An Ironic Post

          This is an ironic post because I'm going to write about how people should be on the internet less. I think the main thing I've been missing over the last few years, as I've been caught up in being a good grown up, is life. I know I'm not the only one that does this, but I worry and stress a lot and to  take the edge off, I numb my emotions through internet and entertainment. It's a lot easier to put things to the back of your mind instead of dealing with them.
          I even did it today simply out of habit. Instead of getting a cub scout meeting planned I watched a movie (a pretty lame one), and now I'm even more stressed out because I couldn't just deal with what I needed to do. What's sad is that it wouldn't have even taken very long to plan. If I had just done it I would have been done hours ago, and I could've been working on something I enjoy.
          The worst part is that I know it's better to turn off the computer and TV and just get to work.  A few times in my life I've pulled off some amazing will power and didn't procrastinate. I was so happy and relaxed, even after turning in a 10 page paper.
         Ironically I am now blogging about it. However this blog keeps me sane and helps me to remember why I like to be alive, and it's not because I like cheesy chick flicks. No-I'm sad I missed the sunset because I was on the internet, and that I missed dehydrating ingredients for tea because I didn't feel like making dinner. Then I ordered pizza and watched a movie instead. I'm even sad I didn't get to plan the scout meeting even though I've been stressing out over it. TV and the internet stop me from being who I want to be, and I think I'm not the only one. So if anyone reads this I hope you at least try unplugging for a few hours. You'll be surprised at how much more productive you can be when you're not letting multi-million dollar companies do your thinking for you.