What would you be doing if you did not have the internet
By jugsjugs
@jugsjugs (12967)
August 29, 2010 9:25am CST
If i did not have the internet i would be making alot more cards,aswell as now that it is only a few months until christmas i would be knitting a few stockings as in the mini ones ready to fill with sweets.I seem to spend alot of time on the internet as i am unable to do alot of the things that i would like todo.
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@sarahruthbeth22 (43143)
• United States
29 Aug 10
If I didn't have internet I would be watching more movies , either on T.V. or the ones I have on tape.
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@Memnon (2170)
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29 Aug 10
I normally access the internet during down time at work (night shift), so I would probably be reading a book or paper. I would not make my models at work, as I often cycle, so they might get damaged.
The internet is a real boon of a night shift- it keeps you busy, if only typing. It's very easy to fall asleep reading at two or three in the morning....
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@rebelann (112872)
• El Paso, Texas
21 Jan 20
That makes sense. I used to work the swing shift from 4pm to midnight and by the time I'd get home there was nothing on TV so I'd actually clean ..... the one thing I don't do much of anymore cuz I'm too busy online.
@rebelann (112872)
• El Paso, Texas
21 Jan 20
I would probably do more gardening as well. I simply can't remember what I did before the internet. My how time flies.
@doormouse (4599)
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29 Aug 10
i used to be on the internet a lot,but lately i have not been on it as much as i've been doing other things,such as cleaning and having coffee with,oh and watching more telly
@jugsjugs (12967)
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30 Aug 10
That sounds great,when i have less appointments etc,i will be chilling out sorting all the craft things out that i have here as there are lots of things that i have got,but never used.Also i may get into glass engraving while they are at school,something else to keep my mind busy with,thats when the husband has sorted out my room.
@jugsjugs (12967)
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29 Aug 10
I have had friends pop in and out most of the week so as soon as they have gone or other people that i have had appointments with,i find that i am back on here,aswell as a few more new sites that are about.I have got loads of new information on things this week by being on here.I can not do much cleaning,so the husband gets to do that.When the children go back to school there are alot of other things that i have got to do, so i will have nearly a whole week to sort other things out,so not much time to be on here then.
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@doormouse (4599)
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29 Aug 10
when the kids go back to school i'll be on the internet less than i am now,i've decided that i will start my home college course,which means that there'll be less time for the internet as i'll be doing my course nearly every morning
@meowcow (931)
• Philippines
29 Aug 10
Lol. We'd all probably be losing our minds for a while and getting used to talking to people face to face again. But seriously, me, I'd probably be spending my whole day doing the exact same thing I do here which is basically the two things I love, just trying to make as much money as I can and have as much fun as I can doing it. Great topic! ++ well deserved.
@jugsjugs (12967)
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29 Aug 10
I am like you i also chat to people on the internet,so it would be all texting then,lol.I like to find ways to earn a little money,aswell as have fun at the same time.I find that there are great sites on the internet that i spend hours on.So i think that i would be rather bored if i did not have the internet.
@jugsjugs (12967)
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29 Aug 10
I do not know about the paler as i am stuck indoors all the time,lol.The only thing that i could do to keep sain would be make cards i think to keep my mind occupied.I think perhaps i would try and find other crafts out there to try aswell.I did use todo glass engraving,but since i have lots more children now i do not feel happy trying to start engraving while they are about.
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@dragon54u (31634)
• United States
29 Aug 10
I don't know what I would be doing! I would probably be trying to get my writing into the print media. There are no jobs in my area that I can physically do so I would have to find something to do here at home. I know I would spend a lot more time taking care of housekeeping and would probably do more sewing, reading, knitting and maybe take up embroidery again. I would most certainly read more--get into more history, right now my leisure reading is escapist fiction.
@jugsjugs (12967)
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29 Aug 10
I do not like reading very much,other than if i was to read up on a craft or something along those lines.I think that there are alot of things that i could sit and do like you say knitting,but in the past i got bored of all of that.There are lots of things that i can not do physically aswell,so there are not many other things that i could find todo.
@Elva59 (2)
• China
31 Aug 10
Thant's really a question for me without inernet from today. I ry to remember what I did without internet: except the housekeeping, maybe watched movies,called my friends and went shopping(of cause supermarket is included). Going to the gym and reading work related books are necessary for me. Are there any other suggestions?
@bjcyrix (6901)
• Philippines
30 Aug 10
If I didnt have internet I would probably be channel surfing instead of web surfing. I remember a time when we didnt have internet connection and all I could do all day was watch tv. There werent any new movies rented so I had to stick to good old cable. I was really a couch potato because aside from eating, sleeping, and watching tv routine, I also memorized all the shows in all the time slots of every channel that I like. I would also make a calendar schedule a week ahead of time by consulting the movie schedules posted by HBO, Cinemax, and StarMovies.
Aside from that I would also probably be texting more than my current average.^_^
@bjcyrix (6901)
• Philippines
31 Aug 10
The repeats sometimes work well for me because there would be two shows on at the same time on different channels. Planning a movie viewing schedule would help me watch all the movies that I wanted to watch even if they were shown on the same premier.^_^
I do agree that there were times when there's nothing good on cable and so I would turn to cleaning my room, arranging my files, writing articles, and other things that I see worth doing.^_^
@deve_annrn (1856)
• Philippines
30 Aug 10
If there is no internet connection at all.. I'm stuck with reading books written by Sidney Sheldon.., It keeps me entertained and all of his books are a page turner by the way.., so it's not boring.., or i might be flicking the remote control.., looking out for an interesting tv program..=)
@jugsjugs (12967)
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30 Aug 10
I find that when ever i look on the internet there are loads of great ideas todo with craft,so that is something that i like looking at on there.I have started getting a friend of mine to get me a few craft books and i am thinking of ordering these magazines,so that they are delivered to my door.
@EdnaReyes (2622)
• Philippines
30 Aug 10
Well I will be stuck again to my old typewriter, do my lesson plans and create visuals aids for teaching. Internet helps me do this things fast and with less work. Thanks God there is internet!
@saidah (6)
• China
30 Aug 10
if there was no internet i would read some books,reading is always a good way enjoy your life ,you can learn a lot of things in the books ,a good book will benifit you a lot in your life,and if there was no internet you can also have more time to stay with your friands and your families,we always spend too much time online that we have no time to company the important people in our life.in a world ,without the internet we can still have a nice time
@sjhaeki (795)
• Philippines
30 Aug 10
if i don't have internet right now, i'd be starting on my fanfics or practice that piano sheet that i've neglected. or i could just be watching tv, then there's practising SAI. Heck, I actually still have a lot of back-up hobbies to entertain me.
@jugsjugs (12967)
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30 Aug 10
I find that there are alot of things on the tv that are repeats and then there are other things on there that are not that interesting.I mainly watch soaps during the week.I have to be doing things with my hands as that way i do not smoke half as much than i would normally without anything todo.
@bachick101 (59)
• Philippines
30 Aug 10
without internet, then i would be reading Frostbite by Richelle Mead the 2nd book to Vampire Academy.
@jugsjugs (12967)
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30 Aug 10
I do not like alot of reading,not unless it is a craft magazine then i would read some of it.As for the tv i find that there are only a few things on there that are interesting like soaps that are on the tv.I am thinking about start doing a few hobbies again like glass engraving.
@JOIEMARVIC (2335)
• Philippines
30 Aug 10
If there was no internet, I guess I would be spending a lot of time on my typewriter writing manuscripts that I will be sending to publishing houses. Before the internet, that was how I spend my spare time. Doing stories and manuscripts and sending them to prospect clients through mail. But since the internet came, I have stopped doing that because it hurts my finger nails and of course the internet has more opportunities to offer.
@jugsjugs (12967)
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30 Aug 10
I think that there are alot of people that use the internet todo things rather than like you say have to type things out and then having to send them all the time,convience.I think that i would have to find alot of different craft things todo to pass the time away.
@Ingkingderders (3832)
• Philippines
30 Aug 10
I think if there was no internet, I would probably be reading a book now, or completing my scrapbooks that I have not finished since I am so addicted to internet right now. LOL. Anyway, it's true, without internet it would really give you more time to do the things that we really love to do like our hobbies.
@amorlife1 (370)
• South Africa
29 Aug 10
Gosh, I really don't know what I'd do without my internet! There have been some days when we have power issues and I can't work on my computer because the internet modem needs power. On those days I catch up with my chores around the house. But if it were to occur for several days, I think I'd end up going to an internet cafe and spending money to use the internet there. I really can't do without the internet!
@jugsjugs (12967)
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30 Aug 10
I am just like you,i love to come on the internet every day to see all the emails that i have got aswell as see what replies i have got aswell.I also like to look on certain sites to see if there are any good ideas for things like craft stuff.I find that the internet is a way of life now for me.
@nixiecole (358)
• Philippines
30 Aug 10
i would probably be doing my homework then. but aside fom that i think i would either be doing some layouts or editing some pictures since i love digital arts.
@jugsjugs (12967)
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30 Aug 10
I use to knit,mainly stockings that were mini ones that you could hang full of sweets that went on the christmas tree.I find that there are some great ideas that you can see on the internet for crafts,but if the internet was not working then i would watch create and craft as they have great ideas on there aswell.
@Ollepekaki (15)
• Finland
29 Aug 10
Probably just drawing a lot, since I love drawing. And of course watch TV and hang out with friends. Not that I wouldn't do any of that now, I'd probably just do it more.
@jugsjugs (12967)
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30 Aug 10
I am stuck indoors alot of the time other than when i go to appointments,so i tend to come on the internet.I think that a few years ago i use to be out and about going to the shop,pubs aswell as friends houses.I am happy to be at home spending the time that i can with my family,plus the children are like me,they get on the internet and then you have to try to tear them away from it.