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I’m so bogged down with study, I really got nothing interesting to say.
I have been constantly typing up study notes, so I’ll use some bullet points here. ha!
* Wanting to convert to Blogger because of WP’s lack of flash support. I wanted to maybe embed slideshows from Flickr, but WP fails in that aspect.
* Hearing the hype around Google Wave makes me wanna try it. A MSN killer I hear? Only if it supports signing up with different email IDs, or if the incentive is big enough for everyone to switch to google. Currently its invitation only as its still in the process of being tested: GOOGLE WAVE.
* Extremely tempted to procrastinate. Found this: WIX.COM Save for the holidays me thinks.
* Getting uber excited about holidays (yes, too soon) – HK + Thailand? Taiwan? Japan?
* WhatTheBuck cracks me up big time!
xo
Stumbled upon netaddiction.com, an organisation which helps those seeking treatment for internet addiction. Its an interesting read considering the internet is so accessible by everyone nowadays and I literally know a handful of people who meet the criteria. I do believe that being addicted to the internet has significant consequences especially for children. Just by doing a simple google search, there are a tonne of articles on it and how it is linked to ADHD and depression in teens.
Here’s a checklist to see if you’re an addict:
Signs of Internet Addiction
Dr. Kimberly Young has likened Internet addiction to addictive syndromes similar to impulse-control disorders on the Axis I Scale of the DSM. She developed the Internet Addiction Diagnostic Questionnaire (IADQ) to diagnose the disorder. Meeting five of the following symptoms were considered necessary to be diagnosed.
1. Do you feel preoccupied with the Internet (think about previous online activity or anticipate next online session)?
2. Do you feel the need to use the Internet with increasing amounts of time in order to achieve satisfaction?
3. Have you repeatedly made unsuccessful efforts to control, cut back, or stop Internet use?
4. Do you feel restless, moody, depressed, or irritable when attempting to cut down or stop Internet use?
5. Do you stay online longer than originally intended?
6. Have you jeopardized or risked the loss of significant relationship, job, educational or career opportunity because of the Internet?
7. Have you lied to family members, therapist, or others to conceal the extent of involvement with the Internet?
8. Do you use the Internet as a way of escaping from problems or of relieving a dysphoric mood (e.g., feelings of helplessness, guilt, anxiety, depression)?Other Symptoms Include:
• Failed attempts to control behavior
• Heightened sense of euphoria while involved in computer and Internet activities
• Neglecting friends and family
• Neglecting sleep to stay online
• Being dishonest with others
• Feeling guilty, ashamed, anxious, or depressed as a result of online behavior
• Physical changes such as weight gain or loss, backaches, headaches, carpal tunnel syndrome
• Withdrawing from other pleasurable activities
cred/ netaddiction.com; nyceflickr
This past week has been extremely eventful with emotions going on extreme highs and lows…
I’ll get the lows out of the way first – long story short, I quit my work! I had been saying it for awhile, but this really tipped me over the edge. Basically, I don’t believe in working for a company who doesn’t adequately support their employees and points fingers when they don’t have their way. I’m currently undecided as to what I want to do: jump to another job? Or have a bit of a break since finals are coming up very soon…
On the up side, Bee & I had a post-birthday celebrations over two days. Whoa! I’m so tired from it but it was so much fun!! I’m never drinking the night before I have uni, because I slept in and missed my lecture!! =.=
Some pics from the night~
I wanna do it again!!
Not looking forward to the next few weeks of being surrounded by books, notes and highlighters!!
