Friday, April 16, 2010
CROSS ADDICTION: Blogging?!?!
Dangerous, I know... but I got to thinking yesterday about how much time I spend blogging. I count it as my guilty pleasure, part of being spontaneous, doing something for ME instead of ALWAYS doing what I HAVE to do versus what I WANT to do. Confession... I spend hours on blogging per day. Writing takes minutes, but I want to read and comment... there are so many damn good blogs... I don't want to miss any of it. I think I may have given the BOOBS committee a little scare yesterday in some planning emails when I asked them how much time they actually spend on blogging. Drazil suggested that some people take a little break. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! What I meant is- is there a better, faster way to do it ALL??? How do you do it? How much time do you spend on blogging? I have zero intention of stopping blogging. And then, I started wondering if blogging isn't some sort of cross addiction for me? Because I know it takes away time from other things, but it makes ME happy. When I'm blogging, I can focus my OCD on something other than food. And, reading all the supportive comments to each other, makes me feel like I can really do this. I can really keep the weight OFF this time. Just a thought...
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oooo...I was wondering the same thing last night. I was on the computer and my DD 10 came and snuggled up to me. I said - just a minute. Then one more minute...
ReplyDeleteWhen I kissed her goodnight I felt bad so I layed down with her and talked. But still...I am spending way too much time but I CAN'T HELP it!
Honestly, it's something that helps me. I've found something to do with my time besides eating. I feel that if I'm blogging and reading blogs I'm working on the mental part of this weight loss. It keeps me in the moment. I need that right now. I should try to moderate it better though. At least I'm off on the weekends - but maybe I should try to actually work at work. Hmmmm...that's a novel idea. Crap!
My blog obession has completely surpassed by stupid addition to Farmville on facebook. So, THANK YOU!! I am free of the farmville monkey on my back! Reading everyone's blogs really helps me stay focused on why we are all doing this "band thing" and it is very inspirational and motivational when I read of others success!
ReplyDeleteI'm just glad my job doesn't monitor my online activites while at work! :)
LOL @ Stephanie - I forgot about that. I guess blogging has simply replaced my addiction to FarmVille, Restaurant City, Country Life and Bejeweled Blitz on Facebook. Whew...I'm still normal! (well....)
ReplyDeleteWell, I spend too much time blogging too. I'm at my desk in a laid back office setting, so when things are slow, I just read blogs. I have gotten so much out of reading everyones journey and it just really gives me hope when I see how many people are really successful with this tool!
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking of quitting my job so I can blog full time. Is that bad?
ReplyDeleteI said SOME people take a break - um - not me and I meant YOU can't either....but SOME do. Heee...I'm obsessed....and I'm afraid I'll get caught and then I'll start crying and get fired and come live with you. How's that? No way that I know of to do it in less time....it's a con to us being so nice and commenting....hahahaha....right?
ReplyDeleteOh oh - I'll take a break - in September - on the 24th. How about that?
ReplyDeletei actually wish i would blog more. i want to do it at least once a day but don't. i do, however, blog all the time in my head when i am driving or whatever.
ReplyDeleteI totally am blogging waaaaaay to much lately...but I love it! This whole BOOBS thing isn't helping any, that's for sure. I don't know whose bright idea that was! ;o)
ReplyDeleteI admitedly have fallen slightly behind in my readings for school. I think I might have to work out a schedule for when I can blog...that way I'll make sure to still stay on top of my homework. Gotta stop using blogging as an excuse to doing my homework!
PS--I am still addicted to Bejeweled Blitz on my iPhone.
Definitely a cross addiction! We compulsive eaters are compulsive people. At least blogging is mostly healthy...
ReplyDeleteI need to take breaks because blogging takes away too much time from my kids. Almost time for a break now...