Okay, saying that I adore the internet is maybe a bit over the top - but I realized the other day that somehow some of the things that I do online are actually connecting with my off-line life more and more lately (hmm, this sounds too nerdy huh?).
Over the last few years, I have of course successfully procrastinated online while writing my thesis, doing research and spending time at the office.
But not only that, I've used that time to:
# make some great (real-life) friends in the Netherlands, Tokyo and elsewhere (like China, for example!);
# wait excitedly for Christmas gifts from people I've never met (and send Christmas gifts to people I've never met');
# discover a fab book;
# swoon over postcards from exotic locations;
# and much more.
And, in February I will be seeing The Decemberists as a consequence of this addiction. I have no idea what music they play, but hey, live gigs are always good so I'm sure it'll be fun.
So, yay for the internet. There are some pretty amazing people out there, each behind their own little screen ;-)
Over the last few years, I have of course successfully procrastinated online while writing my thesis, doing research and spending time at the office.
But not only that, I've used that time to:
# make some great (real-life) friends in the Netherlands, Tokyo and elsewhere (like China, for example!);
# wait excitedly for Christmas gifts from people I've never met (and send Christmas gifts to people I've never met');
# discover a fab book;
# swoon over postcards from exotic locations;
# and much more.
And, in February I will be seeing The Decemberists as a consequence of this addiction. I have no idea what music they play, but hey, live gigs are always good so I'm sure it'll be fun.
So, yay for the internet. There are some pretty amazing people out there, each behind their own little screen ;-)
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