Magic Jack ... Not!

Not feeling the love, Magic Jack.  You made so many promises.  You promised to fulfill my basic need to communicate economically.  You promised to be easy.  You promised!  Now it has been more than a month and I am so disappointed in you. 

You only work part of the time.  Garbling words, I hear the rest of the time.  Then, you don't work at all.  One day you just stopped recognizing me as me.  And, we've made such accommodations for you!  We have learned that you don't like to work when someone is on the computer.  You just get all fussy.  And you don't work unless MY account is signed in.  It is not enough to have the computer on as the website promises. 

When I think of the expense, money to buy you, money to buy the first year, money to buy a phone, I get angry.  My life would be so much better if I had never met you, Magic Jack.  So, what can I do?  I'm going to tell all my friends.  Be aware, friends!  If something claims to be "magic", it probably is NOT! 

My Family Needs All of Me

This is a note to myself.  It's a hard post to post.  I thought perhaps sharing my thoughts might stir some to action as well, however not all need to make any changes. Just those of us who find computers more than just machines! 

Often, I am drawn to the wonderful world that is available to me via my fingertips.  I find valuable friendships.  (I love my online friends!) I find knowledge, which I ponder.  I find encouragement, which I treasure.  And I get a chance to express myself right from the comfort of my very own kitchen.  What more could I ask for?

Actually, more self control comes to mind!  It is so easy to allow the good things to take over.  My family needs all of my mind, not just fragments.  These are the years that count. 

The following list comprises my personal computer use guidelines.  These are set by myself in order to control my time spent away from my home duties.  Because let's face it, when I am reading blogs, I am not available to my family.

I am sad to say that my love of learning can take me away from the very ones I am trying to serve better by learning more!  Therefore, I have decided a little prudent reminder is in order.

• Strive not to be on the computer when my family is not actively engaged in other activities. 
• Set regular times to check email, Twitter, my cbox  and stick to these.  (After morning chores, during lunch break, a few times before bed.  No peeking in between!)  
• Do not read blogs via my phone during school time, even if there is time while a child is working independently.  I need to be available, not distracted. 
• Limit online time in general when my husband is home.   

I saw this very neat disclosure, recently.  I want it to be true of my blog.