tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post1575999852638688847..comments2024-01-30T13:57:40.271+11:00Comments on LoveCats DownUnder: My Connectedness AddictionAlly Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17352564320902831489noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-6402501085572974142013-11-18T17:38:00.595+11:002013-11-18T17:38:00.595+11:00Welcome back from that scary, no-outside-connectio...Welcome back from that scary, no-outside-connection world, Jennifer! LOL Seriously, it sounds like it's done you the world of good and I hope the glow is still with you!Sharon Archerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06836969154744451542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-59066229277779917502013-11-16T08:29:27.150+11:002013-11-16T08:29:27.150+11:00Well I'm back and I feel fantastic!!!! Yup, d...Well I'm back and I feel fantastic!!!! Yup, did get the caffeine withdrawal headache but it only lasted one day. And Barb, there really was no wine! But it was brilliant. You could do as much or as little as you liked. I did pretty much everything which included about four hours of exercise everyday! Also saunas, spas, flying fox, massages and this amazing salt scrub. I wonder how the glow will last!Jennifer St Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15115014191040562984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-83237381860807742732013-11-12T21:30:12.444+11:002013-11-12T21:30:12.444+11:00Jen, it sounds like a marvellous break away, but I...Jen, it sounds like a marvellous break away, but I'm not sure about the no caffeine rule. Sigh. <br /><br />Actually, I enjoy the times I don't have a connection. It's rare and I have to plan carefully for it as I always seem to have work I'm supposed to do that involves email, but lack of connection while travelling is fantastic and rather addictive. I seem to have so much more time when I'm not telling myself I really should go online. Enjoy!Annie Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16804740491737358014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-29488114998756025722013-11-12T13:45:48.690+11:002013-11-12T13:45:48.690+11:00Ugh, I'm already getting a caffeine withdrawal...Ugh, I'm already getting a caffeine withdrawal headache for you, Jen. All that aside, the health retreat sounds kind of nice (if you got rid of the exercise and could smuggle in chocolate and doughnuts). <br /><br />When I'm home I go through phases of checking my email compulsively. Anyone know what that's about? It seems crazy! I had technological difficulties when I was away in Europe, but I adapted to "not being connected" very quickly. I mean amazingly quickly. It was weirdly freeing. Also, apparently, going technology free is very good for one's creativity. I think it's something we should all strive for every now and again. ;-)Michelle Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07748538761711892080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-38567832754223724282013-11-12T12:48:30.654+11:002013-11-12T12:48:30.654+11:00Jen, I'm half jealous half dismayed...I'd ...Jen, I'm half jealous half dismayed...I'd love to be able to switch off, it seems we're always connectable somehow- and a lot of it is irrevelant really (well, a lot of what I end up surfing anyway). However, I seem to be forever checking my email or facebook- it's just how we communicate these days. I do try limit myself, though, but it's not easy. Sometimes when I'm out and waiting for someone, say in a cafe, I don't switch on, I people watch instead- which is something I used to do but have got out of the habit doing.<br /><br />As for going without coffee? What planet are you going to?????Louisa Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02516084905261935607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-61959279411965313192013-11-12T12:38:18.844+11:002013-11-12T12:38:18.844+11:00Jen, I love the idea of a retreat but would have t...Jen, I love the idea of a retreat but would have to sneak in my coffee plunger. As for going without communication - I'm used to it living where I do. The wind blows, no internet. Fog rolls in, no internet. But it is so different these days. We need to be able to connect with the world by the day, the hour, even the minute - addicted to staying in touch. Go and relax, enjoy, coffeeless, internetless. Sue MacKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05475372981173809219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-65623339324822334832013-11-12T09:11:36.381+11:002013-11-12T09:11:36.381+11:00Jen, I'll be fascinated to hear how you go. It...Jen, I'll be fascinated to hear how you go. It sounds so relaxing to be away from the internet and being contactable. Hope you survive the no coffee rule!Rachel Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08200504088343160284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-87724816097688247772013-11-12T08:08:09.821+11:002013-11-12T08:08:09.821+11:00What madness is this of which you speak, Jen?!!! N...What madness is this of which you speak, Jen?!!! No internet? NO COFFEE? You'll be telling me there's no wine next. I admire and salute you for succumbing to a health retreat. I'm sure it will be absolutely gorgeous. Just don't think about the emails piling up for when you get back ;-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16901406136963950025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-16392726927357791152013-11-11T17:25:47.250+11:002013-11-11T17:25:47.250+11:00I agree with you on anxiety about being disconnect...I agree with you on anxiety about being disconnected. I haven't worked out how to go for extended periods of time without the internet.<br />I do find it ironic that so many people have difficulty being away from internet, mobiles etc, when in years gone by we weren't so contactable.<br /><br />I think that the retreat sounds good.Lynnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-20694729663698880452013-11-11T10:11:06.473+11:002013-11-11T10:11:06.473+11:00Hate going without the internet for more than a da...Hate going without the internet for more than a day. Just been away from computer for two days and have 200+ emails to get through - I like to be able to at least keep on top of those!<br />Enjoy your retreat, Jen!Amy Andrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12690419732247281048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-69047250714552800972013-11-11T09:43:42.955+11:002013-11-11T09:43:42.955+11:00Jen, your retreat sounds absolutely divine. You wi...Jen, your retreat sounds absolutely divine. You will be feeling amazing when you get back, I'm sure. We have a computer embargo when we go camping. Used to be a full internet embargo but now with mobile data we do still check email when we're away although I try to keep it to a minimum. Have to admit, though, that I sometimes look back on the days when we didn't have to always be available with a certain wistfulness. I don't think our current obsession with staying in touch 24/7 and being in the know with what's happening in the world as it happens is all that healthy for anyone. <br /><br />Can't wait to hear how you feel when you get back home!<br />Yvonne Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18040528743497599635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-36938870195758805722013-11-11T04:59:35.482+11:002013-11-11T04:59:35.482+11:00Jennifer
The retreat sounds wonderful although I ...Jennifer<br /><br />The retreat sounds wonderful although I am not sure I could go that long without the internet :) I have a smart phone but I don't check emails on it I have yet still to work that one out but if I want to check facebook I can when I am on a break at work although I must say I very rarely do but I am on the PC first thing in the morning and when I get home from work and check things a few times a day on my days off if the internet connection goes doen for a few days I feel like my right arm has been cut off LOL I nee to keep in touch. Enjoy your retreat<br /><br />Have Fun<br />HelenHelenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03984438742736003285noreply@blogger.com