I'm Sitting Here and You're Sitting There
By Val
@valmnz (17095)
New Zealand
September 22, 2015 4:54pm CST
I just love it, the way we can have almost instant communication across the seas, talking to people in different countries and different time zones.
When I respond to something here and then get an almost instantaneous reply, that's magical. I try to picture you sitting there in your own little space, in whatever different time of the day you're in, and it feels as if you're very close.
One thing I especially like though - you can't see what I'm wearing, whether I've brushed my hair and that little pile of dishes in the sink that are calling out to me. Those things remain my secret.
It's good to feel relaxed here, with no pressure of appearances. I'm sure you all have favourite places and times you interact here, maybe curled up in your PJs, your round the house clothes, that little cleared space on the bench. Do you forget to get dressed in the morning if you're engrossed on here? Do you put off doing little chores that should be done, for just one more interaction? Or are you more sensible than I am?
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19 responses
@LadyDuck (502190)
• Italy
23 Sep 15
I am in front of my computer, I am dressed and my hair combed, this is something I always do in the morning because I hate to hear the door bell ring and not to be dressed.
Here is a photo of my computer (on the left) the one on the right is the computer of my husband, but most of the time he uses the tablet in the livingroom downstairs.
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@Rollo1 (16676)
• Boston, Massachusetts
23 Sep 15
I am convinced that you are eminently more sensible than I, so don't ruin my illusion. Honestly, some days I can't get out of my own way. Today, I accomplished this but not that, some of this thing and not enough of the other thing. But I got dressed early on. If I don't, I get even less done.
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@allknowing (153544)
• India
23 Sep 15
Its around seven here I have yet to get into my day clothes
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@allknowing (153544)
• India
24 Sep 15
@valmnz I change into day clothes before I have my breakfast.
@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
23 Sep 15
@valmnz nor me,... i'm not even up then....
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@arthurchappell (44941)
• Preston, England
23 Sep 15
yes I often stay here in my room without getting dressed and just stay online pretty much all day or until I need to go offline
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@arthurchappell (44941)
• Preston, England
23 Sep 15
@pgntwo absolutely, one thing I'll never get is a web-cam.
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@jaboUK (64346)
• United Kingdom
23 Sep 15
@sueznewz2 Sure did, they left me alone for a good few hours 
@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
23 Sep 15
i'm sittin' out on the back porch myself, wrapped in a quilt listenin' to the birds fuss 'n fight. my trusty pup 't my feet. but now that i've read this, think i'll gather up 'n head back in the house coz a cup 'f hot tea jest sounds so darned good.
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@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
23 Sep 15
@JaboUK Oohhh yes that does sound good.... I hope you enjoyed it while it lasted.... 
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@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
23 Sep 15
I'm good if I come on during thed ay..I do do my little jobs... but at night I come on here while in bed having a last cup of tea... like tonight I came to bed at 11.15pm...it is now 1.05 am.... and I sit here thinking you should stop now ..but Just as I think that, I get a response to response, so I stay for just a little bit longer... but like you ...I love that aspect of this site...whatever time of day you come on ...someone will have a chat with you... ..I love it...
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@rosekiss (30413)
• Eugene, Oregon
23 Sep 15
I am always dressed when I am in here. I am used to it, because if someone comes to the door, I want to make sure that I am dressed. I have a comfy easy chair that I do mylot in, so I can put the keyboard on my lap while I am tyoing away. It really is nice though, that we can talk to people in here, from wherever we are.
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@sofssu (23660)
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23 Sep 15
I am always dressed formally.. (nah that is a blatant lie.. 
) I am still in my night clothes. Dishes have been washed an put away after breakfast and the house is quiet .. the sun is streaming in through then large windows and I am sitting at the table with a cup of coffee, responding to your discussion and I love being able to talk to you like this.
) I am still in my night clothes. Dishes have been washed an put away after breakfast and the house is quiet .. the sun is streaming in through then large windows and I am sitting at the table with a cup of coffee, responding to your discussion and I love being able to talk to you like this.2 people like this
@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
23 Sep 15
nope, I totally delay life on my days off if I have good discussion on here. I get lonely and this helps me feel connected to actual people.
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
23 Sep 15
@valmnz yeah I was on here as much as I was on my best day, but it's not just us, its everyone else too, so maybe not many others were on.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
23 Sep 15
'tis great aint it? folks'd faint 't the moment if'n they took a gander my way. yepperz, doin' a hot oil treatment'n my miles 'f locks so kinda look like a greased pig fixin' to get put up on a spit, lol.
's fer what needs tendin' 'round here, that's always my top priority 'n i don't turn this thingy'n 'less i need a break. that's the wonders 'f this sorta conversation, nobody knows ya stepped out to tend to other schtuff. nobody is offended.
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@Dragonairy1 (1722)
• Newcastle Upon Tyne, England
23 Sep 15
I don't think I could be accused of being sensible 
I'm guilty on all counts, although currently I'm dressed and sat in the sofa, but then it's nearly 630 pm so you wouldn't expect me to still be in my pjs 
I'm guilty on all counts, although currently I'm dressed and sat in the sofa, but then it's nearly 630 pm so you wouldn't expect me to still be in my pjs 1 person likes this
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
22 Sep 15
I am usually in my PJ's when I am here. When we were interacting earlier it was morning for me. About 6 AM actually. I had just left work to come home, eat a bite and catch up on the 'lot.
I love being able to talk to people from different areas around the world, in different parts of their day.
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@gregario888 (1276)
• Aurangabad, India
23 Sep 15
That is wonder of being in one big, global village. The net has made it possible. While one may curse it for n number of reasons. This alone, is just one to make you love it.
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@Freelanzer (10782)
• Canada
23 Sep 15
We can't see what you are wearing but the imagination is a wonderful thing
