But…yesterday, I hiked in the morning – a good long one with the two dogs and met a friend for lunch and we walked the beach. I noticed while I was out how great I felt and how I did not miss the computer at all. In fact, I was having one heck of a good time without it.

Then, I awoke this morning in an amazing state of bliss. Can't explain it really, just feeling great for no reason.

After an hour or so online, wrestling with this ridiculously slow connection, rain pouring down outside, the bliss just sort of evaporated.

Message is clear, and so is my “addiction.” I need a support group. But my support group is online – LOL

trusting the change will come in time….something's gotta give!

I'm just starting to boundary myself with regards to writing – for me that means using the morning for writing and then doing “water cooler” stuff AFTER that. And let me tell you how well it's working…um…ok, not so much yet. But it's a new process — and I can see that it'll take awhile for me to get used to-but it's going to work.

The connections, either thru Twitter,FB or emails (or skype) are not exactly distractions…not in the way that Freecell is (grin) – but yet, yeah, they are when they keep me (like you mentioned) from finding the right word or finishing a post or chapter. And that happens a lot.
I keep having to remind myself (in this new process) that were I at work “outside” I wouldn't be able to hang at the water cooler all day no matter how much brainstorming, networking, or inspiration I got out of it – I'd be there to accomplish something and I'd need to get to THAT first and could mix the water cooler stuff throughout the day (like lunch and break times at an “outside” job) but not let it eclipse the day…(if that makes sense)…

And Dian, I “get” it about the writing by hand. The other day I got bored and nonproductive (and bitchy) at home, took my laptop to the library (and a notebook and pen as well) — started working on the computer, but stopped and wrote by hand and ohmyword – I'd forgotten – it's a good thing to shake things up sometimes — and I found that the editing was easier and quicker once I'd hand written…

love your thoughts here!!

Dian, is it possible that my comment is longer than your post that I'm commenting on??? lol…jeez

I'm just starting to boundary myself with regards to writing – for me that means using the morning for writing and then doing “water cooler” stuff AFTER that. And let me tell you how well it's working…um…ok, not so much yet. But it's a new process — and I can see that it'll take awhile for me to get used to-but it's going to work.

The connections, either thru Twitter,FB or emails (or skype) are not exactly distractions…not in the way that Freecell is (grin) – but yet, yeah, they are when they keep me (like you mentioned) from finding the right word or finishing a post or chapter. And that happens a lot.
I keep having to remind myself (in this new process) that were I at work “outside” I wouldn't be able to hang at the water cooler all day no matter how much brainstorming, networking, or inspiration I got out of it – I'd be there to accomplish something and I'd need to get to THAT first and could mix the water cooler stuff throughout the day (like lunch and break times at an “outside” job) but not let it eclipse the day…(if that makes sense)…

And Dian, I “get” it about the writing by hand. The other day I got bored and nonproductive (and bitchy) at home, took my laptop to the library (and a notebook and pen as well) — started working on the computer, but stopped and wrote by hand and ohmyword – I'd forgotten – it's a good thing to shake things up sometimes — and I found that the editing was easier and quicker once I'd hand written…

love your thoughts here!!

Dian, is it possible that my comment is longer than your post that I'm commenting on??? lol…jeez

I'm just starting to boundary myself with regards to writing – for me that means using the morning for writing and then doing “water cooler” stuff AFTER that. And let me tell you how well it's working…um…ok, not so much yet. But it's a new process — and I can see that it'll take awhile for me to get used to-but it's going to work.

The connections, either thru Twitter,FB or emails (or skype) are not exactly distractions…not in the way that Freecell is (grin) – but yet, yeah, they are when they keep me (like you mentioned) from finding the right word or finishing a post or chapter. And that happens a lot.
I keep having to remind myself (in this new process) that were I at work “outside” I wouldn't be able to hang at the water cooler all day no matter how much brainstorming, networking, or inspiration I got out of it – I'd be there to accomplish something and I'd need to get to THAT first and could mix the water cooler stuff throughout the day (like lunch and break times at an “outside” job) but not let it eclipse the day…(if that makes sense)…

And Dian, I “get” it about the writing by hand. The other day I got bored and nonproductive (and bitchy) at home, took my laptop to the library (and a notebook and pen as well) — started working on the computer, but stopped and wrote by hand and ohmyword – I'd forgotten – it's a good thing to shake things up sometimes — and I found that the editing was easier and quicker once I'd hand written…

love your thoughts here!!

Dian, is it possible that my comment is longer than your post that I'm commenting on??? lol…jeez

I'm just starting to boundary myself with regards to writing – for me that means using the morning for writing and then doing “water cooler” stuff AFTER that. And let me tell you how well it's working…um…ok, not so much yet. But it's a new process — and I can see that it'll take awhile for me to get used to-but it's going to work.

The connections, either thru Twitter,FB or emails (or skype) are not exactly distractions…not in the way that Freecell is (grin) – but yet, yeah, they are when they keep me (like you mentioned) from finding the right word or finishing a post or chapter. And that happens a lot.
I keep having to remind myself (in this new process) that were I at work “outside” I wouldn't be able to hang at the water cooler all day no matter how much brainstorming, networking, or inspiration I got out of it – I'd be there to accomplish something and I'd need to get to THAT first and could mix the water cooler stuff throughout the day (like lunch and break times at an “outside” job) but not let it eclipse the day…(if that makes sense)…

And Dian, I “get” it about the writing by hand. The other day I got bored and nonproductive (and bitchy) at home, took my laptop to the library (and a notebook and pen as well) — started working on the computer, but stopped and wrote by hand and ohmyword – I'd forgotten – it's a good thing to shake things up sometimes — and I found that the editing was easier and quicker once I'd hand written…

love your thoughts here!!

Dian, is it possible that my comment is longer than your post that I'm commenting on??? lol…jeez

I'm just starting to boundary myself with regards to writing – for me that means using the morning for writing and then doing “water cooler” stuff AFTER that. And let me tell you how well it's working…um…ok, not so much yet. But it's a new process — and I can see that it'll take awhile for me to get used to-but it's going to work.

The connections, either thru Twitter,FB or emails (or skype) are not exactly distractions…not in the way that Freecell is (grin) – but yet, yeah, they are when they keep me (like you mentioned) from finding the right word or finishing a post or chapter. And that happens a lot.
I keep having to remind myself (in this new process) that were I at work “outside” I wouldn't be able to hang at the water cooler all day no matter how much brainstorming, networking, or inspiration I got out of it – I'd be there to accomplish something and I'd need to get to THAT first and could mix the water cooler stuff throughout the day (like lunch and break times at an “outside” job) but not let it eclipse the day…(if that makes sense)…

And Dian, I “get” it about the writing by hand. The other day I got bored and nonproductive (and bitchy) at home, took my laptop to the library (and a notebook and pen as well) — started working on the computer, but stopped and wrote by hand and ohmyword – I'd forgotten – it's a good thing to shake things up sometimes — and I found that the editing was easier and quicker once I'd hand written…

love your thoughts here!!

Dian, is it possible that my comment is longer than your post that I'm commenting on??? lol…jeez

How do I create and apply my learning? I sit and breathe. It's true. When I receive some kind of inspiration, I sit, think, and breathe. If I am smart, I write it down. Later that evening, I will look at what I have written and ponder the new direction I should take my life. It is startling–and refreshing–how much inspiration is derived through my daily distractions.