Comments on: Returning With an Elixir http://www.unquietdesperation.com/2008/01/01/returning-with-an-elixir/ The Mass of Men Lead Lives of Quiet Desperation. Where's the Fun in That? Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:06:15 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: RandyNose http://www.unquietdesperation.com/2008/01/01/returning-with-an-elixir/comment-page-1/#comment-8486 RandyNose Thu, 03 Jan 2008 04:06:10 +0000 http://www.unquietdesperation.com/site/2008/01/01/returning-with-an-elixir/#comment-8486 <p>Dude, I know what you mean. I had to make sure that when I took off a week for the holidays, that I didn't do any work related stuff, and not feel guilty for not doing any work. I had a friend recommend that I do this, for this vacation, and I'm glad that I did. I feel better, and have to re-prioritize things my self.</p> Dude, I know what you mean. I had to make sure that when I took off a week for the holidays, that I didn’t do any work related stuff, and not feel guilty for not doing any work. I had a friend recommend that I do this, for this vacation, and I’m glad that I did. I feel better, and have to re-prioritize things my self.

]]> By: In Response… — Unquiet Desperation http://www.unquietdesperation.com/2008/01/01/returning-with-an-elixir/comment-page-1/#comment-8472 In Response… — Unquiet Desperation Wed, 02 Jan 2008 23:29:54 +0000 http://www.unquietdesperation.com/site/2008/01/01/returning-with-an-elixir/#comment-8472 <p>[...] a comment on my Jan 1. post, Mur asked: So what does this mean? Are you going to drop off for good, or cut back, or [...]</p> [...] a comment on my Jan 1. post, Mur asked: So what does this mean? Are you going to drop off for good, or cut back, or [...]

]]> By: David Mead http://www.unquietdesperation.com/2008/01/01/returning-with-an-elixir/comment-page-1/#comment-8457 David Mead Wed, 02 Jan 2008 16:16:06 +0000 http://www.unquietdesperation.com/site/2008/01/01/returning-with-an-elixir/#comment-8457 <p>Even the few days away from the Internet I had over Xmas/New Years were a blessing.</p> <p>We do tend to attach importance to a lot of stuff that, only a few years ago, we'd thought nothing of.</p> Even the few days away from the Internet I had over Xmas/New Years were a blessing.

We do tend to attach importance to a lot of stuff that, only a few years ago, we’d thought nothing of.

]]> By: Bill Carter http://www.unquietdesperation.com/2008/01/01/returning-with-an-elixir/comment-page-1/#comment-8453 Bill Carter Wed, 02 Jan 2008 14:04:05 +0000 http://www.unquietdesperation.com/site/2008/01/01/returning-with-an-elixir/#comment-8453 <p>Congrats Chris - perhaps make it a practice to do it one day a week? Now you know what you've been missing... ;-)</p> Congrats Chris – perhaps make it a practice to do it one day a week? Now you know what you’ve been missing… ;-)

]]> By: Nycteris http://www.unquietdesperation.com/2008/01/01/returning-with-an-elixir/comment-page-1/#comment-8437 Nycteris Wed, 02 Jan 2008 03:35:36 +0000 http://www.unquietdesperation.com/site/2008/01/01/returning-with-an-elixir/#comment-8437 <p>Well I agree with you - it's hard and not always beneficial to keep up with so many messaging apps and blogs. Before you know it you've spent all the time on it; time you thought you had set aside for writing, or art, or creativity, or living. (I point squarely at myself here.) It's a great act of balance to figure out the important vs. the trivial. I applaud you for the detox! And I'm also glad you're still around. :)</p> Well I agree with you – it’s hard and not always beneficial to keep up with so many messaging apps and blogs. Before you know it you’ve spent all the time on it; time you thought you had set aside for writing, or art, or creativity, or living. (I point squarely at myself here.) It’s a great act of balance to figure out the important vs. the trivial. I applaud you for the detox! And I’m also glad you’re still around. :)

]]> By: miniTotoro http://www.unquietdesperation.com/2008/01/01/returning-with-an-elixir/comment-page-1/#comment-8429 miniTotoro Wed, 02 Jan 2008 02:03:28 +0000 http://www.unquietdesperation.com/site/2008/01/01/returning-with-an-elixir/#comment-8429 <p>I second Mr. Holyfield's statement. While unplugging is always good for the soul it's nice to see you wandering around the neighborhood again. :-)</p> I second Mr. Holyfield’s statement. While unplugging is always good for the soul it’s nice to see you wandering around the neighborhood again. :-)

]]> By: Andrea http://www.unquietdesperation.com/2008/01/01/returning-with-an-elixir/comment-page-1/#comment-8419 Andrea Tue, 01 Jan 2008 21:48:29 +0000 http://www.unquietdesperation.com/site/2008/01/01/returning-with-an-elixir/#comment-8419 <p>Glad to see your time away has been good for ya!</p> Glad to see your time away has been good for ya!

]]> By: P.G. Holyfield http://www.unquietdesperation.com/2008/01/01/returning-with-an-elixir/comment-page-1/#comment-8412 P.G. Holyfield Tue, 01 Jan 2008 18:15:32 +0000 http://www.unquietdesperation.com/site/2008/01/01/returning-with-an-elixir/#comment-8412 <p>I for one am glad to have you back... in whatever newly minted form it may be. :-)</p> I for one am glad to have you back… in whatever newly minted form it may be. :-)

]]> By: Mur Lafferty http://www.unquietdesperation.com/2008/01/01/returning-with-an-elixir/comment-page-1/#comment-8410 Mur Lafferty Tue, 01 Jan 2008 17:55:50 +0000 http://www.unquietdesperation.com/site/2008/01/01/returning-with-an-elixir/#comment-8410 <p>So what does this mean? Are you going to drop off for good, or cut back, or what? </p> <p>Work paid for my blackberry, and because I lost my job, I had to cancel the account yesterday. I expected withdrawal to set in, but I think I'm better off this way. With my hopes to start writing in the early morning again, I think I need to keep the internets off until I get my wordcount down. Stop the distractions. </p> <p>I admire you. Not sure if I'd have the discipline to unplug for so long. You are mighty.</p> So what does this mean? Are you going to drop off for good, or cut back, or what?

Work paid for my blackberry, and because I lost my job, I had to cancel the account yesterday. I expected withdrawal to set in, but I think I’m better off this way. With my hopes to start writing in the early morning again, I think I need to keep the internets off until I get my wordcount down. Stop the distractions.

I admire you. Not sure if I’d have the discipline to unplug for so long. You are mighty.

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