You Gotta Start Somewhere

[whysoserious]

I've been away from LiveJournal for a little over a month now. I can't really explain it... I just felt the need to unplug for a little bit. With all the other social networking stuff permeating the Net these days (Facebook, Twitter, etc.), I was becoming overloaded. Just needed a little break!

I also have to admit that leanasidhe's passing hit me pretty

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[billzy]

I know what you mean about internet overload - between here and facebook it can take over. Erin's passing away highlighted this and i did have a couple of weeks away from everything... It is hard to comprehend that we will never get another comment - she was real, but not as i never met her, so it doesnt quite sink in that she has passed away - i suppose its the first time a online friend has passed away and its a new feeling.

I hope your ok mate and you get yourself back to normal soon.

[whysoserious]

Thanks man. I'm doing okay and will definitely be getting back to normal soon! I just need to figure out a way to simplify all this Internet stuff... I'll always be on LJ (I have a permanent account here after all) in one form or another.

One thing that really bothered me when Erin passed was how much our friendship had slipped. We used to be really close but it just wasn't that way recently. I understand people sometimes drift apart, but that doesn't mean I have to like it! I really do hope she's in a better place now.

[jamesofdoom]

I go through these stages as well. I find it more difficult now that there is more choice. Lots of my friends are now more scattered around so it's far more time consuming to keep up. I can literally spend three hours a day just reading and replying to Live Journal/Facebook/Twitter. That's before I've even written anything myself or looked and read the wider web. Occasionally I just have to pull myself away :o)

[whysoserious]

I know! I remember when the most I ever interacted online was through AOL Instant Messenger and a couple bulletin boards. Now it just seems like there's this never-ending stream of information. It's easy to get swept away!

[nanbolein]

I totally understand. I've been seriously slacking on the LJ posts too. I just don't know how to organize my thoughts well enough lately. Missed you though!

[whysoserious]

Aw, thanks! :) I try to keep up on Facebook but it's difficult sometimes. I don't know how these people with 1,000+ friends do it; I get overloaded with just my ~150!

I really do want to write in this journal more, though. It really helps me organize my thoughts. And of course, you guys always give me such great advice! :)

[supinternets]

Glad to see ya back on el jay!

[whysoserious]

Glad to be back! I plan on sticking around. :)