The Ledge...a distraction?

[greatdarkwing]

So, here I am, attempting to write a brief for my legal writing class, but I continuously pull up The Ledge to read through posts! Does anyone else have this sick problem, or am I the only one thinks The Ledge is a distraction?

In a good way of course...

~Alex

[Lala]

I don't think I'm as bad a some. But after checking my e-mail, it's the first thing I do on the internet. Yeah definitely compulsive. And if I'm working on a project it's always back and forth.

[estranged4life]

a distraction, But an enjoyable one at that. Definitely more addicting than most may believe.

While I was sick early last week (Then out of town later in the week), I dropped in on "lurk mode" to see what was up since this place seems to have become a part of me since I first posted back in June 2001.

[HomerMcvie]

I'm definitely an addict, although I'm WAAAAY worse on days that I have nothing to do. Last Wednesday, I was off work, with no errands to run, or ANYTHING. I spent pretty much my whole day here!!! And I TRIED to leave, and couldn't!!!!!!! (it was the BIG Bobo/Lux day).
Pathetic, huh?

[Miss Vicky]

Originally Posted by greatdarkwing

Does anyone else have this sick problem, or am I the only one thinks The Ledge is a distraction?

No, you're not alone. I probably would've had my novel totally finished ages ago if I didn't keep having to check to see what's going on here.

I have made quite a bit of progress lately though. I now have only 7,000 (down from 10,000) more words to go before I meet the minimum length requirement for the publisher I want to use. And I wouldn't have been able to get that far without the help of a couple of Ledgies so it all works out in the end.

[stargazer99]

Originally Posted by greatdarkwing

So, here I am, attempting to write a brief for my legal writing class, but I continuously pull up The Ledge to read through posts! Does anyone else have this sick problem, or am I the only one thinks The Ledge is a distraction?

In a good way of course...

~Alex

Nope, you're not alone. I find myself on here when I should be working, doing things around the house, running errands, or just plain getting off the couch! I've become an internet junky altogether. A lot of my addiction is the message boards, but I've found myself becoming addicted to finding music downloads (now that I finally have an iPod), and addicted to LiveJournal, as well.

[sara1998]

I've been addicted from the start. Since I found a job, I haven't had the time to post and read through like I was earlier without any real job to do. I'm on lunch right now, and you see where I'm sitting.... at my desk, eating Weight Watchers, reading The Ledge....

[jannieC]

Originally Posted by sara1998

I've been addicted from the start. Since I found a job, I haven't had the time to post and read through like I was earlier without any real job to do. I'm on lunch right now, and you see where I'm sitting.... at my desk, eating Weight Watchers, reading The Ledge....

Maria- were we separated at birth? I'm doing the exact same thing you are. My WW is Three Cheese Ziti- not their best, but will do. Are you still not smoking? I'm at 8 weeks, 1 day, 20 seconds (heh).

I spend far too much time on The Ledge. Abnormal amounts of time. I literally have nothing to do in my current job, and I'm alone all day, so I am on The Ledge for probably 5 hours at a stretch. It's insane, I know.

[SuzeQuze]

I actually have to try deliberately to limit my internet time or I just stay on it without even realizing it! Like this morning whereby I should have a lot more work done by now but instead was chatting on IM. :sigh: Now I'm eating my Healthy Choice meal for lunch and chatting with you fine people.

[Sahara]

Originally Posted by greatdarkwing

So, here I am, attempting to write a brief for my legal writing class, but I continuously pull up The Ledge to read through posts! Does anyone else have this sick problem, or am I the only one thinks The Ledge is a distraction?

In a good way of course...

~Alex

Definitely a distraction. Combined with broadband always-on internet it's the worst thing that's happened to my concentration span, ever.

Even if I've just been on in the last two minutes, I still check ... what can I say, I'm addicted.

[DavidMn]

Of course it's a distraction. But a happy one for sure.

[SapphireSister]

Originally Posted by jannieC

Maria- were we separated at birth? I'm doing the exact same thing you are. My WW is Three Cheese Ziti- not their best, but will do. Are you still not smoking? I'm at 8 weeks, 1 day, 20 seconds (heh).

I spend far too much time on The Ledge. Abnormal amounts of time. I literally have nothing to do in my current job, and I'm alone all day, so I am on The Ledge for probably 5 hours at a stretch. It's insane, I know.

OMG I'm dying over your sig pic! I've never seen it before. Stevie looks stunning and so pure and natural. Where do you find it?

[SapphireSister]

Oh it's a total distraction and definitely a complusion! I have a job where I work 8 hours a day but it requires only about 4 hours worth of work so I'm here or on other sites for most of that time. There are certain times when I could be finding things to do and working harder but I'd rather be here. It's good in a way because I would be totally bored if I didnt' have it but on the other hand I could be finding more things to keep me busy that are work related and make more $$.

[BTFLCHLD]

a welcome distraction...never know what one might find here on the ledge
for instance...today ive fallen upon the food network channel
i mostly enjoy the days/weeks following a show...where we can usually count on
reviews, photos and vid snippets from the shows...
im am hoping this still remains true for the australia shows

[jannieC]

Originally Posted by SapphireSister

OMG I'm dying over your sig pic! I've never seen it before. Stevie looks stunning and so pure and natural. Where do you find it?

I'm not sure right now (where I found it). I'll look later and send you a PM.