Of late, I have been trying to break myself out of being too
much of an internet junky. I find myself mindlessly zoning out and scrolling
through reddit and fark links without truly consuming what’s being presented.
Once upon a time I would read through scientific papers published on line, and
now I skim a paragraph or two before moving on. This is not good.
So what’s the plan? Give up my favorite websites? I don’t
think it’s gotten to that point yet. Mostly, I need to get back into creative
mode. If you aren't creating, you are consuming and giving nothing back. Even
if I’m just giving back terrible rehashes and blatant rip offs of bad science
fiction, I am creating. I’ve had a book in my brain for years (As does any
person who has ever fancied themselves a writer) and I have this blog.
Some things I am doing better. I’ve been reading the Lord of
the Rings for the first time since my teen years and really enjoying it, which
tells me I haven’t lost my ability to read and comprehend complicated text. And
while it helps to have watched the movies, the way I see much of the scenery
from the text is different than how Peter Jackson portrayed it.
But I can be using my time better. I’m using my spare time
to study for my N+ networking certification and want to stop using my laptop
while watching TV shows I care about (you really don’t have to pay attention to
Pawn Stars like you do True Blood).
I’m sure I will also be posting about things I hate when it
comes to the internet in coming weeks to keep me on my path, but it’s a little
at a time.