Comments on: Twitter & Facebook. Worth it?

By: Amy

Amy — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:47:15 +0000

Dana, I agree with you about Twitter – it’s nice that it’s short – except when I spend WAY too much time trying to figure out how to say what I want to say but in only 140 characters. That happens to me far too much. Gotta work on that.

Thanks for stoppin’ by!

By: Dana Wilson

Dana Wilson — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 23:34:40 +0000

Hi Amy!
I came across your blog from Twitter. I enjoyed your post and have struggled with being mindful about my time on the computer, too. I like Twitter because it is SHORT! With only 140 characters you get a lot of bang out of your buck, so to speak. I have not taken the Facebook plunge yet, because I’m afraid that will be way too addicting. I’m caving, though, and will probably have a page before too long.

It works well for me to be on the computer early before kids are up, too.

Thanks for your post! I will be back again to visit soon!

By: Amy

Amy — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:21:42 +0000

@Amy – Overboard? Me too. That always seems to happen to me too at first.

@Cop Mama – Agreed. Some “me” time is so important. I think at the beginning of motherhood I always felt guilty about that until I realized I am actually a *better* mom if I have my own space. Finding it hard to strike a balance though.

@Melody – No confession needed at all for an iPhone! I think they are GREAT! And so useful for so many people; sounds like it works well for you. It’s like anything – a great tool if you’ve got some discipline but dangerous if you don’t. I hope to join you in the former group soon!

@Amy & @Melody – Yes, I’ve found the same thing too. If I turn it on in the morning, it generally doesn’t go well the rest of the day. However, I have been working on keeping to a schedule and pencilling “computer time” into my schedule. One of the times I do is early before the kids wake up. Gives me a chance to check email etc. before my day officially starts. Seems to be working so far…then again, it’s only been about a week.

@Carrie – “You know, because all the cool kids are doing it.” Oh man, so true, SO TRUE. Exactly how I feel. And then I feel like an idiot because I do. I suppose I can have a little grace for an adolescent to cave to peer pressure, but an almost 35yo? Man, I gotta pull myself together!

Thanks all for your input. So glad to know I’m in good company!

By: Carrie

Carrie — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:13:19 +0000

I have not joined for that very reason. I want to. You know, because all the cool kids are doing it. But I know how sucking such things can be for me, so I’ve declined. Some days I think I should so I can try to generate some traffic to my blog. Then I come back to my senses and know that I don’t need another attention suck. It really is enticing, though, because I live a fairly isolated life in my village and talking to anyone, regardless of whether I know them or not, has a draw to it.

I’m not much help. Just giving my thoughts on it…

By: Melody

Melody — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:28:46 +0000

It can easily become a distraction and I have found myself trading special moments as well for blogging or facebooking. I don’t twitter though. That’s where I draw the line. I’m kidding. I was trying to sound discplined when I actually am just confused by the whole thing and haven’t figured out how to do it yet. I confess that I have an iphone and I love it but I don’t find myself accessing fb very much from it nor do I blog from it.It’s nice to be out and know when an email comes through but not feel bound to have to check it immediately.
I like your thought of not checking fb, twitter or blogging until after lunch. Mornings are my most productive time and it’s so very easy to get sucked in once I sit down to the computer. One post links to another which reminds me of a similar blogging buddy who I haven’t read in a while so I skip on over to their blog and they reference a giveway to another blogging friend and WAH-LAH there goes an hour before I even finish my coffee! I will try the after lunch goal. Thanks for the great encouragement and idea.

By: Cop Mama

Cop Mama — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 02:30:13 +0000

I think it’s a balancing act. On one hand, we have our children and spouse to focus on, but on the other, we have a right to have our own hobby. I think all moms are inherently multi-taskers, so I use spare moments to blog and interact on the internet ie when making dinner or after the kids go to bed.

By: Amy

Amy — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:59:24 +0000

You are absolutely right. It is so tough to balance. In the beginning of anything new like Twitter or forums or whatever, I tend to go overboard. Then I taper off and learn to strike a balance.

Yes, these things are very useful, but they definitely can suck up all your waking moments. One rule I try to stick to unless there is something I really need, is to stay away from the internet until after lunch. Keeps my day in order better.
Blessings,
Amy
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