I've been crappy this month
Okay, a month since my last blog, and I tried! Seriously, if you are reading this you know that I've been totally crappy: I haven't blogged, I haven't called, I have written, but then not responded to returned correspondence. I'm not busy - I do think you are important (well, some of you - say, the ones that know my middle name) - I don't think I'm lazy. Here is what happens. I don't have internet at my house. This is partially cheapness and partially intended. I am connected all day to the internet. ALL DAY I sit and do research (despite what people may think, I am actually working that 8-11 hours that I am there (typically about 9) and I don't, as most of you know, use the time for correspondence. I do, however, like many like me, I think, bounce the necessary personal e-mails back and forth. Here are some examples:
--x needs y's address
--what was the name of that guy you dated 10 years ago? I think I saw him on the street
--when does your plane get in?
--Dinner tonight? (this is very rarely an actual date request.)
These disjointed e-mails take up about half an hour (an hour on days when there is particular chaos in my life) and I love them. I love them not because they represent a (much deserved, imho) break from my day, but because it's the longest and most meaningful conversation I'll have with most people I love. Anyway, I refrain from internet in my house because I am connected all day.
I don't know how to fix this problem. I've thought that I should schedule one hour per week when I stay at work and blog - every week in the new year. Other suggestions are very welcome. I'll probably try them because they are likely a much better format than sending periodic e-mails like this: Flight in at 8 pm, will take train. How's family, health? In conference most of the time - but can do lunch on weds at 1 - Lorial? Let me know. Love liz
blog p.s. And I'm not even important professionally. What happens if I keep up like this - in five years I'll be speaking in full sentences in the business world and entirely in txt msg in my personal life. That's depressing.
--x needs y's address
--what was the name of that guy you dated 10 years ago? I think I saw him on the street
--when does your plane get in?
--Dinner tonight? (this is very rarely an actual date request.)
These disjointed e-mails take up about half an hour (an hour on days when there is particular chaos in my life) and I love them. I love them not because they represent a (much deserved, imho) break from my day, but because it's the longest and most meaningful conversation I'll have with most people I love. Anyway, I refrain from internet in my house because I am connected all day.
I don't know how to fix this problem. I've thought that I should schedule one hour per week when I stay at work and blog - every week in the new year. Other suggestions are very welcome. I'll probably try them because they are likely a much better format than sending periodic e-mails like this: Flight in at 8 pm, will take train. How's family, health? In conference most of the time - but can do lunch on weds at 1 - Lorial? Let me know. Love liz
blog p.s. And I'm not even important professionally. What happens if I keep up like this - in five years I'll be speaking in full sentences in the business world and entirely in txt msg in my personal life. That's depressing.
posted by Mom and Dad at 8:13 PM
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