UGGGHHHHH

So I decided to start the year 2010 off with a two day "unplug."  What that meant for me was turning off my phone and computer and leaving them alone for two days.  You see, I'm a bit addicted.  To what you ask?  Well, apparently anything I involve myself with.  I love my family, friends, job, hobbies, activities, etc.  Whenever I get on a kick about something I tend to immerse myself in it. 

For instance: I'm a big Notre Dame football fan.  I love my ND apparel, gear, shoes, memorabilia and decorations.  I spend quite a bit of time shopping (I'll be it mostly window shopping) for ND stuff.  Especially stuff for my children.  When the holidays rolled around I found myself downloading song after song of Christmas music.  

Here's the thing; most everything I involve myself in has a tendency to send me racing to my computer or phone.  I'm either googling, tweeting, facebooking or, as I find myself now, blogging about it.  So I decided to walk away from the two objects that are consuming far too much of my attention.

How'd that work out?  Well, not as I planned.  Instead of feeling free and untied I found myself a bit anxious.  Top that off with Anita misplacing her phone and me needing to create a bumper for our Middle School ministry.  However, I've decided that this was a good step in the right direction.  No, I'm not deleting my twitter or facebook accounts.  I am however going to try and keep the old laptop closed a bit more.  

I want to laugh more in 2010.  I want to have more conversations.  I want to work out more.  I want to play more board games.  I want to hang out with friends more often.  I want to go to the beach more.  I want to spend more time Downtown.  I want to ride bikes with my family.  I want to have more people over for dinner.  I want to read more.  I want to go on vacations.  All of these activities can be accomplished without my phone or computer.  

What changes are you looking to make this year?

Comments

[Melissa Baur]

Hey! I think that's a great goal! More people need to think about doing that nowadays with all this crazy technology. :) My goals are to be more intentional this year and be a better friend and LISTENER!!!