welcome back

Oh, hey, internet. It’s been awhile. I was a little reluctant to plug back in today, after a pretty awesome month without. On the technical side, I was able to get through August with minimal e-mail checking (I had to do so more than once a week as I’d planned), no facebook, no googling (exceptContinue reading “welcome back”

What I Did On My Internet Vacation

Last week I turned off the internet for a whole week, and filled my time instead with books, bike rides, naps, writing, friends, more naps, my cat, and more television than I usually allow myself (I know, I know). All that said, never have I been happier to see the friendly arch of bars onContinue reading “What I Did On My Internet Vacation”

Get Off The Internet: My One Week Detox

Starting August 1st, I’m taking a seven day self-imposed internet detox. This will be a mash-up of what I’ve seen some bloggers do, plus my own experiences when I’ve unplugged myself and reaped the benefits. I’m one of those people who often has ten or more tabs open–Gmail, Facebook, Twitter, Google Docs, Google Cal, TeuxDeux,Continue reading “Get Off The Internet: My One Week Detox”