February 15th, 2010
Happy Long Weekend!
It’s a long weekend where I am, and I’m on day four of a social media fast that ends tonight, but before I went offline I drew the winner for my winter giveaway – Becky from Travel With Love! Congratulations to her and thank you for all the kind e-mails. I so appreciate when you try to bribe me rather than threaten.
Hope you had a wonderful Valentines Day, I wrote three assignments in four days, made a bunch of cupcakes, we went to an art gallery, ate some fancy Indian food, and then came home to wine and puppy madness.
Did I mention that the dogs have been eating books and napping on the dining room table again?
They’re full of bad, please send help.
What did you do this Valentines Day, and when was the last time you went offline?
I hope you had a lovely long weekend away from technology, Kyla! I took a hiatus this past weekend, too, to travel to my hometown and to eat like a superstar because we’re looking for a rehearsal dinner restaurant. So we ate out for every meal. Aaaaand I feel like I should not eat anything for the next week. ;)
What else is new with you? Have you pups calmed down?
.-= E.P.´s last blog ..Speechless =-.
I went offline for the majority of the weekend as well! Friday was intentional, the rest of the weekend was because I was in the middle of nowhere splitting too many bottles of wine with good company. ;)
.-= Vanessa (Last Night’s Leftovers)´s last blog ..Quicken Cash Manager Giveaway Winner =-.
I must admit I just pretty much ignored the fact that it was Valentine’s Day. I met up with a friend at an English cafe in town, and we had scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam.
I don’t think there has been a day I have ever consciously gone offline. I haven’t felt the need to (so far). :)
.-= Karen´s last blog ..Dessert inspirations =-.
My Valentines day was magical, I’m drafting my blog post for it this afternoon so stop by if you want to peep the deets :)
Last time I went offline was awhile ago, for about a week and a half I think. It was tough to stay away but totally therapeutic. There’s a whole big world out there and your online community will still be there for when you get back :)
.-= Liz´s last blog ..Music Monday: Autechre =-.
Offline and still manage to keep up with reading blogs and commenting? I don’t know how you all do it on top of having a fabulous life! :)
.-= steph anne´s last blog ..Time is Free, But It’s Priceless =-.
Your dogs eat books! Oh no! Hopefully they aren’t good books!
.-= Kim´s last blog ..Actual Healing =-.
We went out for dinner–I had pizza with PUMPKIN SEED PESTO AND GOUDA CHEESE. Quite possibly the most delicious thing in the world. We also went skating, and Friday night went to see the cheesiest of cheesy V-Day movies, Valentine’s Day.
.-= amy´s last blog ..I love VD. =-.
Well I think you know I’ve spent the WHOLE week offline. It was refreshing but extremely tiring at the same time. Send those puppies to a bookstore, seriously, or my house so I can babysit and pretend it’s mine – only one at a time you see. You need to come visit again! The weather is gorgeous.
And no, BC did NOT have a long weekend this weekend. Ontario has Family Day today. BC – nada.
.-= Margarita´s last blog ..This is What Happens When Family Visits. =-.
The new header and buttons are pretty sweet. It looks and sounds like you had a very productive weekend. Mine had moments of productivity, but was mostly spent on the couch watching the Olympics. Valentine’s Day was passed the same since Jason is visiting his parents. I only went on my computer once, but I’ve had my Blackberry beside me constantly. Taking a hiatus would be quite the struggle for me.
.-= Manderz´s last blog ..Mental Block =-.
I last went almost completely offline for a week around Christmas and New Years. I was still keeping track of a few things on my cell phone though. Does that even count as a break?
We didn’t do a darn thing for Valentine’s. :) It was nice! No pressure!
.-= Mel´s last blog ..So why do YOU blog? =-.
I worked on Valentine’s Day, but I made sure to go online at work in order to send my Grandma a Valentines e-card!
.-= Erin´s last blog ..Erin & The Sewing Machine =-.
Sounds like a fantastic weekend. I really do need to take an internet break. It’s sad I can’t remember the last time I did. xx
.-= The Owl Diary´s last blog ..i heart the disney channel =-.
For Valentines Day I stayed in, lay around in my PJs, drank wine, ate pizza and ordered pretty things for myself online.
And as for the last time I went offline . . . er – I can’t remember. It tends to only happen if I’m a) out of the country or b) if my computer is broken. And even THEN, I still have the internet on my Blackberry. Although admittedly it’s not quite the same…
.-= Paula´s last blog ..THINGS THAT HAVE MADE ME HAPPY THIS WEEK . . . =-.
It seems like whenever I think “Aww, my puppies have finally made it, they are such good dogs!” they pee on the floor or get up 5 times in one night, or chew a shoe to shreds.
Life is fun as a puppy mom, isn’t it? <3
.-= Lauren From Texas´s last blog ..Let’s make babies. =-.
Eating books??!?! Soooo not cool
.-= Ashley´s last blog ..On Workshops, Sushi, Candy, and Awards. =-.
Long weekend what the what? I would like to partake in this long weekend business. Please tell me where to sign up.
I wish I could help you with your rotten pups but I’ve got my hands full with mine right now. Stels has started camping out on either the coffee table or my pillow (both of which give me the shivers – poo bum on MY PILLOW! poo bum on the TABLE!) and Wolfie has started a 2am cuddle session which melts my heart and screws up my sleep schedule to no end.
I reckon we should meet halfway in the middle and start a farm for rotten puppies. I’m sure we can bribe Caesar to join us with promises of your cupcakes and my moostashes.
.-= hillary´s last blog ..Honey It’s Been A Long Time Coming And I Can’t Stop Now Such A Long Time Running =-.
Goodness, I don’t think I could go offline! I’d have withdrawal symptoms. I have a serious addiction to my MacBook.
For Valentine’s Day we walked to the bakery for cupcakes in the sunshine, cooked steaks and watched movies. It was lovely! :)
.-= Jen´s last blog ..Love Is… =-.
One of my goals on my 101 in 1001 lists is to go on a media fast and just get away from Twitter/Facebook/TV/Internet…everything. I’m planning on doing one next month to try to jumpstart my prayer life so we’ll see how it goes!
.-= Stephany´s last blog ..Joining the Bandwagon =-.
I want to go offline – all the time. I tried last week when we had a snow day, but then my office said we all had to work from home. I’m dying to do it for real.
.-= Suburban Sweetheart´s last blog ..Mr. Rogers Would NOT Be Proud =-.
You did a HUGE amount of stuff in such a few days! I’m so impressed! The few times when I have made cupcakes, it managed to drain me of any energy I had to begin with…
.-= Anais´s last blog ..Giveaway winner! =-.
LOL aww. Emmie has recently decided that she needs to be eating books and tearing down vases. I feel your pain.
.-= Brittney´s last blog ..Valentines Day Part Three: Down the Aisle. =-.
This Valentine’s Day I spent the day with my best friend eating poutine, going for a drive and petting kitties at the pet store. It was refreshingly fabulous.
.-= Meghan´s last blog ..Welcome to My New Home =-.
I didn’t do anything particularly special for valentines day other than watch brokeback mountain with my roommates haha. But I did get some very lovely valentines from my valentine earlier this week! did you see my photos of the origami flowers?!?! so cuuuute.
.-= Moorea Seal´s last blog ..Custom Design =-.
This Valentine’s Day I got SILVER OWL BOOKENDS! (And you know how I feel about owls) ;) But it was generally a relaxing, lovie day. WITH candy and wine, of course.
I should take time away from the internet, for more than just a day… Maybe when I have to take midterms?? Yuck.
Happy Monday! :) xoxo
.-= Brittany´s last blog ..book review [1, 2, 3] =-.
My husband was busy with church things all day yesterday so we’re celebrating Valentine’s Day today with dinner out :) I try to stay off the computer on the weekends since it seems like those are the only two days Nathan and I get any time together, but it doesn’t always work. (ie when he’s playing video games, I’m on the laptop!) My puppy’s full of bad too … right now she’s in her “eating the couch” phase. At least it’s an ugly couch I want to get rid of …
.-= Holly´s last blog ..28 Weeks =-.
Napping on the dining table, lol! Our husky likes to jump up on our table too :-/ Bad doggies!!!
Yesterday we started painting our kitchen cabinets! Then we ended it by going to a super, super nice dinner. Holy yum!
.-= Alyssa´s last blog ..On Crafty-ness: Easy V-day Cards =-.
Sweets has to work today, so I have a bonus day to myself. I’m cooking, doing laundry, taking the dogs on long walks and relaxing. Later, I’ll meet my husband at the gym.
We don’t really do Valentine’s Day. Though, on Saturday, Sweets made a very expensive goof at the grocery store, which meant we used Valentine’s Day as an excuse to have a really fabulous homemade meal!
I usually go “offline” on the weekends. Well, offline as in “not using the laptop/computer”. I do however check my emails and twitter on my iPhone. :) Is that considered cheating? ;)
We treated ourselves to a brand new pots and pans set for Valentine’s Day. My husband calls it “the gift that keeps on giving” – because I am the cook in the family. ;)
.-= Stefanie´s last blog ..While trapped in snow. =-.
I’m thinking about going offline this week…. seriously.
I think it’s kind of cute the puppies are sleeping on the coffee table, though I’m sure it’s quite annoying for you and Mister.
Enjoy the rest of your long weekend!
.-= Nora´s last blog ..Friday Loves =-.
I’m glad that you have a long weekend and are taking an internet hiatus. We all need those every once in a while. I largely went offline a few weeks ago. It was a much needed break and I hope your day today is full of relaxation.
.-= mandy´s last blog ..Chasing And Riding Stars =-.
When weekends like yours include cupcakes, wine, and puppies? I’m a happy girl.
Enjoy your long weekend! My V day was pretty low key. I went out for lunch with a friend and met her boyfriend for the first time. Then I worked which wasn’t all that fun… and did my taxes. So kind of ho-hum day, but oh well!!
I have not taken an online break since Christmas – I took about 3-4 days off around the holidays but haven’t taken a break since then! I am going to Phoenix for a weekend at the end of the month so that will most likely be my next internet break!
.-= Lisa from Lisa’s Yarns´s last blog ..My Funny Valentines =-.
You know that theory of if you fall asleep on a textbook, you can absorb all of the information by osmosis? Maybe that’s what your dogs are going for…
.-= Alana´s last blog ..Just a token =-.