Am I on My Lot too much ?
By weemam
@weemam (13372)
February 22, 2007 4:55pm CST
Internet 12-Step!
12-Step Internet Recovery Program:
1) I will have a cup of coffee in the morning and read my newspaper
like I used to, before the Internet.
2) I will eat breakfast with a knife and fork and not with one hand
typing.
3) I will get dressed before noon.
4) I will make an attempt to clean the house, wash clothes, and plan
dinner before even thinking of the Internet.
5) I will sit down and write a letter to those unfortunate few friends
and family that are Internet-deprived.
6) I will call someone on the phone who I cannot contact via the
Internet.
7) I will read a book...if I still remember how.
8) I will listen to those around me and their needs and stop telling
them to turn the TV down so I can hear the music on the Internet.
9) I will not be tempted during TV commercials to check for email.
10) I will try and get out of the house at least once a week, if it is
necessary or not.
11) I will remember that my bank is not forgiving if I forget to balance
my checkbook because I was too busy on the Internet.
12) Last, but not least, I will remember that I must go to bed
sometime ... and the Internet will always be there tomorrow!
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34 responses
@beaniefanatic13 (5076)
• Grand Junction, Colorado
22 Feb 07
LOL, I need the contact info so that I can admit myself immedietly for treatment. :) This fits me I'm ashamed to say. I absolutely love being here and reading all the discussions and responding to those that I can contribute to. #8 for me needs to be changed to "Just a minute I need to finish typing this response." Thank you for the laugh, it was much needed. :)
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@beaniefanatic13 (5076)
• Grand Junction, Colorado
2 Mar 07
Thank you for the honor of the best response! :) It makes me so happy!
@wolfie34 (26771)
• United Kingdom
3 Mar 07
Number 7 especially related to me, my friend because since getting the internet I have hardly picked up a book! I used to be such an avid reader and would get through tonnes of books, now I just can't be bothered. I spend far too much time on the internet now, it can become very addictive, just like Mylot!
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@patootie (3592)
•
25 Feb 07
Numbers 1 thru 12 all apply hehehee !!!
I was getting very bad with my Internet time just before Christmas .. log on when I wake up .. drinks several cups of coffee .. eat a piece of toast now and then .. and whamo before I knew it the middle of the afternoon had arrived and I wasn't even dressed ..
Tear myself away from the keyboard to shower and dress .. ohh I'll just have half an hour more before going to the shops .. then you look up and it's dark and nearly midnight .. heheh !!
Where does the time go to ..
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@RobinJ (2501)
• Canada
22 Feb 07
as a new computer owner and operator, (6 months) I was scared stiff of them but always wanted one. and figured before my Dementia gets any worse I had best do something. So here I thought I was the only person who does exactly the same thing as you. Great minds think alike, and If you see my mind out there wandering around send it home OK Any how not to get off subject I loved you posting, it is to true, I am now a fan
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@yvonne1968 (1063)
• United States
1 Mar 07
lol too funny
actually i think im just the opposite i dont think im on here enough, i guess im more here for friends and good discussion then the money, LOL i think thats the case since i have been here a couple weeks and im not up there yet LOL
@kathy77 (7486)
• Australia
23 Feb 07
Well you have this all planned out which is great to see for some members do not have time to do all of these things. You have really pointed out some really good items here for which the majority of members do not do even when they are not on the internet.
@kritipen (4082)
• United States
24 Feb 07
I spend most of daytime on the internet nao all the time on mylot though.I also spend my time reading a few books, studying for my exams, watching tv. But all the day long till i go to my bed mylot is always there on my mind. Whenever there is a question or an idea, i immediately return to my lot and post some. I am always logged in till night whether i use it or not.
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@stephcjh (38473)
• United States
23 Feb 07
LOL. Your not on mylot too much. You are just as addicted to it like the rest of us. I am limited for time each day on here so I usually have to sign off of the internet by 5:00 p.m. so I can cook and spend time with my family. My husband has been working alot of overtime recently and that gives me extra time to spend on mylot, which is nice. I am online just about every day trying to earn some income for us, but it is very addicting also.
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@flagbabygirl (891)
• United States
23 Feb 07
Wow I couldn't have said it better, I have a couple more though for those who get to twelve and need something else!
13. I will listen to my child when he speaks to me and actually hear what he said past the MOMMY? I will try not to say just one more minute again...
14. I will understand that my husband would like to see more of me than the back of my head, and he would like to hear more than dinners in the oven.
lol
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@sunny_winter (76)
• China
23 Feb 07
Yes ,you spend much time online.I want to know what do you do .do you earn money in internet?even you work online.you also should pay attention to you health. of course the computer radiat.It can add the cancer rate.Take care of yourself. everynight when I go to sleep I wash my face.for if not I'll become old quickly.
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@jeanpri (269)
• Malaysia
23 Feb 07
I like what you are writing here. It is very interesting because I love the internet too. The temptation of internet is very great for me because I am very passionate about surfing. Now with more money making programs online, I just cannot help but spend more hours here. But, what you suggest is good because it will enhance self discipline in my life.
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@NatureBoy (493)
• Singapore
23 Feb 07
Haha , yap internet will always be there tomorrow. If its not available at home, pop by the cyber-internet cafes. Most discussion here are quite genuine and of course deserve some attention. Happy posting
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@sharon613 (2321)
• United States
23 Feb 07
It sounds like to me you are here at a normal pace.
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@pebbles_cubbie (3789)
• United States
23 Feb 07
no i don't think you're on mylot too much. your daily schedule sounds a lot like mine. lately i've been reading because my laptop is broke and i have to go to the library or a friend's house to use the internet. i don't write letters often unless i find that i have something really important to say. before my computer broke i would eat and type at the same time since i eat bagels or a sandwich for breakfast. sometimes i get dressed before noon it just depends on if i'm awake or not. lol. that sounds like a plan but i don't think i can do it because i'm addicted to the internet. that is my life.
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@TinWolf (184)
• United States
23 Feb 07
A great post and one I can totally relate to. SPENDING time seems to be something our species in todays society does as if we were wealthy with it.
Ceratinly a few pennies earned sitting at the comp is valid I guess, but so are other forms of living ones life.
I applaud you for noticing, and noting some.
Steven Wolf
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@RogerTheRabbit (1271)
• Portugal
23 Feb 07
Nice post. I still do some of the things on your list. My biggest problem is to remember that I have to go to bed sometime...
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