Got your attention?
On multiple occasions my spouse has expressed his concern for my love of the Internet! Before I move forward, let me explain that I communicate purely through email. My whole life is on the computer. We live in a small town, where shopping and activities are sparse. We move frequently, so my friends & family are spread across the US (among other countries).
I also run an online boutique. Perhaps you have heard of it, The Preppy Poppy (www.preppypoppy.com). ;-) Consumed with online marketing, website updates, etc - I spend several hours on the computer daily. When I combine my work with pleasure (i.e Facebook & Twitter) I have created a recipe for disaster.
Am I obsessed with the latest technology and the Internet, am I obsessed with staying in touch with all of my friends & family on the net, am I obsessed with shopping on the net, am I obsessed with doing research (all together now) on the net, am I obsessed with working on the net? The answer is "Yes". Do I feel that I use the Internet in excess? The answer is "Yes". Will I ever admit this to my husband, the answer is......."No"!
To say that my husband is jealous of an inanimate object would be an understatement. We have routine disagreements on the topic weekly. I can't seem to pull myself away from the computer. I find comfort hearing the clicking of my lap top keys. I literally get high from the sound of an incomming message. I LOVE my computer!!! I find comfort in my computer. We are linked at the hip - we are one. My computer is my therapist. My computer is my friend. My computer is my mentor. My computer is my companion.
As I write this, I am realizing just how sick I am. I DO cheat on my husband with my computer. I do neglect him, because I am too fixated on my laptop screen. Still, admitting my severe infatuation will most likely not change my ways.
My computer makes me happy, my computer makes me money, my computer engages me and fills my need for knowledge. I fear I would curl up and die without my "window to the outside world".
I've been challanged many times to go 24 hours without my computer or smartphone. A challange I have refused to take. I can barely go an hour without accessing my email or checking my twitter or facebook.
I hear there are programs for those needing to "detox" from the internet, such programs as this one:
http://www.cmaj.ca/earlyreleases/15sept09_detox.shtml
Though, I don't think I'm quite at the stage to be admitted for detox. However, I do think I'm possibly at the stage where an intervention is needed.
So today at 3:45 (as I complete this post) I am tuning out and turning off anything that has to do with my computer. I may shake, I may sweat, I may go into actual withdrawls, but tonight I won't be cheating on my husband, tonight I will talk to him, I will watch a show with him, I will close my "window" and who knows...I might actually survive.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Friday, September 11, 2009
Woof...Woof
Every morning, as my youngest daughter watches Doo..Doo...Doo...Doo...Doo...Dora, I get my news via the Net. Today I see a human interest story: World's Priciest Dog Costs $582,135.
I couldn't help but scoff at the price tag. Now granted, the Tibetan Mastiff is a glorious dog. The article described it's face to that of the Cowardly Lion (I must agree). A Chinese woman by the name of Mrs Wang, purchased the dog while looking for a suitable peer to breed her current Mastiff. The pooch, black in color - is named, White Root.
White Root's life expectancy is 10-12 years. Which means that the new owner gets mister fluffy for a bargain price of about $58,000.00 a year. $58,000.00 a year will get you shedding on the furniture, shoveling poop, vomit on your Persian rugs, potty walks in the rain and drool on your favorite outfit.
Now to the irony: I am the proud owner of a Goldendoodle. A Goldendoodle our family paid $1500 for. A bargain price of $1500 - for a dog that is not even considered a breed. A dog that by purebred enthusiast - is nothing more than a mutt (at best). When the price tag was discussed among family, we were ashamed to admit what we paid for our fantastic puppy. What would people think? We come from a modest family. A family that would possibly spend a couple hundred dollars on a dog, but certainly not over a thousand. In-fact, they prefer shelter dogs. So, we lied. We said we got a great deal - that the breeder was taking a hit because of the economy. Shall I say, a little "White Root" lie. :-)
What you spend on a dog is all relative. I'm assuming that Mrs Wang's purchase was a drop in the bucket. We didn't feel $1500 was a great expense for our little guy (though, not a drop in a bucket either). Though, other's viewed it as unnecessary excess. So Mrs Wang - you enjoy your $58,000 a year Mastiff and I'll keep spoiling my $100 a year mutt!
To quote Mrs Wang, "Gold has a price, but this Tibetan mastiff doesn't."
"Ollie Doodle - The Magnificent Poodle" (our little song we sing to him)
(P.S. I am NOT in anyway opposed to Rescue animals. I was raised adopting. However, I have two small children, and animals are unpredictable - I was not willing to put my children at risk - so please no complaints about our choice in contacting a breeder - Thanks!)
I couldn't help but scoff at the price tag. Now granted, the Tibetan Mastiff is a glorious dog. The article described it's face to that of the Cowardly Lion (I must agree). A Chinese woman by the name of Mrs Wang, purchased the dog while looking for a suitable peer to breed her current Mastiff. The pooch, black in color - is named, White Root.
White Root's life expectancy is 10-12 years. Which means that the new owner gets mister fluffy for a bargain price of about $58,000.00 a year. $58,000.00 a year will get you shedding on the furniture, shoveling poop, vomit on your Persian rugs, potty walks in the rain and drool on your favorite outfit.
Now to the irony: I am the proud owner of a Goldendoodle. A Goldendoodle our family paid $1500 for. A bargain price of $1500 - for a dog that is not even considered a breed. A dog that by purebred enthusiast - is nothing more than a mutt (at best). When the price tag was discussed among family, we were ashamed to admit what we paid for our fantastic puppy. What would people think? We come from a modest family. A family that would possibly spend a couple hundred dollars on a dog, but certainly not over a thousand. In-fact, they prefer shelter dogs. So, we lied. We said we got a great deal - that the breeder was taking a hit because of the economy. Shall I say, a little "White Root" lie. :-)
What you spend on a dog is all relative. I'm assuming that Mrs Wang's purchase was a drop in the bucket. We didn't feel $1500 was a great expense for our little guy (though, not a drop in a bucket either). Though, other's viewed it as unnecessary excess. So Mrs Wang - you enjoy your $58,000 a year Mastiff and I'll keep spoiling my $100 a year mutt!
To quote Mrs Wang, "Gold has a price, but this Tibetan mastiff doesn't."
"Ollie Doodle - The Magnificent Poodle" (our little song we sing to him)
(P.S. I am NOT in anyway opposed to Rescue animals. I was raised adopting. However, I have two small children, and animals are unpredictable - I was not willing to put my children at risk - so please no complaints about our choice in contacting a breeder - Thanks!)
Thursday, September 3, 2009
New Personalized Holiday Items Arriving at The Preppy Poppy
Though it is my intention to share with you stories of humility and my daily trails and tribulations as a Mother - occasionally I would like to give a shout out to my business, which helps put food on the table (and "feed" my Preppy habit)!!Last month The Preppy Poppy started placing Fall/Halloween and Holiday goodies on the website (www.preppypoppy.com).
You can now purchase Personalized Halloween Trick or Treat Bags, Personalized Fall Harvest T-Shirts, as well as Personalized Holiday Tutu Ensembles! We are adding new items each week. We started early, so that you could get a jump start on your Holiday shopping (wasn't that "nice" of us!).
Our Tutu outfits make an ordinary family photo extraordinary! Add some pizazz and character to your picture pose this year!
View our Girl bags on our site!
You will love the design of the detachable & wearable Halloween bow that we added to the bag this year!
Our Fall Harvest Personalized T-Shirt (as shown in picture above) is designed to be worn through Thanksgiving! That means your child can maximize the wear from September - November!
Help The Preppy Poppy attract 250 fans on Facebook and the ENTIRE month of October, receive 15% off your order AND discount shipping!!! Must be a Preppy Poppy Fan to qualify for the discount.You can start by clicking on the link below:
Thank you for shopping The Preppy Poppy, as always we appreciate your business!!
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