Lovedtodeath Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 I was thinking about every other day only.. or something to that effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newlifemom Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 No but I really should. Before I moved I didn't have time for it and never came here. Once I got here, no friends, little family and no $ meant finding a new hobby/addiction.:D Of course, now I have a few friends and some committments oh and hey 3 dc to school. Repeat after me, "Hi, my name is . . . and I am a board junkie" :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetbaby Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 No but I really should. Repeat after me, "Hi, my name is . . . and I am a board junkie" :tongue_smilie: Me too! I lurk more than I post but I really need to limit my time AGAIN. I did this a few months back but have slooowly found myself at the same starting point. Maybe it's time for a internet break again. (sigh) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klmama Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 No, but I should, too. I try to get off the computer by 10:45, and I've missed it by an hour. I've heard you can do something with the settings of your computer or wireless remote to make sure you aren't online, but I have no idea what that would be. Off to bed I go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted November 17, 2008 Author Share Posted November 17, 2008 Well, I know I am addicted because I am depressed. What's really sad is that I am so nosy about new threads/replies that I am not even following up on what I have learned. Time to take a break and actually use some of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osaubi Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 I usually lurk while I am at work, but on my off days I only check the boards twice a day. Once in the morning and once at night. The only exception is if I am waiting for a reply when making a purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blessedfamily Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 (edited) I'm going to implement a strict time limit so I can get work done :willy_nilly: and (occasionally) to keep my blood pressure down:cursing:. Edited November 17, 2008 by Blessedfamily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela H in Texas Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 (edited) No but I should also. How about X amount of time for X amount of time of doing something else we should be doing? It still would likely be too much time, but at least it'd be regulated? Edited November 17, 2008 by 2J5M9K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blessedfamily Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Well, I know I am addicted because I am depressed. What's really sad is that I am so nosy about new threads/replies that I am not even following up on what I have learned. Time to take a break and actually use some of this. Lovedtodeath, we can both do better. You're so addicted you had to start a thread about how addicted you are instead of just cutting back on your time. I'm so addicted I had to read it three times and post to it twice instead of just cutting back. I am logging out as soon as I post this. I promise. :seeya: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blessedfamily Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Goodness. I logged out and was still lurking.. I need to see somone about this.:leaving: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiegirl Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 I limit myself to checking the boards twice a day--morning and night. I have to be very strict with myself or I could be here more often. I even think twice a day is too much but I can't bring myself to lessen it. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peela Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 I was thinking about every other day only.. or something to that effect. Not really. I have a lot of spare time. My kids are teenagers now. They do a fair bit independently but if I leave the room, not as much gets done. So I sit here and surf the net, pay my bills online, answer questions, come here some more. I usually check in a few times a day, but the truth is if I am busy or away for a week, I don't miss it so i don't really feel addicted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted November 17, 2008 Author Share Posted November 17, 2008 Lovedtodeath, we can both do better. You're so addicted you had to start a thread about how addicted you are instead of just cutting back on your time. I'm so addicted I had to read it three times and post to it twice instead of just cutting back. I am logging out as soon as I post this. I promise. :seeya: Goodness. I logged out and was still lurking.. I need to see somone about this.:leaving: :lol::tongue_smilie::lol::D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Governess Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 No, but I need to. A lot of the time I spend here is researching things, as I am still trying to piece together our homeschool curriculum/philosophy. Part of my obsessive nature to glean as much information as I possibly can. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted November 18, 2008 Author Share Posted November 18, 2008 No, but I need to. A lot of the time I spend here is researching things, as I am still trying to piece together our homeschool curriculum/philosophy. Part of my obsessive nature to glean as much information as I possibly can. :D No need. I have a plan for the next 5 years. Now I just goof off.;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3lilreds in NC Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 I try very, very hard to check in the morning and then not again until after 4pm. I don't let the kids be on the computer between 9 and 4 M-F, so I try to follow the same rule. The thing is, if they are driving me nuts, sometimes I have to sneak in a board break so I know there are other adults out there... somewhere. I do go through phases when I fall off the wagon and spend too much time here. I'm trying to be better about that. I've given up a lot of things that I used to do. I miss them but our homeschool is better for it. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kidlit Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 Just noting the irony of my HAVING to read this thread (to find out how NOT TO LOOK, y'know?) instad of just.logging.off.:tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahv Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 Ha ha ha ha ha ha....sigh:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 Well not really a schedule but a routine, of checking in when I first get up before I am fully mobile, around lunch time if the kids are occupied and again at the end of the night while waiting for them to fall asleep (I have to stay upstairs until they do or they play all night long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kat19 Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 I usually check in around lunch time(but I'm not usually signed in) then check again before bed :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 I use it as a break between activities. I go on in the morning before the kids day starts. Then do youngest school work. Then maybe a few minutes. Then some house work. The a few minutes. School work with high schooler. Break. More house work. Break. Dinner and after dinner clean-up. Break. More school with high schooler. Then a little more devoted time on here before bedtime. Some break involve research and reading article on further subjects. Some chatting with hubby. But I use the computer as my break time much like a working person would take a break at work. It works for me but I probably could get more done if I spent less time on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 No, but I need to. A lot of the time I spend here is researching things, as I am still trying to piece together our homeschool curriculum/philosophy. Part of my obsessive nature to glean as much information as I possibly can. :D Yeah, I'm going with this reason too. Actually that is where it starts, then I start looking at the general forum and checking my social groups. :lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMindy Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 Nope. I just pop in and out all day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YJ in AL Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 I am usually a frequent lurker, but have been on hiatus for the past 8 or 9 months because I just kept checking on what was happening on the boards. Now that other things are settled down in my life, I decided to hop back on the boards and be a little more active. Yvonne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted November 18, 2008 Author Share Posted November 18, 2008 I am on now because DS is nursing. I am trying to be sure to get off of the computer as soon as he gets down, instead of following up on all my cp and social groups, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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