We need some time apart, laptop…
2009 October 7
I felt the need to get out of the house today and refocus solely on my work. So I grabbed my bike helmet and took the two-wheeler to the park, deciding to leave the laptop at home and instead going old school with a notebook and a fancy writing utensil.
Away from any distractions (minus the crackberry, but I put it on silent), I was able to get some quality work in today.
When I get out of the house, I can’t be bothered by the laundry piling up or the slow-cooker crusted with sweet potato soup soaking in the sink from last night. And when I take the Internet out of my hands, it’s mano-a-mano with me and my notebook. I can either write or pick grass.
I think the park trip needs to happen on a regular basis.
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I like your story. Sometimes we get so caught up in technology we forget about the basics
Great post. I agree with lisa we spend more time on the net and watching TV it occupies 57% of our days or more.
Why not the laptop? Personally I prefer to write on a computer. I've even got a very nice mindmapping program.
I've got a little e-notebook with at least five hours battery time that's almost a part of me
Thank you all for your comments
. I am planning on doing it again today.
Desiree – I could bring the laptop.. Like you, I actually prefer to write on it since when I really get in the groove, I can get the words down quicker. I would just need to be away from my email and that would probably work. Now I'd just need to find a shady spot under a tree so I can see the screen… I'll try it today
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Go you!
Would love to do that, only I can't read my own handwriting…lol! AlphaSmart definitely comes in handy–easy to type on, no Internet distractions.
i've been looking to get back to basics too. You've just inspired me.
Leslie – That made me laugh, because I know what you mean.
Becks – take it old school