That’s a big fat lie, in case you didn’t catch it. I am totally addicted to the internet. As many of you pointed out after my stint at BUI (coined by Michael). lol This was of course, before, I went on my hiatus. And even though I took this quiz before said hiatus (from when Lady Banana took the quiz) and got the score below.. I still didn’t I think the that the questions were accurate for what they’re trying to interpret.
You Are 31% Addicted to the Internet |
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You have a full life off your computer - and the internet is just a small pastime. |
I do have a life outside of the internet, but I would still consider myself terribly addicted. For example, as I am sitting at the desk of my temp job trying to read my book or do my crossword, I can’t help but have my gmail, twitter and facebook pages open.
I don’t get addicted to other things easily though. I did smoke one summer. It was definitely a conscious choice, but I blame the fact that I was working 14-16 hour days and was living off of caffeine, 3 hours sleep (a day), adrenaline, a tiny bit of food, and mad hangovers. And of course there was the captain of the ship I was managing who smoked like a chimney and was the most charming man ever. If you smoked, you could stay in the wheelhouse for the entire cruise with him.
Back to point, the last summer I worked with that company was almost 3 years ago and while I touched cigarettes during my final year of University, it was again a conscious choice and the affair ended before my final exams even begun. I know people say it all the time, but I can go years without having a cigarette and one day if I feel like it I may one… I may not. I don’t get the ‘I need to have one’ jones’.
May 7th, 2008 at 9:39 am
Clearly addiction IS my style. I’m hopelessly addicted to lots of things - internet included. However, I just popped by to tell you how great my picture looked on the site - it really adds a little pizzazz. You should consider making it a permanent addition. All the best.
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May 7th, 2008 at 10:55 am
That number would go higher until you get a job…
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May 7th, 2008 at 11:21 am
I didn’t take the quiz yet, but that whole smoking thing struck a chord with me. I smoked for 4 years and quit about 3 years ago. Anyways, even now I experience cravings like none other. It’s crazy…! And good for you for having control when it comes to this nasty habit!!
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May 7th, 2008 at 1:04 pm
I’m 69% addicted. Ironically, I was furiously blinking to relieve my eyes of their dryness as I read the question about having dry eyes!
“In your opinion, life without the internet is hardly worth living.” <– I had this very discussion with a friend a few weeks ago. Internets, you complete me.
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May 7th, 2008 at 3:43 pm
I didn’t think I had a problem…until the net was out due to a bad cable modem. No email, no stocks, no news, no blogs…ugh! I’m shaking just thinking about it…must surf…
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May 8th, 2008 at 1:00 pm
I’m 60% addicted. Maybe I used to wear contact lens so it caused my eyes get dry. If I got no internet connection, I will keep feedback on the Internet service provider until they get back to normal
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May 8th, 2008 at 2:14 pm
Canucklehead - I agree, your face really did add some pizzazz on to my site. What are thsee things that you are so addicted to? Or should I just let my imagination run wild? Permanent addition would mean more than one ‘featured blog’ on the site… I’m not sure how I feel about it yet… I’ll sleep on it some more.
Michael - so true.
Jillian - You had a lot of reason to smoke… considering the job you were working! I know I’m pretty lucky to not know of these cravings of which you speak.
Erica - lol that’s irony if I ever saw it all right. You’re so funny: “Internets, you complete me”
Pit - lol I’m sure a lot of people wouldn’t even realise just how dependent they are
Vickie - You go girl! Give your ISP hell!!