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View Poll Results: Have you ever taken a Net Vacation? | ||||||
Yes, announced you'd be doing so | 5 | 25.00% | ||||
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Yes, no forwarning | 6 | 30.00% | ||||
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Yes, but it wasn't by choice | 1 | 5.00% | ||||
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Yes, but only from certain applications/boards/accounts | 4 | 20.00% | ||||
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No, but I dream of that day | 0 | 0% | ||||
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No, I can't live without being connected | 2 | 10.00% | ||||
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None of the Above | 4 | 20.00% | ||||
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10-04-2008, 01:21 PM | #1 | |||
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Ever just take time off from the 'net, boards, tv, phone, etc? If so, how long, what prompted you to do it...did you enjoy it...all those happy questions...
I'm think I just need a vacation, but don't know where to start. Or maybe I do, not sure....do you announce it, or just disconnect? So I've taken up a poll...
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10-04-2008, 01:42 PM | #2 | |||
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I'd at least let a few close members know by PM, if you don't want to announce it to everyone.
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"Thanks for this!" says: | GladysD (10-04-2008) |
10-04-2008, 02:13 PM | #3 | |||
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I took 2 weeks off this summer while on vacation, but let people know on insights I would be gone. I would let those you are closest to know. Otherwise, they will be looking for you and worried.
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"Thanks for this!" says: | GladysD (10-04-2008) |
10-04-2008, 05:01 PM | #4 | ||
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I take 4 or so months off yearly but do pm and email members that I know -
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"Thanks for this!" says: | GladysD (10-04-2008), weegot5kiz (10-04-2008) |
10-04-2008, 07:33 PM | #5 | |||
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Thanks. It's not this board in particular. I'm fine with how often I come here and the overall vibe of the place. And if I did need to go away from here, I'd find a way, usually in my profile section to let ya'll know
Maybe I'll try a week with the place I have in mind, then go from there I've been overtired this week, self-imposed, and wow, I can totally see how my lesions affect me emotionally when I'm overtired. My lesions just happen to exist on that inner brain, oy vey. When overtired, I don't write as clearly and conscisely, I make typos(more than usual) and I wayyy overreact. I don't like feeling like that. It makes me feel like I'm feeding into the stereotype that exists on that board, and I'd rather step back and wait until I feel better. MS really stinks that way sometimes Thank you for responding to my post.
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10-04-2008, 08:20 PM | #6 | |||
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I have taken time off for vacations where I didn't have access to the internet. I didn't announce it, and I don't think anyone missed me while I was away! Not sure if that is a good thing or a bad thing...
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"Thanks for this!" says: | GladysD (10-05-2008) |
10-04-2008, 08:57 PM | #7 | |||
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I don't pick up my phone messages for 2 -3 weeks at a time, and most people know that.
If I need a break from the forums, I usually just read and don't respond . . . or I stick to the easy topics. Usually it's not really a conscious choice, I just burn out and stop talking so much. I've never been able to stay away completely (not reading or anything) unless I was on vacation or very sick. When that has happened, there's always been a few people that know (on the private forums I attend) that would say something here if someone asked. I enjoy my breaks as much as I enjoy being on the forums. Cherie
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10-04-2008, 09:22 PM | #8 | |||
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Yes, I have and with no forewarning to anyone. And I enjoyed it.
Sometimes virtual reality drama can be too much and I need to live in the real world. So if I get anti-social, I just disappear for my head. When I"m ready, I come back. Taking a break isn't bad. Plus you get more done at home.
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"Thanks for this!" says: | GladysD (10-05-2008) |
10-04-2008, 10:42 PM | #9 | |||
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I don't take any official "vacation" from technology, but sometimes it all seems to be too much, and I'll stay away from the computer, TV, phone, etc for a day or two. It's good for my psyche to spend quality time with myself..
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"Thanks for this!" says: | GladysD (10-05-2008) |
10-05-2008, 07:06 AM | #10 | |||
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So true!
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