I haven't been around in a while. I guess I took an internet break. I've literally been online and pretty active online since Windows 3.11 when I got my first CompuServe account and my first desktop computer. A lot has changed since then, some good, some not so good. Social media and social networking being some of the biggest changes.
As many of you know, I took a break from social media platforms for a bit. Hive and Instagram were the only exceptions. I stayed pretty active or at least most active here. Truth be told, the social media break was much enjoyed. I felt a lot better each day avoiding the daily propaganda that flooded my social media accounts. It was just getting to be a bit much. The constant barrage was really starting to annoy me. Hive, is one of the few places where people still have a polite conversation and everything isn't seeped in politics and propaganda. God, I hope we never lose that!
After abstaining from social media for a couple weeks, I felt so much better. Got more done, and had more time for doing the things I really loved. Hey, I get it, if you love social media, I'm not slamming it, just saying it's not for me. I showed up late to the social networking party, and left early. After that break though, I decided to take a tech break. Yeah, that's what I'll call it. A tech break.
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Besides my reseller accounts on eBay and Depop, some shitcoin trading, and some bill paying, I haven't even been booting up my computers. I leave my phone at home sometimes on purpose when traveling around the local neighborhood. Frankly, the tech break has been really nice. I know not everyone is capable of being away from their phones for family reasons, business, etc... If you can however, give it a try. You might be surprised.
Anyway, that's where I'm at. This isn't meant to be social media bashing post or anti-tech post. It is however, why I've been away. I just sort of took the summer off and feel great. I've also reduced my level of TV and news media. Seriously, I feel so much lighter. I should have done this 10 years ago!
With all that said, I may post here from time to time when I have something worthy of sharing. This is actually one of the few places I still enjoy coming to from time to time. It was the only site I really checked on regularly during my break from everything. So I guess that tells me, I like it here enough to stick around.
So if you were wondering where I've been or what I've been up to, that's it. For the "X" version:
"Social media and internet break. Enjoyed a tech free summer. May post from time to time over the winter."
Hope whoever comes by this in their feed is well and thanks for reading and following this account over the years. YOU ARE APPRECIATED.