You know that your Internet addiction is bad when your modem stops working and your brow develops a bead of sweat, your stomach fills with fluttering butterflies, and your brain cannot form thoughts.
Well actually, my brain could form thoughts…like, “I NEED to check my email.” “Twitter??? What am I missing?” “I wonder if she friended me back on Facebook?” “How many subscribers have I lost today?”….and on and on and on and on.
Thursday evening, after mentally planning my evening filled with Twitter, Google Reader, and StumbleUpon, my Internet DIED. No amount of troubleshooting could fix the modem or the connection or whatever the heck was wrong.
Friday morning I nearly pulled out every strand of hair, trying to get my Internet to just please oh please, just for one minute, I’ll never ask for anything again, oh please just work, I’m dying here, DYING, PLEASE WORK.
But no. The Internet had died.
There was one good thing that came out of my Internet exile, and that was a clean house.
Let me tell you, clean houses are HIGHLY overrated. Clean houses with working modems are far more enjoyable.
Let’s move on to today’s Reader Appreciation giveaway!! It comes from nonny & boo, an online store specializing in GORGEOUS baby slings and wraps, and so much more!!
nonny & boo is offering a $50 gift certificate to one VERY lucky winner! It would be a great gift for yourself or for someone you know who’s expecting a baby!
To enter, just leave a comment on this post! Good luck! I hope YOU win! Yes, YOU.
Comments on this entry will close at 7 AM, EST, November 18, 2008 (as long as my modem hangs on, that is.)
Congratulations to Kristy, winner of the premium Picnik subscription from Colleen at Mommy Always Wins, to Reeva, winner of the gift certificate from Oliebollen.com, to Beth winner of the gift certificate from studio jk vinyl, and to Jen, winner of the placemats from Olivekids.com!!
Comments are closed! Thanks for playing!!!
kelly
November 16, 2008 at 7:57 am
I can so relate with being addicted!! I’m going to inlaws next week and they’re on DIAL UP!! I’m dreading it!!
kelly´s lastest post..Patience Pays…(& a giveaway)
wright
November 16, 2008 at 8:05 am
I heart my internet and I would probably cry if it died. But maybe I should learn to turn it off so I could get things done, like clean the house!
wright´s lastest post..Wordless Wednesday – Zoo Animals
Mom24@4evermom
November 16, 2008 at 8:08 am
I hope you’re back up and running soon.
Mom24@4evermom´s lastest post..Project Runway…Mom24 style
Mary
November 16, 2008 at 9:07 am
I am L.O.S.T without my internet. It brings out the worse in me when it is out!
Marsha
November 16, 2008 at 9:12 am
I admit I am addicted to the internet. The thought of living without it for a day is horrifying. I probably need to join an Internet Anonymous group or receive a family intervention. Although, the rest of my family is in the same boat. They can’t live without the internet either.
Marsha´s lastest post..Happy Birthday Stephanie
ashley
November 16, 2008 at 9:17 am
I can’t imagine not having the internet! My husband wants to start a support group for those living with an “internet addict”
Lori
November 16, 2008 at 9:22 am
Count me in for the giveaway!! Thanks!
Lori´s lastest post..My First Meme (and awards, too)!
Bridget Shaughnessy
November 16, 2008 at 9:49 am
i just stumbled upon your blog. i’m in love.
Carrie
November 16, 2008 at 11:08 am
I frequently wonder if it would be a really good thing or a really awful thing if my internet died. Probably the latter. I’m such an addict. Thanks for the giveaway!
Carrie´s lastest post..Appointment update
Drea @ Monkey Monkey Underpants
November 16, 2008 at 11:13 am
That happens with my internet sometimes too, and it drives me crazy!
Drea @ Monkey Monkey Underpants´s lastest post..Operation Monkey Crawl
Alisha @ Izzy 'N Emmy
November 16, 2008 at 11:31 am
I would be terribly lost without my connection to the outside world via mac.
Awesome giveaway, I’d love to have a sling to carry around Princess Emmy.
Alisha @ Izzy ‘N Emmy´s lastest post..PhotoStory Friday- Princess Emmy
Mags
November 16, 2008 at 11:42 am
Your link to nonny & boo does not work. You made the slings plural in your link. Here’s the address: http://www.nestbabysling.com/
Cute slings!!!
Mags´s lastest post..Transported back….to high school!!!
Nicole
November 16, 2008 at 11:42 am
Heh. I can’t help with the modem situation, but as for the house cleaning? Get a cleaning service once a month. Seriously – makes ALL the difference in the world.
Nicole´s lastest post..Primer
NGS
November 16, 2008 at 12:12 pm
I have a good friend who’s expecting soon. I bet a sling would be welcomed with open arms!!!
NGS´s lastest post..45 x 365 #20
Alison
November 16, 2008 at 12:36 pm
The family I nanny for during the summer is expecting another little one, so this would be a great gift for the mom!!
Alison´s lastest post..Dear BBC,
Angella
November 16, 2008 at 1:56 pm
I freak out when my Internet dies. It isn’t pretty…
Angella´s lastest post..Pocket Rocket
iMommy
November 16, 2008 at 2:11 pm
::shudder:: horrifying!
Those baby slings, tho – lovely!
iMommy´s lastest post..Five for Friday
The Farmers Wife
November 16, 2008 at 4:27 pm
Don’t you just hate that “lost” feeling you get when that happens. Then you get on one or two days later and realize that you didn’t miss much. LOL!
The Farmers Wife´s lastest post..If You Give A Mom A Muffin…
Anglophile Football Fanatic
November 16, 2008 at 5:08 pm
I know what you mean. I twinge in fear when I’m offline – or worse, Plurk’s offline. I, sadly, lost my love of Twitter. I hope your modem holds out on you.
Lucy
November 16, 2008 at 5:36 pm
*twitch, twitch*
Just thinking about it makes me all Tweakish. Though I agree – awesome slings. I am such a believer in baby wearing!
Lucy´s lastest post..Oh no you didn’t!
Texan Mama
November 16, 2008 at 8:24 pm
I hope I win!!! I have #5 on the way so if I win I will put it to good use!
Texan Mama´s lastest post..Celebrity Collage by MyHeritage
Jennie
November 16, 2008 at 9:21 pm
SO sorry about your internet! But, good for you on the clean house! Cool slings- I want to get pregnant just to use one.
Erin
November 16, 2008 at 9:44 pm
Me me me! I have #2 on the way and desperately want a cute new sling (notice I didn’t say need… but really need wouldn’t be a bad word to use here).
Erin´s lastest post..I guess…
Moriah @ Please Pass the Salt
November 16, 2008 at 10:15 pm
Oh how I laughed at this post – our internet card died last week and what did I do? Finally cleaned my house.
Yeah. I’d rather have the internet.
Moriah @ Please Pass the Salt´s lastest post..Play first, clean later
Devan
November 16, 2008 at 10:18 pm
Yikes, sorry about the dead internet. That would totally ruin my day.
Devan´s lastest post..Fashion/Hair/Paint
Amanda
November 16, 2008 at 11:10 pm
LOL…the worst part of when our power went out when the hurricane passed over us was not having internet!!!
Amanda´s lastest post..Some Friday night cuteness….
MommyNamedApril
November 16, 2008 at 11:46 pm
oooh, oooh, i would love a new sling!!!! your contests are great
MommyNamedApril´s lastest post..Weekend Extravaganza!!!
Krista
November 17, 2008 at 12:10 am
Good luck with your internet… mine like to go out on me randomly too.
It’s especially not nice when I go all day without it just to figure out all I needed to do was reset my modem… Me FAIL!
Krista´s lastest post..Moving!
MommyCity
November 17, 2008 at 6:26 am
Oh my gosh! I can totally relate. I remember one time my internet went down for an entire week. I had people calling me wondering if I was dead. *laughs* I was fine but felt as though I may die. And yes, my house was spotless. I agree. Totally over rated!
Posting this comment at 5:30 in the morning because I’m awake and in pain… wondering if I may be in labor. Oh boy, here comes another contraction. Good luck in the sweepstakes ladies.
MommyCity´s lastest post..Kalie The Keen Observer
Cristina
November 17, 2008 at 7:45 am
No internet is no fun! I start to hyperventilate if my good reader loads a little slowly. God forbid I would have to pay attention to my two year old =)
Lisa Badalamenti
November 17, 2008 at 7:47 am
I frequently wonder if it would be a really good thing or a really awful thing if my internet died. Probably the latter. I’m such an addict. Thanks for the giveaway! Heh. I can’t help with the modem situation, but as for the house cleaning? Get a cleaning service once a month. Seriously – makes ALL the difference in the world.
Jami
November 17, 2008 at 9:08 am
Wow – great site. I love this month – I have dial up – I know gasp!
and I don’t have time to find these on my own! Thanks!
Burgh Baby
November 17, 2008 at 9:28 am
Life without the Internet is a life I don’t ever want to live. That’s like life without chocolate, or Starbucks, or oxygen.
I’m impressed you survived.
Burgh Baby´s lastest post..Splish Jump Score
Heather, Queen of Shake Shake
November 17, 2008 at 10:02 am
What? NO my purse isn’t a clutterbuck like yours! Mine is neat and organized and has only mature adult lip products.
Heather, Queen of Shake Shake´s lastest post..Things I hate about the blogosphere
Heather, Queen of Shake Shake
November 17, 2008 at 10:03 am
Sh*t. I clicked on the wrong post to comment. My purse may be in order, but clearly my head is not.
Heather, Queen of Shake Shake´s lastest post..Things I hate about the blogosphere
Beth
November 17, 2008 at 10:22 am
It’s like leaving your house without your cell phone….how did we ever drive anywhere without them before??
I feel for you….internet keeps me sane during the long, long, day.
Ashley @ mrs007.com
November 17, 2008 at 10:24 am
They have such beautiful carriers!
Ashley @ mrs007.com´s lastest post..Battlefield Earth
robin forman
November 17, 2008 at 10:37 am
Duuuuude… it is 7:36 in the morning and I am already on the ‘puter. Yes, I can relate! Teehee!
Lisa
November 17, 2008 at 10:52 am
Yep – I’m definitely addicted to the internet. Thankfully, I now have it on my phone too
Slacker Mama
November 17, 2008 at 11:28 am
Every night I think to myself, “I’m not going to log on tonight. Maybe I’ll read a book…or talk to my husband…or do one of the gazillion things to be done around the house.”
It lasts approx. 45 seconds.
I can’t imagine what would happen if I were forced on hiatus.
Slacker Mama´s lastest post..when weekends attack
steph
November 17, 2008 at 12:12 pm
haha yeah thats the worst. at least it didn’t last TOOO long:)
steph´s lastest post..This gravy-train has sailed!
Mommy Daisy
November 17, 2008 at 12:55 pm
Oh man. I couldn’t live without the internet. One day about does me in.
Mommy Daisy´s lastest post..DVD winners
Amy
November 17, 2008 at 1:09 pm
My internet is working, but my home laptop is dead. It is very sad.
Amy´s lastest post..8 things
casas rurales en Leon
November 17, 2008 at 1:20 pm
Jeeze, I don’t know what I would do if my modem went. Go postal?
Amanda
November 17, 2008 at 2:09 pm
Oh, not the internet! And I think it’s bad that my inlaws aren’t wireless-a desktop only??? (Oh yeah, and I hope I win!)
Catherine
November 17, 2008 at 3:39 pm
I too am addicted. I am thinking about getting a laptop so I can feed my addiction and still be in the room with my little one. Thanks for the chance!
Catherine´s lastest post..Individual Mini-Meatloaf
mep
November 17, 2008 at 3:44 pm
When we moved a few years ago, we had to endure three weeks of dial-up until our high speed connection would work (something to do with a tower somewhere). I finally lost it, called SBC, and sobbed to the man on the phone that I was losing my mind. We had high speed the next day, and the SBC guy actually called my husband (whose name is the one on the account) and asked if I was doing okay. Funny thing is, my internet addiction was minimal four years ago, compared to now!
mep´s lastest post..Talk Amongst Yourselves
Maddie
November 17, 2008 at 4:22 pm
You lost your internet, cleaned your house, and then lived to tell the tale . . .
A hero among blogging moms.
Maddie´s lastest post..Gay “Enemy List”
Barb @ getupandplay
November 17, 2008 at 9:18 pm
I LOVE the internet, too! You are not alone!
I am expecting my first little one (a boy!) so this giveaway is right up my alley!
Barb @ getupandplay´s lastest post..Proposition 8
Julie
November 17, 2008 at 9:27 pm
I’m addicted too! More than half a day without the internet and I start to get anxious!