Taking A Break

Not from blogging. Or writing. This time, I mean from the internet.

I kind of had to take one last weekend because I was so busy. First I went out to the movies (Prometheus is frigging awesome, by the way) and because it was right smack in the middle of the day I didn’t have computer time. Then the next day I helped my mom put together a bookcase (and by that I mean I put together the book case) and I have no idea why it took as long as it did. Two freaking hours but it’s done.

Um. Anyway. My point is that taking a break from the internet isn’t a bad idea. Except for holidays and that enforced break from the hurricane last year, I’ve been on the computer every day, usually doing work, occasionally just messing around. Having to be online all the time is surprisingly draining.

So take a break. Once a month, once a week, just at some point unplug. Preferably after you comment on my blog, of course ;). But now that this post is done—and it was short totally so you could be finished quickly and not because I’m lazy and have no ideas—go outside. Read a book that’s not on the computer.

Distraction Friday: And Now For Something Completely Different

I was supposed to be writing this post yesterday. I had a nice idea in mind, too. But I was feeling a little bored with...well, the internet. I took an "internet break." My laptop was still on and I was writing, but I wasn't looking up anything, I stayed away from Twitter (gasp!) and even Blogger (shudder...sorry for the lack of replies, by the way).

I know. It doesn't make sense when I type it out. But sometimes, one needs a break from social networking and internet distractions. So that's why for this Friday, the distraction is...turning off your internet connection.

The insanity! Still, a break is nice. I like visiting all my friend's blogs and reading their tweets, but sometimes I just want to be asocial and shut out the world. It's kind of nice, I have to admit. And here I am, back and ready to go!

So take a deep breath and hit the X in the upper right hand corner of your computer screen. You don't have to leave a comment. Distract yourselves with the joys of the non-internet.