A Quandary

[disbelief11]

I have a little dilemma; just a small one...

On one hand, I don't like the thought of being a slave to my computer compulsions, so I've been limiting my time on LJ and AIM. Plus, it's been a while since I've spent more than 5 minutes at a time on TWoP. Since the computer is like crack to me, I'm proud of myself when I can kick the urge to spend time filling out goofy online quizzes, or reading just about every Smallville thread on TWoP, or reading friends of friends of friends pages on LJ.

On the other hand, I miss my friends and feel a bit disassociated from them. I'm sure I've missed a million funny moments in chat and such, and other moments of building on existing friendships online. And I'm clueless on the latest happenings in fandom, the latest fannish dramas and intrigues. Heck, lately I'm not even up on fanfic.

So I'm torn. Anyone else ever feel this way?

Comments

[fleegull.livejournal.com]

If you felt as if you were spending too much time online then limiting your time is a good thing. All you need to do is figure out how much time you feel should be devoted to communicating with your friends.

[disbelief11.livejournal.com]

Yes, I know you're right, Fleegull. I just miss all you guys!

[shawn-club.livejournal.com]

I feel like that alot. Unfortunately, I don't have the will power to hang around less online, so I have been shamefully neglecting my RL friends.
I'm lucky because my best friends in the world are people I've met from TWOP, and see sometimes twice a week. Or call alot.

I hope you find a happy medium. You are much missed.

[disbelief11.livejournal.com]

Thank you, Shawn. I also count myself as lucky because I've met the loveliest people through TWoP...you guys are amazing! Thus my inclination to stay online all the time, just to spend more time with all of you.

I guess there's far worse quandaries to be in, eh?

*mwah*

[anathema666.livejournal.com]

I know exactly how you feel. If you ever find a "happy medium" as shawn_club suggests, let me know will ya?

*snoodles*

[disbelief11.livejournal.com]

Heh, if I ever find a happy medium, I could probably make a fortune counseling other internet addicts, doncha think? But, as I said above, there are far worse quandaries in which a gal could find herself...

Hmm, what exactly is a "snoodle"? Sounds kinky. Heh.

[wubba.livejournal.com]

I hear ya Dis.

It's a hard dilemma to resolve as I miss you all so much and yet the internet is just such a time suck.

*sigh*