How you feel when you can't access internet for a long period of time?

@Wismay (2037)
India
December 11, 2009 7:29am CST
Well, I am back after a long hiatus of, 101 days to be precise! When we shifted the internet connection had to be terminated and I sought a new connection. But due to some technical problems the earlier company couldn't give the connection. And to get a connection from other ISP it took exactly 101 days! I couldn't do any online activity including being active on mylot. I did try to log in to mylot through a cyber cafe etc but it was not same as having the connection at home! So friends, did you ever face such a situation? How do you manage when you have some important work to do online but you don't have connection at home? Just want to listen to the similar experiences and how you managed it. So share your experiences! Happy Mylotting!
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15 responses
@blablablu (221)
• Indonesia
11 Dec 09
101 days?? really? WOW! Can't even think to be without internet for that long. I have tried to be away from internet (with connection available actually), but it only last for 3 days :p And it have occured in Indonesia when the backbone to international web is down for around 8 days. It means for 8 days I can only access local website (the contents is not interesting enough :() And once also ever happen to me, my provider (broadband) manage to do a maintenance and yes! My connection went down for more than 7 days. I think that was the longest time of my life without internet. Without the internet, hmmm, I just playing games, doing some sports, and hanging out with my friends. Regards.
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@Wismay (2037)
• India
12 Dec 09
Yes. The problem was that I was waiting for the same earlier ISP to give the connection but they couldn't. Then at last, I switched to another ISP and got the connection. Thanks for your comment! Happy Mylotting!
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@evydabest (197)
• Malta
11 Dec 09
Hey wismay, oh, i would probably kill myself if i didn't have internet for 101 days. Anyways, the most time i didn't have internet for was for 6 hours, and 6 frustrating ones. Anywho, i can't really live or work without internet. Especially nowadays, work is being commonly dependent on using a computer, regardless the internet itself! If i didn't have internet for that long, i would seriously fail in life. Just focusing on the email section itself, would be a really big disadvantage.. I rely on emails for really important stuff related to work. Anyways, i would probably have to jam at a friends house or go to an internet cafe.
@Wismay (2037)
• India
12 Dec 09
Precisely! Just like that how I felt, but it was out of my hand and I had to be a bit patient. Nice to see your comment! Happy Mylotting!
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@yugasini (12836)
• Anantapur, India
11 Dec 09
hi wismay, so after long time of 3 months in mylot,we have spent 3 months were gone within few days,i i have had problems with my home with the net,but i have good netcafe,i have started my net work from his cafe only,so he is very accessible to me,any time i can go and do the work,some time i will and some time i will not pay,he is flexible to me,he also attend the complaints of computer in home also,have a nice day
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@Wismay (2037)
• India
12 Dec 09
Hi Yugasini! ya, after a 3 months gap I am again on Mylot. Nice to see you... I did go to internet cafe but I am not so comfortable with it. I prefer having net connection at home as it provides freedom and advantage! Happy Mylotting!
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• Malaysia
12 Dec 09
Hi, Wismay! Welcome back! Currently, I am making money online and that means, life without internet even for just a day would make me lost some good opportunities. I ever did face this kind of situations where there was no electricity and there was something wrong with the internet connection. It was stressful and I only occupied my time doing some house chores. Of course, I still couldn't get it out of my mind that I have to pass some online tasks. If I start to go to work next work, I am not sure if I am able to fully concentrate on online work, but I have experienced days without internet from my previous employment before. I worked in a travel agency where my day-to-day job required me to get in touch with the customers and suppliers daily for arranging tour packages and making bookings, so, it was like I have lost my right hand! Everything was so slow and the workload was doubling up. Still, I managed and I hope so can you. Good luck!
@Wismay (2037)
• India
12 Dec 09
Hi Corrycrystal! Thanks for the response... It does feel like losing right hand as you have mentioned! But with patience one can manage it... Happy Mylotting!
• Malaysia
12 Dec 09
Supposed to be next *year instead of work...
@MrKennedy (1978)
12 Dec 09
Meh, I could live without the internet if I had to. Although if I have access to it, I usually cannot resist surfing the world wide web for a bit. When my internet connection goes down (which is often), I find something else to do or see what others are up to and try to join in with whatever interests me.
@Wismay (2037)
• India
12 Dec 09
Thanks for the response! Happy Mylotting!
• China
11 Dec 09
i will always feel more not cool ,if i leave for the internet the internet now is my life part,it is neccerssay maybe i am 70 years,i will not love the internet
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@Wismay (2037)
• India
12 Dec 09
Yes, Internet has become an integral part of life! Happy Mylotting!
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• China
12 Dec 09
There are times when I can't access internet. Apart from mylot, I also do other things on mylot, searching information, preparing for my work etc. I belive many people work on mylot today. Without internet, we can't do a lot of things. I usually feel anxious and boring and feel like wanting to do nothing.
@Wismay (2037)
• India
12 Dec 09
Thanks for the response! Happy mylotting!
@insulin (2479)
• Philippines
11 Dec 09
Lol just yesterday my internet company is having technical problems just less than 30 minutes and I am already screaming and getting angry calling the customer service and telling bring back my connection so I think I'm totally addicted with it and I cannot live without it especially I am working online for my ebay account where I get my daily money for the bills so definely a day will let me kill some internet call agent.LOL.
@Wismay (2037)
• India
12 Dec 09
Wow, really interesting! It seems internet is indispensable to every person these days! Happy Mylotting!
@sublime03 (2339)
• Philippines
12 Dec 09
I have to say I feel bored or I feel that I will not have a great time for that day because I am missing my time online like here in myLot. I like it here and also I get worried with the games that I play in facebook. I want to make sure that I do not get offline for more than the hours I have chosen with a specific game.
@Wismay (2037)
• India
12 Dec 09
Thanks for the response! Happy Mylotting!
@meapas (2436)
• India
12 Dec 09
Yes I can understand your situation and am so sorry to hear that. Most of us are addicted to internet specially when this has become our lifeline. Except for a day or two I have not faced this problem all that seriously. When ever such a situation comes I go to a cyber cafe to access the net. Anyway I am happy that you are back. I was just wondering and missing you here. Hope you will soon cover the lost ground. Best of luck.
@Wismay (2037)
• India
12 Dec 09
Hi Meapas! Great to see you! Yes, I missed you but I did check your discussions whenever I went to a cyber cafe. Thanks for the response... Have a nice time!
@airasheila (5454)
• Philippines
11 Dec 09
With reference to your query, its quite dissapointing if the internet connection is disturbed. I feel upset especially if I need to check something over the internet. On the other hand, I just redirect my attention to other matters so not to focus more on the internet connection.
@Wismay (2037)
• India
12 Dec 09
Thanks for the response! Yes, redirecting to other matters or traveling are better ways to tackle lack of internet connection for a few days Happy Mylotting!
@valjul26 (28)
• Philippines
12 Dec 09
I feel like I'm going to smash the computer like its making me angry sometimes I feel like I'm going to throw it outside our window LOL..
@Wismay (2037)
• India
12 Dec 09
LOL... Yes, at times it feels just like that, I admit! Thanks for the response! Happy Mylotting!
@arystine (1273)
• Philippines
12 Dec 09
I feel like I missed out a lot. :-) I stay connected with most of my friends through social networking so whenever I'm unable to surf the net for a few days, I'm overwhelmed at the numerous posts whenever I check my e-mail or Facebook account. I can live without Internet connection but there is always that feeling that am missing something.
@Wismay (2037)
• India
12 Dec 09
Hi Arystine! Yes it is like missing out on the action! Happy Mylotting!
• United States
12 Dec 09
HOW DID YOU DO IT?! I'm sure I could get by, and my quality of life as well as my relationships would improve. But if I'm not sitting behind my computer desk, I am on my smart phone checking my email.
@Wismay (2037)
• India
12 Dec 09
I was a bit patient mainly because I was interested in having the connection from the earlier ISP only as I liked it and those guys had some technical problems... Happy Mylotting!
@KompitaPita (2051)
• Bulgaria
11 Dec 09
Welcome back, Wismay. I had the same problem few weeks ago - there was a problem and our entire neighborhood was without internet for three days. And honestly, it was awful without internet and without My Lot. I prefer this never happen to me anymore, because it's so bored without internet - I am so much accustomed with internet - I love night time when I have done all my work to relaxing via reading here.
@Wismay (2037)
• India
12 Dec 09
Hi KompitPita! Yes, that's what I missed the most! As we will be busy in day, at night we can be online and do the activities. If no connection at home then no internet at night! Thanks for your response! Happy Mylotting!
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