like to watch the occasional movie on my computer. Indeed, the computer can be quite time-consuming!rolleyes [worldwise1]
Hi pye, you hit the nail onthe head for me, before I had a computer I used to do all sorts and my day was taken up with shopping housework studying different subjects exercising a lot, when I got my laptop things started to change my exercise routine fell out of the window, studying slowed down and chores got left behind though they did eventually get done, especially when I stumbled on Mylot!! Now I guess to an extent I am addicted to the computer..rather than go to the bank and pay my bills I phone companys and do it that way, so yes I am addicted!! bb littleowl [littleowl]
I am very reclusive Pye.. I am at my computer sometimes more than 12 hours a day working on one thing or another. I usually write 12 AC articles a week.. so I am busy there, and then I am busy here, and Cash Crate and other places where i earn.. so I am burned out when I get off the computer each night. It's like I have no mind to read another word, or even to type another word. I love my computer though. [OreoCookie3]
Hi fellow recluse! w00t I'm honestly getting the same way...I need to call two of my friends and haven't in ages and they must think I've gone weird, but I once explained to both of them about my "work" schedule too, but they still don't seem to understand, also, I mention about the last week of the month writer's "crunch" as I call it..that is to write as much the last week of the month to get the earnings next month. And talk about burn out..exactly! After a day of writing, researching, I just can't read much anymore I admire you for writing so many articles per week..I don't do nearly as much, but then I have other "projects"---like I did another on-line application for a grant, so that took a lot of time to prepare and do, and always on the hunt for more grants--tonight I'm uploading some photos to a stock agency to meet their deadline [pyewacket]
I know I AM a computer junkie, and it makes me very disappointed in myself. I put off going on walks in the fresh air, and sometimes even find myself sitting here in my dressing gown quite late into the morning. It means I have to race around at the other end of the day getting things done, which should have been done in the morning. Before I had the internet, I would write, read and do all kinds of things - but now I just roam the net, checking out useless bits of information while the house crumbles around me and nothing gets organised. I'm TRYING to limit my internet time and be strict with myself - but it's hard. Last week I went FOUR whole days without logging on to myLot - and managed to get a few things done - but it's hard to stay away for much longer. I think we need a bit of self-discipline in order to have a good balance of things in our lives! [guybrush]
Well definitely having your own computer is definitely a blessing. It will certainly make you productive. But the important thing is that you should also have a balance in life. Most people who stay in the computer all day will tend to have back problems and eye problems. So the point is, control and balance.happy [jpso138]
Hang on. As soon as I check my e-mail, order some books from Amazon.com, google something, reply to a comment on Yuwie, see who messaged me on Twitter and finish setting up my profile over on 6dgr, I'll reply to that... [dawnald]