I was surprised that I spent as much time as I did on the computer based on my log. My job normally requires me to be out in the field, teaching nutrition in the community, but I have been spending most of my time in my office recently and thus have had much more time than usual to be online. Including email and normal paperwork and reports that are done weekly, there usually isn't a lot of free recreation time. Due to some individual projects that I have undertaken, I've had to do some research and it's easiest done online. So I've been "on" more often at work which is the bulk of the day. In the evening when I get home, I choose not to go on the computer unless I have to. I don't play games or do too much youtubing and I don't want a facebook page. I am thinking of joining linkedin, which is a social networking site for professionals that my friends keep inviting me to join, but I have resisted so far. The computer and internet are tools for me, not a viable replacement for spending time with family and friends. I do manage to keep in touch with people via email but I rather talk to or text them.
Creating was blog was relatively simple. I'm glad that google chooses to make it easy so normal people can just write about whatever they please. I do follow several blogs daily, mostly written by retired reporters or community activists who are taking their time to keep up with the news in my town. Through their postings, I get a sense of what happens at meetings and various other events that I don't have time to attend, and still feel like I'm somewhat involved. It's a sharing of information and much appreciated by the readers. I don't see a whole lot of people caring about what I may have to say in this blog but we'll see!
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