to what is the world coming? ( phrase sounds weird but its grammatically correct)
I decided this time last week to stay off facebook for a while - didn't know how long, but, after spending a while the day before on FB when I could have been doing something else, I decided it was necessary. I wish I could say it was easy to just do something else instead, but that would be a falsehood. I usually check my e-mail a couple times a day and afterward check fb to see what's new. This past week I found myself just going to other websites - such as Myspace or LJ - and wasting time there. Maybe not as much time, but that's not the point.
When did I become someone who needs a computer? Don't get me wrong, I feel privileged to have my own personal computer. I still know that is a luxury which most people in the world, even in the US, do not have. But I take it for granted. I spend hours in front of this machine every day, but I complain that there isn't enough time in the day. I haven't read a book for pleasure in probably at least 6 months, and I actually like to read. I haven't listened to new music on iTunes in a while, and I really enjoy music. I haven't exercised in several months, and I like when my body feels healthy and energetic. I always feel as if I'm behind on my bible study, but I hunger for His word. the list could go on and on ... I feel like I have let myself get jaded and complacent. Tonight I left myself log-in to FB, supposedly just to check messages, wall posts, etc. But an hour and a half later I realize it is midnight - too late to curl up in bed and watch the new episode of Burn Notice my DVR recorded. Needless to say I am disappointed with myself. (You may be thinking, well, why are you still online dork? The answer is this is my journal, and I'll do as I please - jk, sort of. The real answer is I will be going to bed as soon as I get this out. Writing is very therapeutic and helps me sort things out in my head.)
So, I think I will be staying off FB for a while, with the sole exception of checking inbox messages and birthdays. I might even put a time limit on FB. hmm... FB has only been around less than 5 years, and the internet a little more than that. Yet life went on for centuries before either existed. I will survive and live to see another day (I couldn't choose which lyric to quote so I used both, hehe). I feel like I left something off, but oh well, myabe I'll think of it later.
When did I become someone who needs a computer? Don't get me wrong, I feel privileged to have my own personal computer. I still know that is a luxury which most people in the world, even in the US, do not have. But I take it for granted. I spend hours in front of this machine every day, but I complain that there isn't enough time in the day. I haven't read a book for pleasure in probably at least 6 months, and I actually like to read. I haven't listened to new music on iTunes in a while, and I really enjoy music. I haven't exercised in several months, and I like when my body feels healthy and energetic. I always feel as if I'm behind on my bible study, but I hunger for His word. the list could go on and on ... I feel like I have let myself get jaded and complacent. Tonight I left myself log-in to FB, supposedly just to check messages, wall posts, etc. But an hour and a half later I realize it is midnight - too late to curl up in bed and watch the new episode of Burn Notice my DVR recorded. Needless to say I am disappointed with myself. (You may be thinking, well, why are you still online dork? The answer is this is my journal, and I'll do as I please - jk, sort of. The real answer is I will be going to bed as soon as I get this out. Writing is very therapeutic and helps me sort things out in my head.)
So, I think I will be staying off FB for a while, with the sole exception of checking inbox messages and birthdays. I might even put a time limit on FB. hmm... FB has only been around less than 5 years, and the internet a little more than that. Yet life went on for centuries before either existed. I will survive and live to see another day (I couldn't choose which lyric to quote so I used both, hehe). I feel like I left something off, but oh well, myabe I'll think of it later.