Fun Ways to Waste Time on the Internet

I’ll admit that I am very guilty of using the Internet to waste time, particularly when a scene isn’t working. I’ll do research for a new book, check e-mail, and the other day, I was introduced to the Black Hole time-sucking addictive place known as Facebook.

I was avoiding this. I really was. But first my publisher set up their own presence. And then I got e-mails from friends inviting me to check it out. Finally, I caved and set up an account. It’s different from myspace because you can’t view someone’s profile unless you are friends. I found it more user-friendly, as far as setting up information and pictures, etc. But what ended up taking up most of my time on Thursday and Friday was learning that many of my college friends had accounts. If you have an account, feel free to contact me! :coffee2

Do you know how much fun it is to see profiles of people you haven’t connected with in almost fifteen years? To see them working in careers, with children of their own? Amazing. I actually found my former high school Biology lab partner. What a kick in the pants! :afro: For me, it was like a big old college reunion, seeing what everyone is up to.

In other news, the baby is teething. Last week he was one big old bag of horrible, whining, crying, and in general being a pest. We made it through with Tylenol and Motrin. Oragel just never seems to cut it for my kids–I’m not sure why. But in any event, although no teeth have broken through yet, I’m sure it’s just a matter of time. I’ve noticed that babies always seem to go for the dangerous stuff when it comes to teething. Not only do they chew on the regular teething rings and pacifiers, but they go after metal swing bars, power cords, and straps of any kind. :shocked:

You’ll have to excuse me a moment. My daughter just came downstairs wearing orange, red, and purple. Sigh. Gotta go take care of this fashion disaster.