Comments on: When Too Much Computer Time Makes you Suck at What Matters Most

By: The Craftaholic

The Craftaholic — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:48:54 +0000

I am ALWAYS on the computer. I take measures to make sure that I’m not on it too long.
I try to do a couple quick checks in the morning, then I’m off to my desk to make art, while my little one watches videos on the computer. Then we play, then we eat, then we make art together, or she watches me and makes her own art right next to me.
Or we go out.
I try.

By: Carrie

Carrie — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:08:00 +0000

OK, so I am glad that I am not the only one complaining/worrying about all this…Thank you for backing me up on it.

We can only try to get it right, right?

(Evenshine, I stroll your blog from time to time and I always hate that I don’t read as much …love what you do…and sorry about my feed. Weird. Maybe it messed up when I switched to wordpress?)

By: Evenshine

Evenshine — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:44:40 +0000

I’ve been off the radar for a while, and have come to terms with the fact that I’m never going to be the Latina Dooce. I really, really love teaching English, and I would miss it so if I were exclusively online. So for me, it’s not a requirement. And that’s what I have to remind myself of every now and then: it’s not a requirement. My kids? Totally worth every minute I put into them. The internet? Not so much.

(And sorry I haven’t been reading lately- your feed doesn’t show up in my mailbox…:( )

By: lisa renata

lisa renata — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 20:36:00 +0000

I hear ya. I find myself asking that question a thousand times a day. Things that I am doing so I don’t get caught in the everyday-all-the
-time blog world. I only post a couple of days a week (believe me this has been hard) and I don’t tweet. I’ve been asked so many times why? And told I will loose out on readers that way and so on…but truth is, that is just one more thing that will keep me away from my little ones, and wasn’t the whole point of me staying/working from home so I could do just that? So, I know this will not bring in the millions of dollars I wish it would (dreaming here), but I’m okay with that (I think).

By: kim/hormone-colored days

kim/hormone-colored days — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:30:01 +0000

Great post, Carrie. There is always one more thing to do and in the scheme of things, none of it matters very much, does it?

By: Leisa Hammett

Leisa Hammett — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 06:53:50 +0000

This. All of it. You. This is why I like you so much.

By: Carrie

Carrie — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 16:04:39 +0000

Thank you for sharing your stories and validating the fact I am not the only one struggling…

I so appreciate hearing your comments.

Ladies, I met at Blissdom, it was my pleasure. You guys are fun and inspiring. (Everybody click on the links above…awesome blogs)

And Laura from Hollywood Housewife, you have the prettiest baby Ever.

Carla, welcome back and congratulate yourself for taking care of you and yours.

By: Carla

Carla — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 04:32:27 +0000

Hey there, gracias a el Google Buzz for putting this on my radar. Story of my life, as I’m sure you know by now (hence my disappearance). I thought I had something figured out on how to juggle an online life then baby #2 came along and that all went out the window. I gave up on balance and have been standing on the sidelines of the online world while living IRL. I’ll jump back in eventually.

By: Cathe Holden

Cathe Holden — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 02:39:03 +0000

Ouch!

You nailed it.

My job and blog both require the computer. I do miss so much. No kidding, I was in front of a computer over 13 hours yesterday.

I think my kids are in jr. high and high school. Or are they in college already? I’m not sure, I better go check. When I find them I’m going to look into their eyes, try to cop a hug, and commit to doing that at least every day, ok, I’m even going to attempt a dialog with each of them as well: ) Then I’m going back to the computer to Craigslist to find someone to clean the toilets.LOL.

Thank you for the reality check. SO GREAT meeting you @ Blissdom!

By: LoveFeast Table

LoveFeast Table — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:14:35 +0000

We call it living in the tension…trying to balance it all! We want to model for our kids pursuing our passion, but don’t want to sacrifice the time we have with them. It’s a precarious line we teeter on!
Wanted to let you know you are fancy and fabulous! We featured you on our #Fancy Friday post! http://www.lovefeasttable.com
Thanks for being you!
-Kristin and Chris Ann