Attempting an Internet ‘vacation’
For quite a while I’ve noticed that my attention has been continually focused on things that, while fun, aren’t very fulfilling on the Internet.
Keeping up with Twitter, Tumblr, Facebook, etc. is very fun, but I can’t honestly say I’ve had an inspiring feeling about most of it. I think the quick and dirty nature of the Internet leads you along various shiny objects, yet none of it creates a lasting impact.
So, I’m going to try returning back to a diet of books and films for a while. I can’t remember the last time I’ve sat down and read a novel for more than an hour, let alone finished one. And I’ve got a stack of martial arts DVDs bought on steep discount that I’ve yet to open from the wrapper.
I’m not naive enough to say that I’m “quitting” the Internet, nor will I be dramatic and say I’m shutting down my Facebook profile. But I want to spend less time paying attention to those things. Personally, I think these past few years I’ve seen my time shifted heavily toward the disposable entertainment the Internet provides and away from works that tend to stick in your head.
Time to get some balance back.