Internet

The Internet has taught us some bad habits. Someone decided to show us the following dozen rules to follow.

1. I will have a cup of coffee in the morning and read my newspaper, like I used to, before the Internet
2. I will eat breakfast with a knife and fork, and not with one hand typing
3. I will get dressed before noon
4. I will make an attempt to clean the house, wash clothes and plan dinner before even thinking of the Internet
5. I will sit down and write a letter to those unfortunate few friends and family that are Internet-deprived
6. I will call someone on the phone who I cannot contact via the Internet
7. I will read a book, if I somehow remember how
8. I will listen to those around me and their needs and stop telling them to turn the TV down so I can hear the music on the Internet
9. I will not be tempted during TV commercials to check for email
10. I will try to get out of the house at least once a week - necessary or not
11. I will remember that my bank is not forgiving if I forget to balance my checkbook because I was too busy on the Internet
12. Last but not least, I will remember that I must go to bed sometime. The Internet will always be there tomorrow!