I’ll let you in on a little secret: I spend a lot of time on the internet. An inordinate amount of time, actually. It’s necessary for work, and at home, unwinding after a long day, the internet is my main source of entertainment since I have never been a big TV watcher.
My name is Oneika, and I am an internet addict.
But that’s not the real secret. The real secret lies in what I surf whilst on the World Wide Web. Should I tell you? Should I really tell you? Let you in on my secret and hence leave myself open to your disdain and disapproval? …Ok, screw it. *deep breath*
Here goes: I spend most of my free time at home on the internet perusing frivolous websites. I confess that I frequent websites that are far from cerebral. Fashion blogs and celebrity gossip blogs are my favs. I spend a stupid amount of time watching hair and makeup tutorials, America’s Next Top Model reruns, viral vids, and music videos on Youtube. I stalk my friends and enemies on Facebook.
Liebling, who only spends time checking his email and “Serious Stuff” like news websites and the ebb and flow of the financial markets, snickers when he sees me checking out my favourite pages on the web and has dubbed them my “quality” websites.
“Are you looking at your ‘quality’ websites again, baby?” he’ll ask. “What new ‘quality’ is there today?”
He asks me in jest and could care less, but sometimes I’ll tell him… That Jake Gyllenhaal rebounded from his breakup with Taylor Swift and is now (maybe) dating Carey Mulligan. That red gowns have been the “in” thing to wear at the Screen Actor’s Guild awards. That, thanks to Youtube, I learned how to do a kick-ass smoky eye from a makeup tutorial and that I was able to watch Cycle 14 of “America’s Next Top Model” in its entirety.
I should probably be more embarrassed about such viewing practices, but this “trash” internet allows me to decompress after a day of doing things that require way more brain power. These little indulgences keep me healthy, sane, and provide an escape from the heavier stuff in life, despite the utter nonsense that they contain. So, next time you catch me on sites Go Fug Yourself or Skinny Vs. Curvy, don’t judge me!
What type of “frivolous” websites do you frequent on a regular basis? Come on, you can tell me, I’m good at keeping secrets… 🙂
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hehe sounds exactly like me! I hardly ever watch TV because I can find all my favourite shows on streaming. Besides creeping on Facebook, I like perezhilton.com, cuteoverload.com, and youtube for clips from the Ellen Degeneres show or cooking tips!
My name is Crystal and I'm an internet addict. And you know what? That's a whole lot better than being a drug or something worse addict 😉
Hi my name is Nicki and I'm an internet addict. I watch all my TV online so I spend a LOT of time on YouTube and on other sites that stream TV. Then of course there are the website let me communicate with people: blogs, forums, instant messaging etc.
I heart the internet 😀
I also watch most of my shows online and waste time visiting 'frivolous' sites. I've gotten to be a bit of a reality tv show junky which my boyfriend makes fun of me for. It is nice to decompress with some mindless entertainment.
My name is Melissa and I am also an internet addict.
Me too! I watch my TV shows on streaming, check blogs, the NZ news website… warning the next ones can be VERY addictive, read with caution (but I love them and I am addicted):
– lamebook
– passive aggressive notes
– my very worst date
– my very worst roomate
– STFU parents/couples
– damnyouautocorrect (this is HILARIOUS!)
lol I can identify… great de stressor lol nothing wrong with it at all…
Don't worry I can keep a secret! 😉
I turn on the computer each morning and have a tab for each of the following:
My email
Facebook
Flickr
Sporcle
Hulu
and Amazon.com (I can't even order from them, but it doesn't mean I don't use it constantly). Going a day without internet is a horrible day.
I love go fug yourself!
Also I used to have a bit of an addiction to ANTM…Seriously, I think Tyra and I could be friends.
I admit it also, I am an internet junkie. And, I have no desire to stop. 🙂 I love food blogs. Really pretty food pictures (food porn) is so nice. I also like running, self improvement and travel blogs. Especially travel blogs.
My job pretty much requires me to be connected online every time and on top of it I like browsing( Checking on Michele Obama style LOVE IT)and online shopping most of the time (DSW,THE LIMITED, Banana Rep. ETC..)
I believe that there is nothing wrong if you are a internet freak! It's FUN!
I check Go Fug Yourself and Young Black & Fabulous *everyday*. I have no shame.
@Crystal: Yes! I love Perez Hilton as well! Have you ever checked out Necole Bitchie.com?? And I agree! Better an internet addict than a druggie (it's a lot safer and a lot less expensive)!
@Nicki: Ooh, what are your fav streaming TV websites? Please share!
@Melissa: These righteous boyfriends of ours!! Don't they understand that us girls just want to have a little fun?!
@Kiwi: One of my friends LOVES lamebook! I really need to check it out! Liebling read your comment and says that somebody at work told him about autocorrect.com!
@Andi: LOL! Good to know! But you still haven't shared your "quality" websites… 😉
@Nataliegoes: What do you check on Amazon?
@Deirdre: GFY has got me hooked, and I can't say the word "fugly" without cracking up. I love Tyra's positivity and think that she's a good role model overall, but somebody needs to stage an intervention when it comes to some of those hairstyles and outfits…Oooh child!
@Rhona: LOL @ the term "food porn"!
@Nathanz: I love Michelle Obama's style! I call it "classy-casual". 🙂
@Lee: I'm never checked out YBF but one of my friend's swears by it! I used to be on Bossip.com every day though… *hangs head in shame* LOL
I would tell you that I only work on my computer and check serious sites, but then I saw that you'd learned how to do a smoky eye online. Um… I totally learned that, too. What else can you do if you don't have co-workers or girlfriends close at hand?! Really!
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In terms of trashy….I'm an addict to popsugar.com and justjared and have converted a few friends too. Huffingtonpost is getting a lot of hits too. I am a shameless addict!
My fave is dailymotion.com because it hasn't given me crazy virus or pop-ups (knock on wood) AND works in Canada (which can't be said for most sites).
I love Go Fug Yourself. And here's a confession. I write sometimes for a celebrity gossip blog 🙂
So I'm right there with you!
WOW, good to know I'm not the only one!! For me I end up spending hours looking a "quality" internet site when I don't feel like watching TV or doing something more productive. My guilty pleasure…..watching old season of "The Bad Girls Club" online. There I admit it!
@Kerry- honestly, makeup tutorials on Youtube have changed my life and personal style 😉 and I can't imagine a world without internet… The travel/expat blogger community is such an awesome network!
@Opal and Nicki- Yes!!! New links! Half of the ones I check currently are blocked at work… Can't wait to try these ones! haha
@Mamacita- Oooh!!! Spill the beans!! Send me the link via FB! I would LOVE to read more of your writing… 🙂
@Ugomma- Never heard of that show but will have to check it out!
I'm an internet junkie too! I hardly ever watch t.v. I usually watch movies on netflix. And if you're looking for new websites to visit try stumbleupon.com. It helps you discover new websites match by your preferences. I am on there all day long. And tumblr too.
Everyday I have to check out People.com, Eonline and ew.com. Since I don't have cable I watch all of my shows online as well. I am now addicted to Korean dramas/comedies on hulu.com. If you can check out The Fugitive:Plan B. Try not to fall in love with the main character. I dare you.
@Melissa: Thanks! *furiously scribbling down your suggestions*
@Lei: Ooh, a dare!! I'm up to the challenge LOL!
Yay! Let me know what you think. The first couple of episodes might seem too silly to continue, but do, the storyline gets better. When I first started, even though the lead character was cute as all get out, he annoyed me. Then afterwards I was totally smitten and the story was good. Win-Win!
Good to know that I'm not alone. After ditching the TV and cable months ago, I've been reading a lot more, but finding myself catching up on Archer, The Game and much more on-line. As a blogger myself, I'm addicted to other blogs, especially out of my nice and can spend forever on StumbleUpon. It doesn't help that I work from home either. 🙂
My brain can't take TOO much garbage; it's just my nature. 😐 But from time to time, my favorites are You Know You Dead Azz Wrong (warning: pop-ups abound :-/ but the site is mindless fun), Oh Hell Naw, and Bossip. Facebook & Twitter are standard.
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